College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
Know About the College
The foundation stone of the College was laid on 30th October, 2014 by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab. The college became functional from the academic session 2019-20 with the admission of first batch of undergraduate students, B.V.Sc & A.H programme. The college campus is spread over an area of 67 acres comprising of College Buildings, hospital, animal farms, and fodder production area. There is hostel facility for the boys and girls students. There is a well-equipped Teaching Veterinary Hospital to cater the needs of large and small animal health care. The latest diagnostic equipments including X-ray machines, ultrasound etc are available. The college has a well-established diagnostic laboratory for the examination of blood, urine, faeces and tissues etc.
Mandate
- To provide opportunities for enduring education for budding professionals in Veterinary Science.
- To run “Referral” hospital for specialized treatment and provide clinical training to students.
- To provide consultancy and specialist services to livestock owners, government, semi-government and allied agencies.
- To encourage faculty development by providing opportunities to participate in appropriate training programmes, conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia etc.
- To encourage teamwork and collaboration with other departments, colleges, universities and industries, both nationwide and globally
Goals
- To train veterinary professionals including Master’s and Doctorate level specialists competent of handling livestock vigor and production aspects according to the needs of State Government and allied agencies.
- To coordinate research in all sectors of veterinary and animal sciences with emphasis on animal health, production and processing technologies with multidisciplinary approach.
- To develop collaborative research linkages with other international and national research institutes and universities.
- To guide and assist the university scientists in acquiring funding for new research projects from national/international funding agencies.
Future Strategies:
- To define future thrust areas and execute short term/long term research strategies.
- To organize research activities designed to improve health and production of animals in state.
- Developing low cost, cutting-edge technologies that are proficiently transferable to state farmers, entrepreneurs and other stake holders.
- To orient the research mandates for economic upliftment of the state livestock farmers
Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
Dr. Digvijay Singh
Address: Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email: deancovsrampura@gadvasu.in
Call: +91-1651-222644
Brief Introduction
Dr. Digvijay Singh former Professor & Head, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, GADVASU, Ludhiana has joined as Dean, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Rampura Phul on 31.10.2024. Earlier, he has led the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, GADVASU, Ludhiana twice as Professor & Head from 2011 to 2015 and 2020 to 2024. Apart from being the Professor and Head, he has also worked as the University Librarian, GADVASU, Ludhiana from 01.04.2021 to 30.05.2022. Besides being involved in academics, he has published a total of 64 publications (23 as the first author), 12 in International journals, 40 in Indian journals and 01 review article in International Journal. Apart from this, he has 11 Invited papers in different CAFT and other training. He has presented 06 Research papers in international conferences besides presenting 27 Research papers in National Conferences along with 21 Abstracts published in the National and 15 Abstracts published in International conferences. He successfully completed the first private-sector research project undertaken by GADVASU entitled “Effect of Herbal formulation on digestibility and nutrient utilization of wheat straw in buffalo calves” sponsored by AYURVET, BADDI, guided 6 M.V. Sc. Students and compiled 3 manuals. The research carried under this project has been highly appreciated by the sponsors. Through this project, He had tried to establish industry-institution linkage. He was Co-PI in the project Clinical application of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells from buffalo for allogenic and xenogenic cutaneous regeneration of chronic wounds with PI- Dr (Mrs.) Manjinder Sharma 1.07.2015 to 31.03.2017. UGC (MRP) Further to facilitate the research work in the college, He developed the small animal colony as its in-charge.
Besides being a referee to a number of journals, he has 3 best research paper presentation awards, D. N. Mullick memorial award presented at XXII annual conference of SAPI held at DUVASU, Mathura from Nov. 19-21, 2013 and ‘BHARAT JYOTI AWARD’ from India International Friendship Society, New Delhi for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in his field. Dr. Singh is a life member of a number of scientific societies besides being an executive member of the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (SAPI) from 2007 to 2011. Presently he is general secretary (North India) of the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (SAPI). He has attended a number of national conferences where he has presented his research and co-chaired sessions.
Former Dean
| Sr. No. | Name | Duration on the post | Date of Retirement | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Gurcharan Singh Dhaliwal | 31.10.2019-26.05.2020 | 31.05.2020 |  |
| 2. | Dr. Vinod Kumar Gandotra | 27.05.2020-31.07.2020 | 31.08.2020 |  |
| 3. | Dr. Harmanjit Singh Banga | 01.08.2020-13.09.2020 | -- |  |
| 4. | Dr. Manish Kumar Chatli | 14.09.2020-15.11.2022 | -- |  |
| 5. | Dr. Baljinder Kumar Bansal | 15.11.2022- 29.10.2024 | 31.10.2024 |  |
- Main Veterinary College Building Complex
- Small and Large animal Hospital/Clinic (TVCC)
- Clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Lecture Halls with audio visual teaching aids
- UG/PG Laboratories
- Examination Hall
- Student’s Library
- Computer Centre
- Post Mortem Hall
- Livestock Farm
- Poultry Farm
- Hostels for boys and girls
- Guest House
- Farmer Information Centre
Faculty Detail
Dr. O.P. Choudhary
Designation : Associate Professor
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Rampura Phul, Bhatinda – 151103.
Telephone :
Mobile : 9928099090
Email : dr.om.choudhary@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc. & A.H. (Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner)
- M.V.Sc. (Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Bikaner)
- Ph.D. (G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar)
Teaching appointments
- Teaching all the undergraduate courses of Veterinary Anatomy as per MSVE, 2016 Veterinary Council of India.
Other appointments
- Associate Editor of the journal International Journal of Surgery, having an Impact Factor of 15.3.
- Associate Editor of the journal Annals of Medicine and Surgery, having an Impact Factor of 1.7.
- Academic Editor for the Journal PLOS One.
- Guest Editor for the Special Issue “Advances in Applied Veterinary Anatomy” for the journal Anatomia Histologia Embryologia (Impact Factor- 0.9)—submission ending: 30th June 2024.
- Guest Editor for the Special Issue “Evolving trends in stem cell therapy” for the journal International Journal of Surgery (Impact Factor- 15.3)—submission ending: 30th June 2024.
- Member, Editorial Advisory Board of Folia Morphologica and Member, International Advisory Board of International Journal of Morphology.
- Reviewer of the journals (The Lancet, The Lancet Regional Health, Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Journal of Travel Medicine, Journal of Medical Virology, International Journal of Pharmaceutics, International Journal of Surgery, Journal of Infection and Public Health, BMC Public Health, Vaccines, Viruses, Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, Microscopy Research and Technique, Anatomical Science International, Folia Morphologica, etc).
Area of research
- Morphometrics; Blood Cells; Functional Morphology; Evolution; Anatomy; Comparative Anatomy; Morphological Analysis; Immunology; Immunohistochemistry; Travel Medicine; Infectious Diseases.
Ongoing projects
- Applied anatomy of the head region of local mizo pig (Zovawk) and its clinical implications during regional anesthesia (As Principal Investigator: IRP-Central Agricultural University/Completed).
- Applied anatomy of the head region of Mithun (Bos frontalis) with special reference to its importance in regional anaesthesia (As Principal Investigator: IRP-Central Agricultural University/Completed).
- Light and ultrastructural studies on the blood cells of local pig (Zovawk) of Mizoram (As Principal Investigator: IRP-Central Agricultural University/Completed).
Research honours awards
- Best Poster Presentation award in the International Symposium organized by the Society of Immunology and Immunopathology (SIIP) held from 22-24th December 2013 at Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner.
- University Gold Medalist for M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Anatomy) during the academic session 2009-2011.
- University Merit Scholarship during M.V.Sc. Level academic session 2009-2011.
- DST-INSPIRE fellowship (August 2012- May 2015) by the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi during the Ph.D. degree program.
- Awarded the Second position in the Scanning Electron Micrograph Award at International Conference on Electron Microscopy organized by Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC), Mumbai from 8-10th July 2015.
- Late Dr. D.S. Grover Memorial Award-2018 for Clinical Anatomy and Multidisciplinary Approach at XXXIII Annual Convention of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomist & National Symposium-2018 organized by College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, CAU (I), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram during 28-30th November 2018.
- Reviewer Excellence Award by the ARCC journal in recognition of significant and outstanding contribution to the journal.
- Letter of appreciation from Office of the District Commissioner, Aizawl in the year 2019.
- Dignitary Fellow Membership of the International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development for the Year 2023.
No of publications
| Research: 180 | Extension: 12 | Books: 04 | Manuals: 08 |
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Publication
- Mili B, Choudhary OP. (2024). Advancements and mechanisms of stem cell-based therapies for spinal cord injury in animals. International Journal of Surgery DOI: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000001074. (Impact factor: 13.50)
- Choudhary OP, Choudhary P, Singh I (2021). Indias COVID-19 vaccination drive: key challenges and resolutions. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 21(11):1483-84. (Impact factor: 71.32).
- Choudhary OP, Priyanka, Saied AA, Shafaati M. (2020). FIFA World Cup 2022: Bouncing off the infectious balls. Travel Medicine and Infectious Diseases 51:102488. (Impact factor: 20.44).
- Choudhary OP, Sarkar R, Madkour FA, Kalita PC, Doley PJ, Kalita A, Choudhary P, Chethan GE. (2022). Peripheral blood cells of native pig (Zovawk) of Mizoram, India: Light and scanning electron microscopy analysis. Microscopy Research & Technique https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.24274 (Impact factor: 2.893).
- Choudhary OP, Kalita PC, Kalita A, Doley PJ, Sarkar R, Chethan GE, Choudhary P. (2022). Peripheral blood cells anatomy of Zovawk pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) visualization by transmission electron microscopy. Veterinary Clinical Pathology (Impact factor: 1.33).
- Sarkar R, Kalita A, Choudhary OP, Kalita PC, Doley PJ, Debroy S. (2022). Observations on the cytomorphology and ultrastructure of the peripheral blood cells of native cattle (Zobawng) of Mizoram, India. Microscopy Research & Technique https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.24197 (Impact factor: 2.893).
- Kandyal RM, Choudhary OP, El-Nagar SH, Miles DB, Abumandour M. (2023) Tongue of the Egyptian Endemic Bridled Skink (Heremites vittatus; Olivier, 1804): Gross, Electron Microscopy, Histochemistry, and Immunohistochemical Analysis. Animals 2023, 13(21), 3336; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13213336. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3820. (NAAS: 9.00)
- Madkour FA, Choudhary OP, Kandyel RM (2023). Preen gland of the laughing dove (Streptopelia senegalensis aegyptiaca): Light and electron microscopic analysis. Microscopy Research Technique, doi: 10.1002/jemt.24313. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2735. (NAAS: 8.50)
- Choudhary OP, Saini J, Challa A (2023). ChatGPT for Veterinary Anatomy Education: An Overview of the Prospects and Drawbacks. International Journal of Morphology, 41(4):1198-1202. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2739. (NAAS: 6.50)
- Gewily D, Shalaby W, Abumandour M, Choudhary OP, Kandyel R. (2023). Pecten oculi of kestrel (Falco tinnunculus rupicolaeformes) and little owl (Athene noctua glaux): Scanning electron microscopy and histology with unique insights into SEM–EDX elemental analysis. https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.24449. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3839 (NAAS: 8.50)