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. Priyanka
Designation : Assistant Professor
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Rampura Phul, Distt. Bathinda - 151103 (Punjab)
Telephone :
Mobile : 8847433584, 7589348484
Email : drpriyankasyal.patho@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc & A.H
- M.V.Sc
- Ph.D. (Veterinary Pathology)
- I.C.A.R NET
Teaching appointments
- After completing my Master’s degree with specialization in Veterinary pathology, I wish to utilize my improved professional knowledge to indoctrinate students with all courses of pathology viz., General pathology, Systemic pathology, Avian pathology, Oncology, Clinical pathology, Necropsy, Pathology of Infectious and Non-Infectious diseases, Pathology of diseases of laboratory and wild animals and would like to do clinical sample analysis and post mortem. My specialization in M.V.Sc was on Dry preservation of various gross pathological lesions in bovine tissues by using environmental waste i.e., thermocol. Further, in Ph.D. I did study on Clinical and Experimental oncology entitled ‘Clinical and Experimental Studies on Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition in canine mammary tumor’. I have exposure of handling the laboratory animals and also assisted the faculty of Veterinary Pathology in the Clinical Duty as well as Post-Mortem Duty in M.V.Sc as well as in Ph.D and also assisted the faculty in organizations of Training Programs in the Department.
Other appointments
- Member of Punjab State Veterinary Council
- Life member of Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology
Area of research
- My area of research interest is in Clinical pathology, Gross pathology, Oncology, Poultry pathology, Experimental pathology, Toxicopathology and Diagnostic Pathology by using different diagnostic techniques in addition to routine tissue processing and H&E staining viz., Immunohistochemistry, Polymerase Chain reaction, Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, Fluorescent Antibody Testing and Dual immunostaining. that would be very beneficial in confirmatory diagnosis of disease.
Research honours awards
- Best PhD Thesis award entitled “Clinical and Experimental studies on Epithelial Mesenchymal Transition in canine mammary tumors” in ICAR sponsored International Conference organised by Guru Kashi University in collaboration with Department of Agriculture and Farmers welfare, Govt. of Punjab, ISASTR, Noida & Just Agriculture Edu. Group.
- IAVP-Best Poster presentation award on Role of epithelial mesenchymal transition in the propagation of canine mammary tumor by Priyanka, Nittin Dev Singh, Geeta Devi Leishangthem, Kuldip Gupta, and Harmanjit Singh Banga during the Veterinary pathology Congress-2023 held at ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh on 20-22 December, 2023
- Second Best paper presentation award on ‘Novel Approach of Dry Preservation of Gross Pathological Lesions’ by Priyanka and C.K. Singh in Indian Association of National Veterinary Pathologists 4 th Zonal (Central) Conference-2021 and National Symposium.
- Third Best case presentation award on ‘Sporadic Bovine Leukosis: First Report of Its Rare Atypical Subtype In A Crossbred Bull In India’ by Priyanka, N.D. Singh and Geeta Devi Leishangthem in 6 th National Online Clinical case conference 2023 on Technological Advancements in Veterinary Diagnostics and Therapeutics: New Frontiers in Animal Care organized by Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, PGIVAS, Akola, Maharashtra.
- Second Best clinical case presentation award on ‘A Case of Atypical Cutaneous Tuberculosis with Systemic involvement in Pigeons’ by Kanle Shivani Tatyarao, Kuldip Gupta, Priyanka Syal, Pallvi Slathia in Indian Association of National Veterinary Pathologists Conference ICVP session-2022.
- Second Best paper presentation award entitled “Successful Surgical management of fetal maceration associated with Gnathopagus hemivertebra fetus in a cow” as co-author during 24 th Indian Veterinary Congress, 31 st Annual Conference of IAAVR and National Symposium organized by COVS, LUVAS, Hisar from 7-8, February, 2024.
- Second Best Clinical Case Presentation Award entitled “Peculiar Pathomorphological alterations of mammary gland complex comedocarcinoma and its surgical management” in 7 th National Online Clinical Case Conference organized by PGIVAS, Akola, Maharashtra, 4-6 th Sep, 2024
- Third Best Clinical Case Presentation Award entitled “Congenital Hyperplastic and Colloidal Goitre in Beetal Goat: A case study” in 7 th National Online Clinical Case Conference organized by PGIVAS, Akola, Maharashtra, 4-6 th Sep, 2024.
- Fourth position in E-poster competition on Worlds Rabies Day 2021 on theme “Rabies: Facts, NOT FEAR” organized by Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Amritsar.
No of publications
| Research: 08 | Extension: 17 | Book Chapters: 04 | Manuals: 07 |
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Publication
- Syal, P., Singh, C. K., & Gupta, K. (2022). Studies on preservation of gross pathological cardiac lesions by Thermocol plastination. Veterinarski arhiv, 92(2), 193-204.
- Priyanka., Singh, C. K., & Kant Dash, S. (2022). Thermocol plastination of ulcers in tongue and abomasum. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 92(4), 426–432.
- Priyanka, Singh, N. D., & Singh, H. (2022). Pathomolecular Diagnosis of Tropical Theileriosis in a Crossbred Cattle. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 46(3), 239-242.
- Priyanka, Singh, N. D., Leishangthem, G. D., & Gupta, K. (2022). Pathomorphological alterations of hardware disease in buffaloes. Ruminant Science, 11(1):177-180.
- Priyanka, Leishangthem, G. D., & Singh, N. D. (2022). An Outbreak of Gout in Kadaknath Birds: A Pathomorphological Study. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 46(3), 236-238.
- Kaur, M., Priyanka., Singh, N.D. (2022). A rare case of Viral Dermatitis Induced Reactive Histiocytosis in a dog. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 46(3), 246- 248
- Priyanka and Singh, N. D. (2023). Versatility of Neutrophils in Cancer. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 47(1): 1-12.
- Ravindran, R., Bassessar, V., Syal, P., & Punia, S. (2024). Familial Congenital Hyperplastic and Colloidal Goitre in a Beetle Goat. International Journal of Bio- Resource & Stress Management, 15(11).