Animal Disease Research Centre
Animal Disease Research Centre (ADRC) was started in year 1970 and Dr. B. S. Gill joined as first head of ADRC. Thereafter the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Veterinary Medicine came into existence in the year 1998 following inclusion of Epidemiology division from Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine from the Department of Veterinary Medicine in addition to ADRC as per VCI Regulations 1994. Following the new guidelines of VCI 2008, the component of Veterinary Epidemiology has been merged with the Department of Veterinary Public Health, now renamed as Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology, and the component of Preventive Veterinary Medicine has been merged with the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ethics and Jurisrudence, now redesignated as Department of Veterinary Medicine. The Animal Disease Research Centre has again started functioning as an Independent Unit.
Goals
- To discover the epidemiology of infectious animal diseases and toxicities by acquiring information on ecology and natural history of diseases prevalent in the state
- To investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases Viz. brucellosis, TB, JD, IBR, HS, FMD, PPR, Sheep pox, swine fever, coli bacillosis, parasitic diseases and toxicities by surveillance and monitoring, and planning and recommending effective control programs.
- To assess economic impacts of diseases and toxicities and economic analysis of the inputs and benefits of alternative designed control programs.
Thrust Area
- To provide services to livestock owners for diagnosis of clinical cases and control of animal disease outbreaks.
- Testing of dairy animals for various infectious diseases.
- Active surveillance for infectious diseases in Livestock.
Animal Disease Research Centre
Dr. Mandeep Singh Bal
Address: Department of Animal Disease Research Centre, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, Ludhiana 141004
Email: bal_epi@rediffmail.com
Call: +91-9779540624
Brief Introduction
Dr. Mandeep Singh Bal joined as Principal Scientist cum In-Charge animal Disease Research Centre on 03.12.2021. Dr. Bal Joined university service in 2002 as Assistant Scientist. Dr. Bal has 20 years of academic and research experience. He also acquired advanced training in the field of molecular epidemiology of parasitic diseases from Western college of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada (April to October 2012). Dr. Bal successfully completed 3 research projects as Principal Investigator and 5 as Co-investigator funded by various National Agencies viz, Department of Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research, Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Science (CCRAS), National Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. Of India. Presently, Dr. M. S. Bal is associated with 4 research projects (One as PI & 3 as Co-investigator). He has successfully guided 6 M. V. Sc. Students.
Dr. M. S. Bal has published 89 research articles in various national and International Journals, 45 extension articles in various extension Journals/newspapers. Dr. Bal delivered 75 lectures in various extension activities organized by university/Punjab/Central Government for benefit of animal owners of Punjab and adjoining states. Dr. Bal investigated 225 animal disease outbreaks (parasitic, bacterial, viral, fungal, toxicities, deficiencies etc.) in Punjab and adjoining states. Dr. M. S. Bal also authored one Book “Colour Atlas and Diagnostic Guide of Farm Animal Diseases” (University publication ISBN: 978-93-87403-40-6) for benefit of veterinary clinicians, veterinary students and field veterinarians. Atlas contain coloured pictures of clinical findings, laboratory diagnosis & postmortem signs of common diseases of domesticated animals in the region.
Dr. M. S. Bal is recipient of ‘International Travel Grant’ from Department of Science & Technology, Government of India for presenting his research work in 24th International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (WAAVP) held at Perth, Australia from 25.8.2013 to 29.8.2013. Dr. Bal also invited by Western Canada Parasitology Association to present his research findings in Third Western Canada Veterinary Parasitology Retreat (June 17th – 19th 2012) at Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Dr. M. S. Bal is also presented ‘Distinguished Alumnus Award’ by Alumni Association College of Veterinary Science during Golden Jubilee Celebration function of COVS, Ludhiana on 29.12.2020. Dr. Bal is recipient of Best Oral presentation, best poster presentation awards for presentation of his research work in various scientific conferences. Dr. Bal also worked as Hostel warden and landscaping In-Charge of university. He was presented ‘Award of Honour’ by Directorate of Student’s welfare, GADVAU during republic day function (26th January 2016) of University for dedicated work as In-Charge Landscaping, GADVASU, Ludhiana.
Faculty Detail
Dr. Mandeep Singh Bal
Designation : Principal Scientist-cum-Head
Contact Address : Department of Animal Disease Research Centre, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-2414029
Mobile : +91 9779540624
Email : bal_epi@yahoo.co.in, inchargeadrc@gadvasu.in
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc &A.H
- M.V.Sc.
- Ph.D.
- Six month advanced training (w.e.f. May 2012 to Oct. 2012) on Molecular Epidemiology of Canine Parasitic Zoonoses at Zoonotic Parasite Research Unit, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Teaching appointments
- Involved in teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate courses of Veterinary Parasitology.
Other appointments
- Landscaping Incharge, GADVASU
- Warden, Hostel No. 3, GADVASU
Area of research
- Veterinary Parasitology: Haemoparasites of domesticated animals, Anthelmintic Resistance & Parasitic zoonoses
Ongoing projects
|
Name/ No.
of Project/ Scheme |
Funding Agency |
Period
From
To |
Scientists involved (PI/ Co-PIs) |
|
Use
of foldscope for diagnosis of parasitic diseases with emphasis on canine
zoonotic parasites under human animal interface |
DBT, New Delhi |
2016- 2019 |
Dr. M. S. Bal (PI), Dr. C. K. Singh,
Dr. Paramjit Kaur, Dr. L. D. Singla (Collaborators) |
|
ICAR-108: Investment in ICAR leadership in Agricultural Higher
Education (IILAHE): NAHEP Component 2 Project ) NIBLD (National Image base for Livestock Diseases) App |
ICAR, New Delhi |
December 2021 to till date (Continuing) |
Dr. M. S. Bal & Dr. S.S. Randhawa, (Project
Co-Coordinator/Nodal Officer/PI), Drs. G. Filia, V. Mahajan, K. Gupta Teachers from
clinical departments (Co-Investigators) |
|
Medicinal Plants
garden for awareness/demonstration and Veterinary Research purpose at
GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab. |
Central Council for Research in
Ayurvedic Science (CCRAS) |
2018- 2022 |
Drs. Santosh S.
Mane, S. K. Sharma, M. S. Bal (Co-PI)
and GajarmalAmitAshok |
|
Development of Nursery for cultivation of five selected medicinal
plants at Guru AngadDev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana,
Punjab |
National
Medicinal Plant Board (NMPB), Ministry of Ayush, Govt. Of India |
2019-2022 |
Santosh S. Mane, V. K. Dumka, S. K. Sharma and M. S. Bal (Co-PI) |
|
Molecular
epidemiology of Trichinellosis and Toxoplasmosis in India: addressing
neglected zoonotic diseases in one health context. |
ICMR, New Delhi |
2017-2022 |
Drs. B.B.Singh,
J.P.S. Gill, R.S. Aulakh,, M. S. Bal (Co-PI) |
|
Epidemiology
of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Relation to Anthelmintic Resistance In Sheep and Goats
in Punjab State. |
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) |
2014-2017 |
M. S. Bal(PI), L.D.
Singla, ParamjitKaur, Harkirat Singh |
|
Epidemiology
of abortions of parasitic origin in ruminants in relation to various risk factors
and evaluation of economic impact. |
Rashtriya
Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) |
2018-2019 |
PI: Dr. M. S. Bal |
|
Evaluation
of different ante mortem diagnostic approaches for detection of co-infection
of bovine tuberculosis and paratuberculosis |
Rashtriya
Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) |
2017-19 |
Drs.
G. Filia, C. K. Singh, M. S. Bal
(Co-PI) and V. Mahajan |
|
Animal
Disease Research Centre & Strengthening of diagnostic facilities and
experimentation (C:ADRC-1) |
Punjab Govt. |
2002 to till
date(Continuing) |
Whole Department
(Actively involved ) |
|
Project
Directorate on Animal disease monitoring & surveillance (PD_ADMAS) |
ICAR |
2002 to till date
(Continuing) |
Dr. M. S.
Bal(In-Charge ADRC): PI Dr. G. Filia: Co-PI Drs. V Mahajan,
Jagmeet Kaur, Ashok Kumar (Collaborators) |
|
Empolyment of
immunomolecular diagnostic tools
for haemoprotozoan diseases of
livestock in Punjab state |
RKVY, Govt. of India |
2011-14 |
Dr. L.D. Singla, Dr. P.D.
Juyal, Dr. M.S. Bal, Dr. Paramjit Kaur, Dr. H. Singh
|
Research honours awards
- Awarded International Travel Grant from DST, New Delhi for attending 24th International conference of WAAVP (World Association for advancement of Veterinary Parasitology) held at Perth, Australia from 25-29th August 2013.
- Award of Honour by Directorate of Student’s welfare, GADVAU during republic day function (26th January 2016) of University for dedicated work as In-Charge Landscaping, GADVASU, Ludhiana.
- Distinguished Alumnus Award by Alumni Association College of Veterinary Science during Golden Jubilee Celebration function of COVS, Ludhiana on 29.12.2020
- Six month advanced training (May to October 2012) on ‘Molecular Epidemiology of Parasitic Zoonoses’ at Department of Veterinary Microbiology, University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
- Best poster award for presenting a poster in 3rd annual conference of IAVPHS held on 9th-10th Feb. 2005 organized by Department of Veterinary Public Health, PAU, Ludhiana.
- Best Poster award (3rd ) 20th National congress of Vety Parasitology, for presentation of research work (poster) ‘Occurrence of Balantidium coli in diarrheic faecal samples of Cattle and Buffaloes’ by Ashuma , Randhawa SNS, Bal M.S., Gupta M.P., Kumar H., Kaur K., Filia G. et al held at CCS HAU, Hisar, Department of Vety Parasitology on18-20th Feb 2010.
- Best Oral Presentation Award (1st ) for presentation of research work entitled ‘Diagnosis and management of anaplasmosis outbreaks in cattle in Punjab’ by Bal MS, Mahajan V, Filia G, Singh CK and Kaur P. during International symposium and 7th conference of Indian Meat Science Association (IMSACON-VII) to be organized by department of Livestock Products & Technology, GADVASU, Ludhiana from 10-12 November 2016.
- Team Award during Republic day function of university on 26.01.2022: Veterinary Hospital (Departments of VSR, VM, VGO, ADRC) for providing disease diagnostic services in Vety. Clinics especially during Covid-19 situation. Team Members: Faculty members (Drs. M. S. Bal, G. Filia, V. Mahajan)
- Third Prize in Stall Competition (ADRC), Pashu Palan Mela, March 2023.
- University Merit certificate & fellowship during M.V.Sc
No of publications
| Research: 92 | Extension: 45 | Books: 01 | Manuals: 02 |
|---|
Publication
- Pandit D, Bal MS, Kaur P, Singla LD, Mahajan V, Setia RK. 2021. Seroprevalence and spatial distribution of toxoplasmosis in relation to various risk factors in small ruminants of Punjab, India. Indian Journal of Animal ResearchDOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4358
- Kaur, P., Sharma, A., Juyal P D, Bal, MS, Singh C and Singla LD.2021. Comparative epidemiology and pathophysiology of patent and latent babesiosis caused by Babesiabigemina in buffaloes and cattle from different agroclimatic zones of Punjab State, India. Tropical Animal Health Production 53:264-272.
- Mahajan V, Filia G, Bal M S, Leishangthem G D and Sandhu K S (2021). Epidemiological and pathological studies on outbreaks of swinepox in Punjab. Haryana Vet. 60(1), 135-136.
- N Sangha, C K Singh, K Gupta, V Mahajan and M S Bal. (2020).Novel approach of foldscope for diagnosis of epithelial tumors in animals.International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 9(7): 156-160.
- Bal MS, Sagar R, Kaur P, Mahajan V, Singla L Dand Singh C K. 2019. Foldscope as a diagnostic tool for identification of parasites of domesticated animals.Indian Journal of Animal Sciences89(10):1082-1085.
- Sharma A, Singla LD, Kaur P, Bal M S, Sumbria D, Setia R.2019. Spatial seroepidemiology, risk assessment and haemato-biochemical implications of bovine trypanosomiasis in low lying areas of Punjab, India.Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Pawar P D, Singla L D, KaurP,Bal M S and Javed M. 2019. Evaluation of multiple anthelmintic resistance for gastrointestinal nematodes using different faecal egg count reduction methods in small ruminants of Punjab, India.ActaParasitologica.64(3): 456-463
- Parashar R, Singla LD, Batra K, Kumar R, Kashyap N, Kaur P and Bal MS.2018. Unraveling cryptic epizootiology equines trypanosomosis in Punjab state of India by parasitological and sero-molecular techniques.ActaTropica 185: 18-26.
- Bal MS, Mahajan V, Filia G, Singh CK and Kaur P. 2017.Management of outbreaks of anaplasmosis in cattle in Punjab State.Journal of Animal Research 7 (5): 885-889
- Bal MS, Mahajan V, Filia G, Kaur P, Singh A (2016) Diagnosis and management of bovine babesiosis outbreaks in cattle in Punjab state, Veterinary World, 9(12): 1370-1374.
Animal Disease Research Centre
Former Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Superannuation/ Transfer/ Promotion | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Devraj Sharma | Senior Veterinary Bacteriologist | 30.04.2006 | |
| 2. | Dr. Kulbir Singh Sandhu | Incharge, ADRC (Principal Scientist,VDI) | 31.10.2020 |  |
| 3. | Dr. Ramneek Verma | Professor |  |
Animal Disease Research Centre
|
Sr. No. |
Title of Project |
Objectives |
Investigator (s) |
Budget (Rs.) |
Sponsoring Agency |
Duration of Project |
|
1. |
Project Directorate
on Animal Disease Monitoring & Surveillance. (ICAR-11) |
To make an authentic
survey on disease prevalence in the defined population with support of
standard laboratory procedures. |
PI- Incharge, ADRC
(Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa)
Co- PI -Dr. Gursimran
Filia |
5.0
Lakh (approximately) |
ICAR |
Continuous |
Animal Disease Research Centre
- Investigation and control of various infectious diseases e.g. Brucellosis, H.S., FMD, Trypanosomiasis, Colibacillosis, Salmonellosis, J.D. etc.
- Seroprevalence of Neosporosis was recorded for the first time in Punjab state/India.
- Seroprevalence studies were conducted to know the prevalence of Brucellosis in Punjab state.
- Department successfully completed two NATP research projects as mentioned below
- National Agriculture Technology Project on Animal Health Information System through Disease Monitoring & Surveillance (AHI_DMS).
- National Agriculture Technology Project on Weather Based Animal Disease Forecast (WB_ADF).
- Monitoring of various toxicants (nitrate, cyanide, oxalate, insecticides) in fodder, water and blood of farm animals.
Animal Disease Research Centre
Extension Programme
- Participating in Pashu Palan Melas organized by GADVASU
- Refresher Training courses for field Vety. Officers
- TV talks/Radio talks
- Delivering expert lectures to Punjab Dairy Farmers Association members
- Delivering expert lectures to farmers undertaking in Dairy training courses, poultry, sheep & goat and pig husbandry.
Extension Activities
- Advising Vaccination at scheduled time against infectious diseases FMD, HS, PPR, Brucellosis, swine fever.
- Screening of dairy farms regularly against infectious diseases viz. brucellosis, tuberculosis,paratuberculosis.
- Attending the outbreaks at the farmers’ door steps to control mortality in animals.
Animal Disease Research Centre
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| Books/Mannuals | : | - |
Animal Disease Research Centre
- Department provides disease investigation services in any outbreak in Punjab state free of cost.
- Well equipped laboratories of disciplines viz. Microbiology, Pathology and Parasitology.
- Testing of brucellosis, T.B and J.D.
Photographs of Infrastructure of the Department
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Animal Disease Research Centre
- Dr. K.S. Sandhu- Common-wealth Scholarship for undertaking PhD at Canada.
- Dr. M.P. Gupta attended International Mammological Congress (IMC 9) at Japan.
- Dr. S.S. Saini- Common-wealth Scholarship for undertaking PhD at Canada.
- Dr. P.K. Sidhu- Post-doctoral fellowship at University of South-Carolina, U.S.A.
- Dr. N.K. Dhand- IPRS scholarship for undertaking PhD at Australia
- Dr.Randhir Singh awarded Clemson University Scholarship for doctoral studies
- Dr.S.Sharma awarded Australian Leadership Award, Govt. of Australia for doctoral studies.
- Dr.P.K.Sidhu, awarded UKIERI-Research fellowship for research
- Dr. P.K. Sidhu- Common-wealth Scholarship for undertaking PhD at U.K.