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 Jagmeet Kaur
Designation : Scientist Disease Investigation
Contact Address : Department of Animal Disease Research Centre, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone :
Mobile : 9478424038
Email : Jagmeetp@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc & A.H
- (M.V.Sc)Veterinary pathology (8.5 OCPA)
- I.C.A.R NET
Teaching appointments
- Teaching all courses of B.V.Sc including General, Systemic, Avian, Oncology, Clinical pathology, Necropsy, Pathology of Infectious and Non Infectious diseases, Pathology of diseases of laboratory and wild animals.
Other appointments
- Member of Punjab State Veterinary Council
- Life member of Indian society for advancement of canine practice
Area of research
- Clinical pathology, Poultry Pathology, Oncology
Ongoing projects
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No. |
Name of the Project / Scheme |
PI / Co-PI / Assoc. |
Duration (Mo / Yr) |
Funding Agency |
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Start |
End |
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1. |
(National Animal Disease Epidemiology Network (NADEN)-ICAR-112 |
Associated |
1979 |
Continuous |
ICAR |
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2. |
Animal Disease Research Centre & Strenghthening of
Diagnostic Facilities & Experimentation) |
Associated |
Since the start of the department |
Continuous |
State Government |
No of publications
| Research: 06 | Extension: 08 | Books: Nil | Manuals: 20 |
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Publication
- Jagmeet Kaur, Adarsh Thakur and Shikha Raina. Perianal gland tumour in dog: A case report.2019. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry; 4(4): 22-23.
- Jagmeet Kaur, Rajinder Singh Brar, Geeta Devi Leishangthem, Harmanjit Singh Banga and Nittin Dev Singh. Immunohistopathological studies on infectious laryngotracheitis disease in poultry birds. 2019. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies; 7(3): 212-216.
- Jagmeet Kaur, Rajinder Singh Brar, Harmanjit Singh Banga and Mudit Chandra. Diagnosis of Aspergillosis in avian species in Punjab. 2019. The Pharma Innovation Journal; 8(7): 418-420.
- Rajdeep Brar, Taranjot Kaur and Jagmeet Kaur. Diagnosis and therapeutic management of Hepatozoon canis: A case report.2019. Clinical Pathology 38: 121-125.
- Jagmeet Kaur, Rajinder Singh Brar, Harmanjit Singh Banga and Nittin Dev Singh. Histopathological study of ascites syndrome in poultry in Punjab.2020. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology, 44(4): 242-244.
- Jagmeet Kaur. Infectious laryngotracheitis in avian species: A review. 2021. The Pharma Innovation Journal; 10(6): 450-454.
- Jagmeet Kaur, Inderpal Singh and Priyanka Rani. Diagnosis and clinical management of canine Demodicosis: Case reports. 2021. The Pharma Innovation Journal; 10(6): 420-421.
- S Gupta, D Kataria, A Jadhao, S Chhabra and Jagmeet Kaur. A case of cutaneous mast cell tumour in a male French bulldog.2022. The Pharma Innovation..
- Jagmeet Kaur, Rajinder Singh Brar, Geeta Devi Leishangthem, Harmanjit Singh Banga and Nittin Dev Singh. Differential diagnosis of infectious bronchitis (IB) and chronic respiratory disease (CRD) in chicken by immunohistochemistry. 2023. Indian journal of Veterinary Pathology, 47(1): 78-83.
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
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Sr. No. |
Title of Project |
Objectives |
Investigator (s) |
Budget (Rs.) |
Sponsoring Agency |
Duration of Project |
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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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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.