Veterinary Anatomy
The department is primarily engaged in the undergraduate and post postgraduate teaching in the field of Veterinary Anatomy and Histology. Apart from it the department is carrying out basic and applied research work on gross anatomy, histology, histochemistry, histoenzymology, immunohistochemistry and ultrastructre of the various organs/systems of domestic animals and birds.
Goals
- To provide information on the gross anatomical, histomorphological, histochemical, immunohistochemical and ultrastructural aspects of the domestic animals in general and those of buffalo in particular so that the knowledge is availed for its application in the clinical/production and reproduction and other disciplines.
- To provide qualified human resource in the field of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology.
Thrust Area
- Morphological Study of organs/systems of different domestic animals and birds using histomorphochemical, ultrastructural and immunohistochemical techniques.
- Developmental Anatomy: Histogenesis and organogenesis of various organs/systems of domestic animals.
- Reproductive Anatomy: Light and electron microscopic studies on the male and female reproductive system of buffalo in relation to different stages of reproduction and seasons.
- Forensic Anatomy: Identification of different species on the basis of various anatomical aspects to be used in Forensic science.
Veterinary Anatomy
Dr. Anuradha Gupta
Address : Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email: anuradhagupta@gadvasu.in, anugadvasu@gmail.com
Call: +91-161-2414028
Brief Introduction :
Dr. (Mrs) Anuradha Gupta joined as Head of Veterinary Anatomy on 28.06.2023.
Faculty Detail
Dr. Devendra Pathak
Designation : Senior Scientist
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone : 0161-2414028
Mobile : 9417786237
Email : devendrapathak@gadvasu.in, drdevendra@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- B.V.Sc.
- M.V.Sc.
- Ph.D.
Teaching appointments
- Actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the field of osteology, myology, angiology, neurology, splanchnology, histology and embryology. Preparation of notes, presentations and manuals for UG and PG teaching. Recently developed animation and sketch based teaching aid for veterinary Anatomy under the extramural research project from Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
Other appointments
- Visited Western college of Veterinary Medicine, University of Sasketchwan, Saskatoon, Canada for three months (August-November 2015) and worked on xenografting of testes in nude mice model.
Area of research
- Conducting research in the field of reproductive biology. Experiments involving Histological, histochemical, immunohistochemical, histoenzymic, and Ultrastructural studies on the female genitalia of buffalo are being conducted to characterize the female genitalia of buffalo during different phases of the cycle and prenatal life. Immunohistochemical studies on ER and PR in female genitalia of buffalo. Immunohistochemical studies on follicular atresia in buffaloes. Spermatogonial stem cell dynamics in buffaloes. Nuclear maturation and lipid dynamics in oocytes during in-vitro maturation in buffaloes. Applied research on the anatomical characterization and decellularization of caprine heart valves
Ongoing projects
|
Sr.
No. |
PI/Co-PI |
Title
of project |
Funding
Agency |
Period |
|
1. |
Co-PI |
Anatomical,
histological, histochemical, and electron microscopic studies as related to
hormonal and biochemical profiles in female reproductive organs in buffalo |
State
Govt |
1991 |
|
2. |
PI |
Immunohistochemical
localization of estrogen and progesterone receptors in female genitalia of
buffalo |
UGC,
New Delhi |
2012-215 |
|
3. |
PI |
Development
of Animation and Sketch-based Based Teaching Aids for Veterinary Anatomy |
ICAR,
New Delhi |
2016 |
|
4. |
Collaborating
Centre PI |
Fast clotting
clinical-grade hemostatic agent for emergency car |
SERB, DST, New Delhi under IMPRINT II scheme. |
2019-2022 |
|
5. |
Core
Team Member |
Institutional
Development Plan for Improved Learning Outcome, Skill & Entrepreneurship
at GADVASU under NAHEP |
ICAR New Delhi under NAHEP |
2019-2023 |
|
6. |
Co-PI |
Development of VET
MOOCs on Goatry and Poultry farming vis-a-vis Establishment of e-learning
Centre at GADV ASU, Ludhiana |
NABARD |
2022-till
date |
|
7. |
Co-PI |
Immunomodulation
potentials of apoptotic mesenchymal stem cells |
SERB, DST, New Delhi |
2023-till
date |
Research honours awards
- Dr. Devendra Pathak was inducted as a Fellow of the Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists
- Dr. Devendra Pathak was awarded Associate Fellow, National Academy of Dairy Sciences (India) in 2021
- Dr. Devendra Pathak was awarded the Mid-Career Scientist Award from the Animal Physiologists Association in 2021
- IAVA Young Scientist Award for the year 2008
- Dr. A. M Srivastava Award and Gold Medal for outstanding research in M.V.Sc. during 2006
- Dr. C. Vijayragavan Memorial Award and Medal (2010)
- IAVA Best Poster Presentation Award (2009)
- IAVA award and silver jubilee medal for best poster presentation (2008)
- IAVA Best Poster Presentation awards
- IAVA Best Paper Presentation awards
No of publications
| Research: 133 | Extension: 11 | Books: 03 | Manuals: 06 |
|---|
Publication
- Carlo, A. Q., Pathak, D., Choudhary, R. K., Singh, O., & Bansal, N. (2023). Analysis of OCT4 and PGP9. 5 gene expression in prenatal and postnatal buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) testes. Animal Biotechnology, 1-17. 10.1080/10495398.2023.2285509.
- Patra, T., Pathak, D., & Gupta, M. K. (2021). Strategies for cryopreservation of testicular cells and tissues in cancer and genetic diseases. Cell and Tissue Research, 385(1), 1-19.
- Pathak, D., Bansal, N., & Ghuman, S. P. S. (2021). Immuno-localization of estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) in the buffalo ovary in relation to their plasma hormonal levels. The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 91(9):723-728.
- Patra, T., Pathak, D., & Gupta, M. K. (2021). Comparison of two culture methods during in vitro spermatogenesis of vitrified-warmed testis tissue: Organ culture vs. hanging drop culture. Cryobiology. 100: 142-150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2021.02.006
- Pathak, D., & Bansal, N. (2021). Histomorphological studies on the different nuclei of hypothalamus of Indian buffalo. Indian Journal of Animal Research, 55(8), 973-978.
- Carlo, A. Q., Pathak, D., Singh, O., & Bansal, N. (2019). Development of spermatogonial stem cell niche and immunoexpression of vimentin filaments in the testes of prenatal and postnatal Indian buffalo (Bubalus bubalis). Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, 43(6), 817-824. Doi: 10.3906/vet-1902-63.
- Singh, A., Pathak, D., Singh, O., & Bansal, N. (2019). Immuno expression pattern of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in normal and atretic follicles of buffalo ovary. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 89(11), 1224-1227.
- Pathak, D., Bansal, N., Singh, O., Gupta, K., & Ghuman, S. P. S. (2019). Immunohistochemical localization of estrogen receptor alpha (ER?) in the oviduct of Indian buffalo during follicular and luteal phases of estrous cycle. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 51, 1601-1609. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-019-01852-y
- Pathak, D., & Bansal, N. (2019). Histoenzymic studies on the ovary of Indian buffalo during different reproductive stages. Buffalo Bulletin 38(1):19-33.
- Pathak, D., & Bansal, N. (2018). Scanning Electron Microscopic Studies on the Oviduct of Buffalo during Follicular and Luteal Phases of Estrous Cycle. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 88(1): 65-67.
Veterinary Anatomy
Former Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Superannuation/ Transfer/ Promotion | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. Kripa Shankar Roy | Professor | 31-12-2006 |
Veterinary Anatomy
|
S.No. |
Name of the Project/Scheme |
Year |
Funding agency |
Principal Investigator |
Current status
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Age correlated Histomorphochemical study
on male accessory glands of murrah buffalo |
2000-2003 |
ICAR |
Dr. Pritpal Singh |
Completed |
|
2 |
Anatomical and
histomorphochemical studies on prenatal development of gastrointestinal tract
and associated glands of buffalo |
2004-07 |
ICAR |
Dr. Opinder Singh |
Completed |
|
3 |
Ultrastructural
and immunohistochemical studies on reproductive organs during prenatal and
postnatal development in buffalo |
2007-09 |
ICAR |
Dr. K S Roy |
Completed |
|
4 |
Immunohistochemical localization of estrogen and progesterone receptors in female genitalia of buffalo |
2012-15 |
UGC |
Dr. Devendra Pathak |
Completed
|
|
5 |
Identification of species on morphological and molecular
characterization of skin and hair |
2015-18 |
RKVY |
Dr. Varinder Uppal |
Completed |
|
6 |
Veterinary education for sustainable growth, entrepreneurial skill
& self-reliance |
2015-16 |
ICAR |
Dr. Anuradha Gupta
|
Completed |
|
7 |
Animation and sketch based teaching aids for veterinary anatomy |
2015-16 |
ICAR |
Dr. Devendra Pathak
|
Completed |
|
8 |
Evaluation of Examination system in Veterinary Education |
2016-17 |
ICAR |
Dr. Varinder Uppal
|
Completed |
|
9 |
Fast clotting clinical grade haemostatic agent for emergency care |
2019 onward |
Imprint Scheme- DST |
Dr. Devendra Pathak |
Continuing |
Veterinary Anatomy
- Morphological Study: Established Histological and histochemical profile of digestive,respiratory, urinary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular systems of buffalo and goat, liver of sheep and pig, ultrastructural details of ovaries, uterine tube, uterus, testes of buffalo and female genitalia of birds, toxic effects of chlorpyriphos, cypermethrin and formalin on organs of rabbits, ultrasonographic study on the heart of buffalo, sheep, and goat, etc.
- Developmental Anatomy: Histogenesis and organogenesis of digestive, respiratory, urinary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, skin, lymphatic, cardiovascular systems, the eye of buffalo have been accomplished.
- Reproductive Anatomy: Light and Transmission and scanning electron microscopic studies on female genitalia of buffalo during different oestrus phases and seasonal histomorphochemical study on testes, epididymis and ovaries of buffalo have been conducted.
- Forensic Anatomy: Histomorphological and scanning electron microscopic study was conducted on skin and hair of domestic animals.
Veterinary Anatomy
- Participation in Pashu Palan Mela/Exhibitions
- Preparation and Demonstration of charts/models depicting various clinical conditions at exhibitions/Pashu Palan Melas
- Expert lectures on anatomical aspects to dairy farmers/field veterinarians
Veterinary Anatomy
| Research | : | 654 |
| Extension | : | 20 |
| Books/Mannuals | : | 03/15 |
Veterinary Anatomy
The department is well equipped with the facilities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research.
- Gross anatomy laboratory.
- Museum
- Histology laboratory
- Histotechnique laboratory
- Enzyme histochemistry laboratory
- Immunohistochemical laboratory
The facilities include:
- Rotary Microtome
- Cryostat Microtome
- Ultracut Microtome
- Microscopes with photographic attachment
- Microscope with CCTV attachment
- Binocular microscopes
- Electric Bone Saw
Veterinary Anatomy
- Faculty members appointed as Creator and reviewer of e-Learning Content Creation and Review of Comparative osteology and Comparative Splanchnology Under NAHEP Project 2 "Investments in ICAR Leader ship in Agricultural Higher Education."
- 3rd Prize Best Stall at Pashu Palan mela 2016
- Late Shri L. O. Dhande Memorial Award for forensic anatomy including archeological study
- Dr. Md. Hafeezuddin Silver Jubilee Medal for Gross Anatomy
- Dr. K.S. Roy Award and Gold Plated Silver medal for best paper award in Histoenzymology and Immunohistochemistry.
- Dr. Md. Hafeezuddin Silver Jubilee medal and Award for the best paper in Anatomy of wild and zoo animals.
- Dr. Mohan Bhattacharya Award for best paper in Histology, histochemistry and Electromicroscopy.
- President Special prize for excellence in Poster Presentation
- Dr. C. Vijayragavan memorial Silver Jubilee Medal for development Anatomy.
- Dr. C. Vijayragavan memorial Silver Jubilee Medal for Avian Anatomy.
- Dr. A.K. Srivastva Award and Medal for best M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. Thesis.
- IAVA young scientist award.
- P.S. Lalitha Silver Jubilee Award of best research paper published in Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy.
- Best poster/Paper awards.