Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
The Department of Veterinary Pharmacology was established in 1969 along with the inception of the College of Veterinary Science. Department imparts teaching, research and extension activities in the disciplines of Pharmacology and Toxicology. Diagnostic services are offered to livestock owners, farmers and veterinarians related to toxicity cases. Adequate facilities for the award of B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc. and Ph.D degrees are available in the Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology. In addition, the department is also involved in various refresher courses pertaining to training of veterinary officers and farmers.
Collaborative Research Centre for Veterinary Ayurveda
The Collaborative Research Centre for Veterinary Ayurveda (CRCVA) has beenestablished at the Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, GuruAngad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, Punjabthrough a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Central Council forResearch in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India,New Delhi and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University(GADVASU), Ludhiana, Punjab in 2016. This is the first and only of its kind centre in India to promoteresearch in new and upcoming branch of veterinary Ayurveda.The core objectives of this centre are:
- To explore and revive ancient manuscripts/ rare books on Veterinary Ayurveda
- Documentation and publication of traditional practices and local health tradition in Veterinary Ayurveda
- Scientific validation of both textual and traditional practices including development of new formulation.
Goals
- Toxicity of agrochemicals in livestock
- Mineral toxicity in livestock
- Pharmacological studies of therapeutic agents
- Therapeutic and toxic potential of indigenous plants
- To study pesticide-induced endocrine disruption.
- To evaluate effects of pesticide and mineral interaction on animals.
- To undertake studies on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of newly introduced therapeutic agents.
- To correlate pesticide-induced adverse effects with animal health and production.
- To analyze the impact of pesticide and mineral interaction on health disorders in animals.
- PK-PD modelling of therapeutic agents in animals.
- To identify indigenous plants having therapeutic potential and evaluate their medicinal values to promote use of herbal preparations in organic livestock farming.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring.
- In-vitro toxicological studies of xenobiotics
- Genotoxicity studies of environmental pollutants
Vision
Short term goals
Long term goals
Thrust Area
- Strategies for prevention of antimicrobial resistance in livestock.
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Therapeutic potential of indigenous plants of Punjab.
- Xenobiotic induced endocrine disruption.
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa
Address : Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana
Email:drswaran68@gmail.com, vpthod@gmail.com
Call: +91-161-2414032 (O)
Brief Introduction :
Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa, has joined as Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. also holds the charge of head Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa is a devoted and industrious clinician,teacher as well as a researcher. He has an excellent scientific career, evidenced by his quality research and clinical papers. He has published more than 70 research papers in national and international journals. He has been honored with University Best Teacher Award for the year 2017-18. He did a pioneer work on ‘Bovine lameness’. For the first time in India, He evaluated sole thickness using ultrasonography in crossbred dairy cattle, which can be used as a selection criterion for breeding programs. He developed Hindi version of “Claw Health Atlas” for International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR). He also standardized ‘Fast localized abdominal ultrasonography of horses’ (FLASH) for diagnosis in equine colic patients. Recently, he standardized transtracheal wash (TTW) and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) techniques for diagnosis in respiratory problems in equines. He also established endoscopy for diagnosis of upper respiratory tract (URT) diseases of equines at the university hospital. His research has been acclaimed nationally and internationally (Finland and New Zealand) with more than 70 presentations in conferences. Presently, He is part of DBT Canine Research Centre and working on the project ‘Elucidating the etiology of chronic gastro-enteropathies in dogs’. He guided 10 postgraduate students. He is currently supervising 2 M.V.Sc and 2 Ph.D student. Presently, he is Editor of Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine and member of the National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (India).
Faculty Detail
| Sr | Name | Designation | Department | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Suresh Kumar Sharma | Professor-cum-Head | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | VIEW |
| 2 | Dr. Vinod Kumar Dumka | Professor-cum-Comptroller | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | VIEW |
| 3 | Dr. Simrat Pal Singh Saini | Professor | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | VIEW |
| 4 | Dr. Saloni Singla | Assistant Professor | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | VIEW |
| 5 | Dr. Rashmi Sagar Bhullar | Scientist (Toxicology) | Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology | VIEW |
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Former Faculty
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation | Superannuation/ Transfer/ Promotion | Photograph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. R.K. Chaudhary | Professor | 10-06-2011(Took VSR) | |
| 2. | Dr. Pritam Kaur Sidhu | Senior Toxicologist | 27-06-2016(Took VSR) | |
| 3. | Dr. H.S.Sandhu | Professor | Expired on 17-11-2016 |  |
| 4. | Dr. S. Rampal | Professor | 31.10.2023 |
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Sr. no |
Title of the Project |
Objectives |
Investigators |
Budget |
Sponsoring Agency (Rs.) |
Duration of the Project |
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1. |
NPV-56: Toxicity Studies on Insecticides in Livestock
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· To study toxicity pattern in different species of livestock following administration of commonly used insecticides in different doses and by administration by different safe concentration and dose in use. · To study various biochemical parameters in order to evolve suitable diagnostic methods for poisoning resulting from different groups of insecticides. · Working on the treatment in poisoning with different groups of insecticides so as to evolve effective antidotal treatment in such poisoning.
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Dr. S. K. Sharma Rashmi Sagar Bhullar |
Salary component |
Pb. Govt |
Ongoing |
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2. |
Collaborative Research centre for Veterinary Ayurveda (CRCVA) |
· To explore and revive ancient manuscript /rare books on Veterinary Ayurveda. · Documentation and publication of traditional practice and local health tradition in Veterinary Ayurveda · Scientific validation of both textual and traditional practices including development of new formulation. |
Drs. S.K Sharma(Incharge) Santosh Mane and Amit Ashok |
CCRAS, Ministry of AYUSH has appointed two research officers and granted four research projects
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CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush |
2016- 2021 5years |
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3. |
Development of Nursery for cultivation of selected medicinal plants at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab |
· Cultivation of selected plant species at proposed plant nursery. · Distribution of these plant specimens among farmers, cattle breeders and even common people at reasonable cost. · Sensitization of farmers about traditional medicinal practices |
Drs. S Mane, SK Sharma, V.K. Dumka, MS Bal |
Rs 5.40 Lacs |
National medicinal Plant Board, Ministry of Ayush |
2019-2024 5 years |
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4 |
Evaluation of Clinical efficacy of “AYUSH V-24” (a coded Ayurvedic formulation) in the Management of selected gastro intestinal illness in Ruminants |
· To evaluate the clinical efficacy of AYUSH-V-24 in the Management of selected Gastro Intestinal illness in Ruminant. · A comprehensive study of AYUSH -V-24 in line with Ayurvedic principle. · A drug safety evaluation of “AYUSH-V-24” formulation in ruminants.
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Drs. Santosh Mane, Amit Ashok, M.K. Lonare, V.K. Dumka, |
Rs. 39,44,160 lacs |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush |
2019- 2022 3 years |
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5 |
Clinical evaluation of efficacy of Ayurvedic formulation for augmentation of milk production in ruminants |
· Clinical evaluation of efficacy of Ayurvedic formulation for augmentation of milk production in ruminants. · A drug safety appraisal of “Ayurvedic formulation” in ruminants · A critical study of “Ayurvedic formulation” in line with Ayurvedic Principle.
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Drs. Saloni Singla, Santosh Mane, V.K. Dumka, M.K. Lonare, Mandeep Singla |
Rs.33,50,160 lacs |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush |
2019- 2022 3 years |
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6 |
Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of Padmakanta Yoga, an Ayurveda formulation in the management of Mastitis in bovines. |
· To evaluate the efficacy of Padmakanta Lepa and Kwatha formulation in the treatment of subclinical & fibrotic cases of mastitis in bovines. · A comprehensive study for Padmakanta Lepa and Kwatha formulation in the treatment of mastitis in line with Ayurveda principle.
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Drs Amit A, Rashmi Sagar Santosh S. Mane,V.K. Dumka,D.K Gupta |
28,55,600 lacs |
CCRAS, Ministry of Ayush |
2021- 2024 3 years |
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Antibacterial efficacy of various therapeutic agents in disease models and clinical conditions have been established in indigenous animals, especially in buffalo species.
- Development and evaluation of drug loaded Nano-particles.
- Therapeutic and commercial potential of various indigenous drugs has been established.
- Preventive and therapeutic measures for mineral toxicities have been worked out for selenium, fluoride, molybdenum, arsenic and lead in livestock.
- Management and therapeutic strategies for insecticide poisoning have been standardized in bovines.
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Testing of toxicity related samples.
- Refresher courses for veterinary officers.
- Specialized dairy training course for farmers.
- TV/Radio talks.
- Pashu Palan Melas and other exhibitions
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
| Research | : | 243 |
| Extension | : | 45 |
| Books/Mannuals | : | 5/6 |
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Laboratories
- Ethnopharmacology
- Toxicology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Cell culture
Equipment
- High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
- Gas Chromatography
- Chemiluminiscence
- Analgesimeter
- Convulsiometer
- UV Spectrophometer
- Inverted & Fluorescence Microscope
- Ultra-sonicator
- Elevated plus-maze
- ELISA reader
- Autoanalyzer
- Closed cell concentrator
- Cold centrifuge
- Solid phase extraction
- Deep freezers
- Spectrophotometers
- BOD incubator
- Water ultrafiltration unit
- Lypholizer
Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
- The Department has organized five conferences, two winter schools and several seminars.
- The faculty has been bestowed with several national and international awards including young scientist awards, best paper awards and gold medals in various conferences.