Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

With the inception of the College of Veterinary Science in November 1969 under Punjab Agricultural University, the Department of Veterinary Physiology was created with one Assistant Professor and one Professor. Gradually the facilities in terms of Laboratory space, equipment, etc. were procured and other infrastructure was developed, for teaching, research and extension programmes. After the establishment of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal sciences University, the Department of Veterinary Biochemistry was merged with this department in 2009 as per the guidelines of Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education of VCI and is now exist as Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry.

Presently, the department has well-qualified four Physiologists and three Biochemists to impart high standards of education to undergraduate and postgraduate students in Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Digvijay Singh, Professor & Head of the Department. The department offers a 4+1 credit hour course of Veterinary Physiology to the First Professional B.V.Sc. & A.H. students and 2+1 credit course of Veterinary Biochemistry to the Second Professional B.V.Sc. & A.H. students. Apart from this, the faculty of the department is also involved in teaching the Diagnostic Laboratory practices of Veterinary Clinical Practices (VCP-II) course (0+6 credit hours) offered to the Fourth Professional B.V.Sc. & A.H. students.

The prime mandate of the Department is to train the undergraduate students in the field of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry for subsequently making them competent Veterinarians and to provide advance training/education to the postgraduate students in various aspects of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry. The Department is equipped with Fully Automatic Wet Biochemistry Analyzer, Semi-automatic Biochemistry Analyzer, PCR, Gel Documentation System etc. for carrying

out the research on the physiological and biochemical aspects of animal health and production, and is extending these facilities to other departments of the University. The major thrust areas of the department is to work on physiological/biochemical markers in relation to animal health and production, physiology of rumen ecosystem & clinical applications of stem cells.

Email: officevpb@gmail.com

Ph. No. 0161-2414034


Goals

  • To carry out the research in the thrust areas and professional upliftment of Veterinarians through imparting education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and by updating them with the applicable research findings and conclusions arrived at from the research of the department.

Thrust Area

  • Physiology of stress and understanding the mechanisms to cope with stress.
  • Physiological and environmental factors affecting growth and production in farm animals.
  • Physiological/Biochemical markers in relation to animal health and production.
  • Physiology of rumen ecosystem.
  • Clinical applications of stem cells.

Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry


Dr. Chanchal Singh

Address: Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana 141004

Email: chanchalsingh@gadvasu.in, drchanchal833@gmail.com

Call: 0161- 2414034 (O)

Fax: +91-161-2400822

Brief Introduction :

Dr. Chanchal Singh, Professor(Veterinary Biochemistry) in the Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry at the College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana has over sixteen years of teaching expertise in Veterinary Biochemistry. He completed his graduation from the West Bengal University of Animal and Fisheries Sciences, Kolkata, earning MVSc. and Ph.D. degrees from IVRI, Izatnagar. He's guided four postgraduates and one doctoral student while serving as Co-advisor to over 30 others. He has led an extramural project funded by SERB, DST and contributed to other extra mural projects as Principal and Co-Principal Investigator, respectively. His publication history comprises over 60 national and international research papers, book chapters, extension articles, and practical manuals. He has delivered expert lectures in CAFT and other trainings .He's contributed as a visiting faculty for International training at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He has garnered 14 prestigious awards for his research presentation sat national conferences. He has been actively involved in various departmental, college, university level committees .Additionally, he is executive member of three professional societies.

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Dr. Chanchal Singh

Designation : Professor-cum-Head

Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004

Telephone : 0161-2414034

Mobile : +91-9779054401

Email : chanchalsingh@gadvasu.in, drchanchal833@gmail.com

Academic Credentials

  • B.V.Sc. & A.H.
  • M.V. Sc. (Animal Biochemistry)(IVRI, Izatnagar)
  • Ph.D (Animal Biochemistry)(IVRI, Izatnagar)

Teaching appointments

  • Teaching principles and fundamentals of veterinary biochemistry, biotechnology and molecular biology. Analysis and characterization of biomolecules .Molecular basis of disease development and diagnosis. Interpretation of the altered metabolic functions.

Other appointments

  • CSIR-NET, ICAR-NET

Area of research

  • Host defense mechanism against pathogens. Extracellular matrix interaction with the pathogens and its role in pathogenesis. Studying elicitors of innate immunity and antimicrobial proteins. Oncogenesis

Ongoing projects



    PI/CO-PI

    Name

    Funding Agency

    Competion Year

    PI

    C-VPB-1-Misc- Studies on fibronectin binding outer membrane proteins of pasteurella multocida : Role in extracellular matrix (ECM) adhesion and pathogenesis in Bubalus bubalis  

     

    SERB , DST 23 lakhs

    2016

    Co-PI

    “Towards Climate Resilient Livestock Production System in Punjab” prepared under State Action Plan on Climate Change for financial assistance from National Adaptation Fund on Climate Change                          -

    Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST).(17.4 Cr)

     

    2022

    Co-PI

    ‘Studies on effect of feeding organic trace minerals on production, reproduction, immune response and metabolic profile in dairy cows’.

     BASF India Limited, Mumbai. PI : Dr. J.S. Hundal, Nutritionist, Department of Animal Nutrition.(25 Lakhs)

     

    2021-22

    Co-PI

    (Projects ongoing)

    Investigation of performance and welfare of laying hens under light emitting diodes (LEDs) supplementary lighting programme”.

    RKVY (20 Lakhs)

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    Research honours awards

    • Awarded IVRI - Junior Research follows for pursuing M.V.Sc.
    • Awarded IVRI Senior Research Fellowship for pursuing Ph.D.
    • Awarded Indian Council of Medical Research - Junior Research Fellowship for (ICMR JRF) pursuing Ph.D.
    • Awarded Dr. V.S.Alwar Memorial Award-2006 for research article “Molecular diagnosis of four gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep and goats. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 20(1): 25-28.
    • 2016 :Awarded best poster on the topic Expression studies on buffalo Secretory Leucocyte Protease Inhibitor (SLPI) at Annual convention and national symposium of SVBBI, 2016, Department of Veterinary Biochemistry , COVS ,OUAT , Bhubaneswar.
    • 2016: Awarded second  best poster award for the paper : M. Kaur, Amit Sharma, R. K. Gupta, Y. Singh, A.P.S. Sethi & C. Singh (2016).Carcass characteristics and quality in tunnel ventilated vis-a-vis open sided conventional shed at different stocking densities during summer. In International Symposium and 7th Conference of Indian Meat Science Association (IMSACON) held at GADVASU, Ludhiana, India from Nov.10-12, 2016.
    • 2017: Awarded best poster award for the paper : ? 35kDa OMP of Pasteurella multocida type B isolate has binding properties with the HBF (Heparin binding domain) of Buffalo   (Bubalus bubalis) Fibronectin at Annual convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemistry and Biotechnology of India (SVBBI) and national symposium, on Innovative and emerging biochemical and biotechnological tools to augment animal health and production held at  veterinary college , KVAFSU , Hebbal, Bengaluru , 2017. 
    • 2018 : Awarded  IIIrd  best poster award for the paper “Antioxidant status and metallothionein expression in buffaloes environmentally exposed to arsenic” Himalaya Bhardwaj, Chanchal Singh, ShashiNayyar, Sandeep SodhiKakkar and Rajesh Jindal. Annual convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemistry and Biotechnology of India (SVBBI) and national symposium, on “Bridging Biochemical Interventions and Environmental Remediations for One Health Improvement” during 2-3 November, 2018 at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, LUVAS, Hisar, Haryana.
    • 2020:  Awarded  best poster award for the paper “Expression Studies on Metallothionein (MT-2) and Antioxidant Status Pertinent to Chromium, Cadmium and Nickel Exposed Buffaloes (Bubalusbubalis)” Himalaya Bhardwaj, Chanchal Singh, ShashiNayyar, Sandeep SodhiKakkar and Rajesh Jindal. Annual convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemistry and Biotechnology of India (SVBBI) and national symposium, on Current Research in Veterinary Biochemistry and Biotechnology in the improvement of animal health and production” on 04th - 05th Feb, 2020 at Department of Veterinary Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University
    • 2021: Awarded best poster for research paper entitled ‘Effect of tannic acid treatment on protein protection of soyabean meal and performance of buffalo heifers’  authored by Bilal Chamadia , R.S. Grewal , J. Kaur, J.S. Lamba and Chanchal Singh presented in national symposium of Indian society for buffalo development (ISBD) on Scientific Interventions to address challenges for sustainable buffalo production held on December 10-11, 2021 at GADVASU , Ludhiana.
    • 2023: Awarded Second best oral presentation for the paper Effect of hexagonal vs linear feeder on performance and welfare status of stable and regrouped Beetal Does. Gurpreet Kaur, Sandeep Kaswan, Chanchal Singh, Mandeep Singla, Amit Sharma and J. S. Lamba, Indian Society of Animal Production and Management (ISAPM) Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) on 18-20 January, 2023.
    • 2023: Awarded Best poster presentation award for the paper CLA: Milk fat Depression and its energy sparing effect J.S Sidhu, R.S. Grewal, J.S. Lamba,  C. Singh and A.P.S. Sethi in the XII , ANA conference on  New Horizons of Animal Nutrition Research : Combating the challenges of productivity, health and welfare of animals held from 16-18 February, 2023 at College of Veterinary Science and AH, DUVASU , Mathura (UP).
    • 2023: Awarded Second best poster award for the research paper Fenugreek Seeds and probiotic supplementation improves the metabolic profile antioxidant status and milk production in summer-stressed Beetal goats, Sahoo, R., Nayyar,S., Singh C., Kaswan, S and Sandeep Kakkar, S., Annual convention and national symposium organized by Society of Veterinary Biochemists & Biotechnologists of india (SVBBI) , on 05th - 06th Jan, 2023 ,NDVSU,Jabalpur, MP.
    • 2023: Awarded Best poster presentation award for the paper Ameliorative immunity benefits of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) root powder in an Indian major carp species Labeo rohita. A. Srivastava, M.D. Ansal, A. Tyagi, and C. Singh. Indian ecological society fisheries and aquaculture conference 2023 (IESFAC 2023) on Fisheries and Aquaculture: An Ecological Perspective’ held at GADVASU, Ludhiana from 22nd to 24th February, 2023.
    • 2023 :Best poster award for the research paper ‘Assessment Of Growth, Hemato-Biochemical, Micromineral And Antioxidant Parameters Associated With Weaning In Pigs presented in the 6th Annual Convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemists and Biotechnologists of India (SVBBI) and National Symposium on “Innovative Approach and Strategies for Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology towards Holistic Development in Animal Health and Productivity " to be organized by Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, NDVSU, Jabalpur, on January 5-6, 2023.
    • 2023 :Best research paper presentation award for the research paper ‘Effect of Whey Based Milk Replacer As an Alternative to Sow Milk on piglets Health and Growth presented in the 6th Annual Convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemists and Biotechnologists of India (SVBBI) and National Symposium on “Innovative Approach and Strategies for Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology towards Holistic Development in Animal Health and Productivity " to be organized by Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, NDVSU, Jabalpur, on January 5-6, 2023.
    • 2023 : Best paper award for the paper overexpression of heat shock protein 90a in canine mammary presented in the 6th Annual Convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemists and Biotechnologists of India (SVBBI) and National Symposium on “Innovative Approach and Strategies for Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology towards Holistic Development in Animal Health and Productivity " to be organized by Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, NDVSU, Jabalpur, on January 5-6, 2023.
    • 2023 : Best paper award for the paper Heat shock protein-90? as a diagnostic serum marker of canine mammary tumors presented in the 6th Annual Convention of Society of Veterinary Biochemists and Biotechnologists of India (SVBBI) and National Symposium on “Innovative Approach and Strategies for Animal Biochemistry and Biotechnology towards Holistic Development in Animal Health and Productivity " to be organized by Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, NDVSU, Jabalpur, on January 5-6, 2023


    Students Guided

    M.V.Sc./M.Sc:: 2

    Students Presently Working

    M.V.Sc./M.Sc:: 2, Ph.D.: 1

    No of publications

    Research: 45Extension: 05     
    		Books: Nil      
    		Manuals: 10

    Publication

    • Manpreet Singh Bhinder, Shashi Nayyar, Chanchal Singh and Mandeep Singla (2023.) health status, antioxidants and milk quality of goats reared under stall-fed and free range grazing system . indian journal of animal sciences 93 (11): 1103–1112. (NAAS 6.4) 
    • Kaur, G., Kaswan, S., Singh, C., Singla, M., Sharma, A., Dash, S. K., & Lamba, J. S. (2023). Does Feeder Type Influence the Performance of Stable and Mixed Bucks in Stall Fed System?. Iranian Journal of Applied Animal Science, 13(3), 485-494.(NAAS 6.23)
    • Yeotikar, P.V., Nayyar, S., Singh, C., Mukhopadhyay, C.S., Jindal, R., Chhabra, S. (2023). Effect of Environmental Heavy Metal Pollution on Metabolic Profile of Buffaloes in Ludhiana. Asian Journal of Dairy and Food Research. DOI: 10.18805/ajdfr.DR-1738. Volume 42 Issue 2: 154-160 (NAAS 5.44 ) , 
    • Bhardwaj,  H.,  Singh,  C.  and  Nayyar,  S.( 2021).    Bioc hemical   Profile,   Micro-mineral   Status   and Metallothionein  Expression  in  Abattoir  Buffaloes  Environmentally Exposed  to Heavy  Metals. Indian Journal of Animal Research. DOI:10.18805/IJAR.B-4464. (NAAS 6.50)
    • Bhardwaj, H., Singh, C., Nayyar, S., Sodhi, S. and Jindal, R. (2021). Effect of Vitamin E and Selenium (Se) Supplementation on Biochemical Parameters and Expression of Metallothionein (MT-2) in Heavy Metals Exposed Buffaloes. Indian Journal of Animal Research. DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4465 (NAAS 6.50)
    • Bhardwaj, H., Singh, C. and Nayyar, S. (2021). Assessment of Adverse Effects of Lead, Nickel and Cadmium on Biochemical Parameters, Antioxidants Status and Metallothionein Expression in Buffaloes Slaughtered at Local Abattoir. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 10.18805/IJAR.B-4242 (NAAS 6.50)
    • Yeotikar, P.V., Nayyar, S., Singh, C., Mukhopadhyay, C.S., Kakkar, S.S. and Jindal, R. (2021). Effect of Probiotic and Amla Powder Supplementation on Metabolic Profile and Milk Production of Summer Stressed Buffaloes Residing in Heavy Metal Polluted Areas of Ludhiana. Indian Journal of Animal Research.: DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4270. (NAAS 6.50)
    • Kaur G., Kaswan, S. Singh C., Singla, M., Sharma, A.  and Lamba,  J. S. (2021) performance and welfare status of stable and regrouped beetal does fed at hexagonal vs. linear feeder" The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 91 (11): 957–964.   (NAAS 6.4)  
    • Kaur, P., Sharma A., Juyal D. P., Bal, M. S., Singh C. and Singla L. D. (2021) Comparative epidemiology and pathophysiology of patent and latent babesiosis caused by Babesia bigemina in buffaloes and cattle from different agroclimatic zones of Punjab State, India. Tropical Animal Health and Production (2021) 53:264 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-02717-z  (NAAS 7.7)
    • Hundal, J.S., Singh,  I., Wadhwa, M. , Singh ,C., Uppal, C. and Kaur, G. (2019). Effect of Punica granatum and Tecomella undulate supplementation on nutrient utilization, enteric methane emission and growth performance of Murrah male buffaloes. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences, 28,110–119 https://doi.org/10.22358/jafs/109237/2019 (NAAS 7.00)

    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    Former Faculty

    Sr. No. Name Designation Superannuation/ Transfer/ Promotion Photograph
    1. Dr. Rajvir Singh Professor 31-07-2006
    2. Dr. SPS Sangha Professor 30-09-2016
    3. Dr. Rajesh Jindal Professor 31-10-2020

    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    Sr. No.

    Title of Project

    Objectives

    Investigators

    Budget

    In lacs

    Sponsoring Agency (Rs.)

    Duration of the Project

    1.             

    Effect of Herbal formulation on digestibility and nutrient utilization of wheat straw in buffalo calves

    To know the efficacy of the two new drug combinations

    PI: Dr. Digvijay Singh

    1.75

    Ayurvet

    2006-07

    2.             

    Biochemical characterization of antimicrobial peptide genes in buffaloes in health and disease

    i) To find out nucleotide sequencing of various defensins present in buffalo myeloid and non myeloid tissues.

    ii) Designing peptides based on deduced amino acid sequencing from nucleotide sequencing.

    PI: Dr. Sandeep Kumar

     

    13.45

    DBT

    2008-09

    3.             

    Heavy metal exposure vis-à-vis reproductive performance in buffaloes

    To evaluate the relationship among heavy metal levels in fodder, water, hair, blood of the dairy animals and its influence on blood biochemical profile and ovarian steroid concentrations in relation to their reproductive performance.

    PI: Dr. Rajesh Jindal

    Co PI: Dr. Shashi Nayyar,

    6.818

     UGC-MRP

    2012-13

    4.             

    Studies on fibronectin binding outer membrane proteins of pasteurella multocida: role in extracellular matrix adhesion and pathogenesis in bubalus bubalis.

    To study interaction between buffalo fibronectin and Pastuerella multocida.

    PI: Dr. Chanchal Singh

    23.48

    DST (SERB)

    2013-16

    5.             

    Clinical application of bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells from buffalo for allogeneic and xenogeneic cutaneous regeneration of chronic wounds

    i) Isolation, culture expansion, characterization and cryopreservation of bone marrow derived MSCs from buffalo. 

    ii) Evaluation of bone marrow derived MSCs for allogeneic and xenogeneic cutaneous regeneration of chronic wounds in clinical cases.

    PI: Dr. Manjinder Sharma,

    Co PI: Drs. Digvijay Singh, Rahul Udihiya & Milindmitra Lonare

    14.70

    UGC-MRP

    2015-18

    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    • To carry out the research in the field of Endocrinology, Reproductive Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Digestive Physiology, Mineral Physiology, Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biochemistry to subsequently improve the health and production of livestock.





    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    Extension Programmes

    • The faculty members of the department regularly deliver lectures in the training progammes for the young prospective dairy farmers organized by the Department of Extension Education, GADVASU, Ludhiana.
    • The faculty members publish popular articles for the benefit of farmers/veterinarians.

    Extension activities

    • The department participates actively in exhibition for Pashu Palan Mela of GADVASU.
    • The depratment is contributing significanctly through Clinical samples analysis in the Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory of the GADVASU Veterinary Clinics.

    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    Research : 261
    Extension : 08
    Books/Mannuals : 06

    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    The department has well equipped UG and PG laboratories with facilities forcarrying out research in the thrust areas. The department is also extendingthese facilities to other departments of the college. Major facilitiesavailable with the department are:

    • Well equipped Endocrinology lab. ELISA.
    • Cardiovascular Lab. with ECG,Polyphysiograph and facilities for haematology
    • Digestive Physiology lab. Atomic AbsorptionSpectrophotometer
    • Clinical Biochemistry lab. with ChemistryAnalyzer and Digital UV-visible Spectrophotometer
    • Molecular Biochemistry lab
    • GELDOC SYSTEM

    UG Biochemistry Laboratory

    UG Veterinary Physiology Laboratory

    PG Biochemistry Laboratory

    Digestive Physiology Laboratory

    Lecture Hall No. 3 (Front view)

    Veterinary Physiology Lecture Hall No.3 (Rear View)


    Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

    • Molecular Biochemistry laboratory
    • The department has a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.

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