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.
Faculty Detail
Dr. Pooja Devi
Designation : Assistant Professor
Contact Address : Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Science University, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004
Telephone :
Mobile : 8569828764, 8168945833
Email : itspoojamehta1991@gmail.com
Academic Credentials
- BVSc & AH ( Year of Passing - 2014)
- MVSc. Veterinary Physiology (Year of Passing - 2016)
- Ph.D. (Year of Passing - 2020)
Teaching appointments
- Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Area of research
- Heat Stress and Environmental Physiology
Research honours awards
- J. N. Pandey Memorial Best Poster Award by the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (2017)
- Kamala Madan Young Scientist Award by the Society of Animal Physiologists of India (2020)
- FIRST rank at the e-poster competition held at National Webinar on “One Health Approach to Control and Elimination of Rabies in India by Department of Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, AAU (2020)
- Best Popular Article award with Second Prize in World Egg day programmes by KVASU and IVA, CVAS Mannuthy unit (2020)
- Best review article award with Second Prize in World Egg day programmes by KVASU and IVA, CVAS Mannuthy unit (2020
No of publications
| Research: 06 | Extension: Nil | Books: Nil | Manuals: 02 |
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Publication
- Pooja Devi, Mahendra Singh, Rita Mehla and Ajithakumar H M. 2021. Effect of Chlorophytum borivilianum supplementation on milk production, composition and fatty acid profile in crossbred cows during hot-humid season. Tropical Animal Health and Production 53(2):1-9 (NAAS rating 7.33)
- Pooja Devi, Mahendra Singh, Yallappa M. Somagond and Anjali Aggarwal. 2021. Alleviation of Heat Stress by Chlorophytum borivilianum: Impact on Stress Markers, Antioxidant and Immune Status in Crossbred Cows. Tropical Animal Health and Production 53(3):1-10 (NAAS rating 7.33)
- Pooja Devi, Mahendra Singh, Yallappa M. Somagond. 2021 Comparative Efficacy of Physiological Responses and Skin Temperatures in Indigenous and Crossbred Cattle Supplemented with Chlorophytum borivilianum in Summer Season. Indian Journal of Animal Research 0367-6722 (NAAS rating 6.40)
- Debbarma, S., Ludri, A., Saini, S., Devi, P., & Kumar, G. (2021). Expression of AQP1, AQP3, AQP4 and AQP5 in upper respiratory tract of buffaloes during different seasons. Biological Rhythm Research, 1-10. (NAAS rating 6.40)
- Pooja Devi, DV Singh, Manjinder Sharma and Archana Sarangi 2021. Application of Bacteriophage for the treatment of ruminant digestive disorders: a review. Journal of Experimental Zoology India, 24(2): 837-842. (NAAS rating: 5.25)
- Gaurav Kumar, Pooja Devi, Nisha Sharma and Yallappa M. Somagond. 2020. Impact of Thermal Stress on Milk Production, Composition and Fatty Acid Profile in Dairy Cows: A Review. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 8(5): 1278-1283.
- Pooja Devi, Sushanta Debbarma , Gaurav Kumar, Palvi Thakur. 2019. Effect of heat stress on reproduction in farm animals and its mitigation: A review. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies 7(2): 342-345.
- Pooja Devi, Manjinder Sharma, DV Singh, M.K. Lonare, Rahul Udehiya. 2017. Viability and Expression pattern of Cryopreserved Mesenchymal stem cells derived from buffalo bone marrow Ruminant Science 6(1) 7-12 (NAAS rating 5.47)
- Pooja Devi, DV Singh, Manjinder Sharma and Rahul Udehiya. 2017 Evaluation of Glycerol and Dimethyl Sulfoxide as cryoprotectants for cryopreservation of buffalo bone marrow derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells 94(07): 30-32
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 |
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Sr. No. |
Title of Project |
Objectives |
Investigators |
Budget In lacs |
Sponsoring Agency (Rs.) |
Duration of the Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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- Molecular Biochemistry laboratory
- The department has a Clinical Biochemistry laboratory.