Faculty
Veterinary Anatomy
Dr. AVINASH W LAKKAWAR
Professor & Head (Addl. Charge)
Qualification: M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Instituitional Email: avinashwl@river.edu.in
Dr.Rajalakshmi Coumarane
Assistant Professor
Qualification: M.V.Sc.,
Instituitional Email: rajalakshmivan@river.edu.in
Dr. P.Senthamil Selvan
Assistant Professor (C)
Qualification: M.V.Sc., Ph.D
Instituitional Email: senthamilvan@river.edu.in
Courses Offered
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | YEAR | REGULATION |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | First Professional | MSVE 2016 |
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit-1 | Introduction to Anatomy | 3 + 2(Annual) |
| Unit-2 | Forelimb Anatomy | |
| Unit-3 | Head and Neck Anatomy | |
| Unit-4 | Anatomy of the thorax | |
| Unit-5 | Anatomy of the abdomen | |
| Unit-6 | Anatomy of the Hind limb and Pelvis | |
| Unit -7 | Histology | |
| Unit -8 | Embryology | |
| DEGREE PROGRAMME : M.V.Sc., (NIL) REGULATION : |
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|---|---|---|
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits | |
| VAN601 | Comparative Osteology and Arthrology | (1+2) |
| VAN610 | Veterinary Histology | (2+2) |
| VAN614 | Surgical Anatomy | (1+1) |
| VAN 607 | Systemic Histology & Ultra structure | (3+1) |
Research Projects
Total No. of Projects from the Department:5
a. Ongoing Research Projects
| Title of the Project | Name of the Investigators | Funding Agency | Duration | Amount Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All India Co-ordinated Research Project (AICRP) for epidemiological studies on Foot and Mouth Disease | Dr. H.K. Mukhopadhyay (PI) Dr. V.M. Vivek Srinivas (Co-PI) |
LHDCP on FMD | 2014 - continuing | 6.38 Lakhs (Annual Grant 2022- 23) |
b. Completed Research Projects
| Title of the Project | Name of the Investigators | Funding Agency | Duration | Amount Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbial quality of fresh meat at different outlets of Pondicherry and its significance to Public Health | Dr. HK.Mukhopadhyay (PI) | DST, Pondy | 12 months | 0.6 Lakhs |
| Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from cases of Bovine mastitis and their potential role in transmission to human beings | Dr. P.X. Antony (PI) | DST, Pondy | 12 months | 1 Lakhs |
| Development Of Molecular Diagnostic Tool For Surveillance And Genotyping of Canine Parvovirus Circulating In India | Dr.H.K.Mukhopadhyay (PI) Dr. P.X. Antony (Co-PI) Dr. J.Thanislass (Co-PI) Dr. R.M. Pillai (Co-PI) |
DBT, Govt. of India | 3 Years | 33.44 Lakhs |
| Clinical and sero-epidemiological study of Scrub typhus, spotted fever and Q fever, in Puducherry | Dr. P.X. Antony (Co-PI) | ICMR Ad-hoc Task Force Research Project | ||
Research Publications
No. of Research Publications ‘from the Department’: 19
a. Articles in Journals:
- Rajalakshmi, K. Geetha Ramesh, Usha Kumari, S. Sivakumar, M., Uma. S. and Lakkawar, A.W. (2018). Microanatomy of the parathyroid glands in sheep (Ovies aries). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies; 6(3): 988-993
- Rajalakshmi, K., Geetha Ramesh, Usha Kumari, S. and Siva Kumar, M. (2018). Histomorphology and Histochemistry of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands in Sheep - An Overview. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Volume 7 Number 06
- Rajalakshmi, K., Geetha Ramesh, Usha Kumari, S., Kannan, T. A., SivaKumar, M., Sridevi, P. and Lakkawar, A.W. (2019). Microanatomy of the thyroid gland in sheep (Ovis aries). International Journal of Chemical Studies; 7(2): 404-415
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi K. and Sivakumar, M. (2019). Gross Anatomical Studies on the Cervical Vertebrae of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 8(8)
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P., and Sivakumar, M. (2019), Gross anatomical studies of neurocranium of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal; 8(9): 361-363
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2019). Gross anatomical studies on the splanchno-cranium of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal 8(9): 364-367
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Siva Kumar, M. (2020). Gross morphological and morphometric studies on the femur, tibio-tarsus and fibula in Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). The Pharma Innovation Journal; 9(1): 207-210
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Siva Kumar, M. (2020). Gross anatomical studies on thoracic, Synsacrum, coccygeal vertebrae and ribs of emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal ; 9(1): 211-215
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Siva Kumar, M. (2020). Gross anatomical studies on the pectoral girdle and wings of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal; 9(1): 216-219
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020) Comparative gross anatomical studies on femur, tibiotarsus, fibula and tarsometatarsus of great Indian horned owl, flamingo and crow. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):46-50.
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020). Comparative gross anatomical studies on the shoulder girdle of great Indian horned owl, pigeon and crow. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):51-54.
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020). Gross morphological and morphometrical studies on the pelvic girdle of emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):271-274.
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020.) Morphological studies of tarso-metatarsus and digits in emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):267-270.
- Rajalakshmi, K. Geetha Ramesh, Usha Kumari, S. Sivakumar, M., Uma. S. and Lakkawar, A.W. (2018). Microanatomy of the parathyroid glands in sheep (Ovies aries). Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies; 6(3): 988-993
- Rajalakshmi, K., Geetha Ramesh, Usha Kumari, S. and Siva Kumar, M. (2018). Histomorphology and Histochemistry of the Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands in Sheep - An Overview. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, Volume 7 Number 06
- Rajalakshmi, K., Geetha Ramesh, Usha Kumari, S., Kannan, T. A., SivaKumar, M., Sridevi, P. and Lakkawar, A.W. (2019). Microanatomy of the thyroid gland in sheep (Ovis aries). International Journal of Chemical Studies; 7(2): 404-415
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi K. and Sivakumar, M. (2019). Gross Anatomical Studies on the Cervical Vertebrae of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 8(8)
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P., and Sivakumar, M. (2019), Gross anatomical studies of neurocranium of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal; 8(9): 361-363
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2019). Gross anatomical studies on the splanchno-cranium of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal 8(9): 364-367
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Siva Kumar, M. (2020). Gross morphological and morphometric studies on the femur, tibio-tarsus and fibula in Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). The Pharma Innovation Journal; 9(1): 207-210
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Siva Kumar, M. (2020). Gross anatomical studies on thoracic, Synsacrum, coccygeal vertebrae and ribs of emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal ; 9(1): 211-215
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Siva Kumar, M. (2020). Gross anatomical studies on the pectoral girdle and wings of Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) The Pharma Innovation Journal; 9(1): 216-219
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020) Comparative gross anatomical studies on femur, tibiotarsus, fibula and tarsometatarsus of great Indian horned owl, flamingo and crow. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):46-50.
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020). Comparative gross anatomical studies on the shoulder girdle of great Indian horned owl, pigeon and crow. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):51-54.
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020). Gross morphological and morphometrical studies on the pelvic girdle of emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):271-274.
- Sridevi, P., Rajalakshmi, K. and SivaKumar, M. (2020.) Morphological studies of tarso-metatarsus and digits in emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies;8(2):267-270.
- Rajalakshmi, K. Sridevi, P. and Sivakumar, M. (2020). Gross Anatomy of the Splanchnocranium in the Great Indian Horned Owl (Bubo bengalensis) Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 9(3): 1873-1878.
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Sivakumar, M. (2020) Comparative Gross Anatomical Studies on Oropharynx of Flamingo, Great Indian Horned Owl, Budgerigar, Peahen and Emu. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 9(3): 1866-1872.
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Sivakumar, M. (2020). Comparative Gross Morphological Studies on the Os-Coxae of Flamingo and the Great Indian Horned Owl. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 9(3): 1879-1883.
- Rajalakshmi, K., Sridevi, P. and Sivakumar, M. (2020). Gross Anatomy of the Wing Bones of the Great Indian Horned Owl (Bubo bengalensis) Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 9(3): 1860-1865.
- Sridevi , P., Rajalakshmi, K., Sivakumar, M. and Karthikeyan, A. (2020). Comparative Gross Anatomical Studies on the neurocranium of Indian Eagle owl, flamingo and common crow. J. Exp. Zool. India ; 23(2):1067-1071.
Services Provided
a) Training:
- The Department is also engaged in extension activities by way of participating in the training programme for farmers and school children.
- Exposure to different herbs available in the herbal garden, which is maintained by the department.
- Participation in the Farm Fest
b) Sales:
- Sale of saplings of herbal plants
Facilities Available
| Sl. No | Laboratory / Farm / Clinical facilities Available |
|---|---|
| 1 | HISTOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 2 | GROSS ANATOMY LABORATORY-I [DISSECTION] |
| 3 | GROSS ANATOMY LABORATORY-II [OSTEOLOGY] |
| 4 | RESEARCH LABORATORY – (PG ) |
| 5 | REFERRAL MUSEUM |
| Sl. No | Major instruments Available |
|---|---|
| 1 | Trinocular Modular Research Microscope With Accessories Carton Model. |
| 2 | Bavimed Automatic Tissue Processor- German |
| 3 | Microtome Biocut S/R Specimen Retraction. |
| 4 | Histobath |
| 5 | Histoplate |
| 6 | Automatic Knife Sharpener |
| 7 | Bavimed Tissue Embedder (Model 2080T, German Make) |
| 8 | Yorco Incubator(Bacteriological )Type M |
| 9 | Yorco Egg Incubator |
POST GRADUATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Total No. of Post graduates from the Department: 32
| Year | Postgraduate | Thesis Research |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Dr. M. Karthik | Isolation, antibiogram and PCR based detection of Major Pathogens associated with canine otitis externa |
| 2007 | Dr. A. Amsaveni | Development of PCR assay for detection of major pathogens of bovine mastitis in Pondicherry |
| 2007 | Dr. D. Panneer | Development and evaluation of diagnostic tests for detection of canine parvovirus |
| 2008 | Dr. N. Krithiga | Molecular characterization of Staphylococci isolated from cases of bovine mastitis in Puducherry |
| 2008 | Dr. S. Parthiban | Isolation and characterization of canine Parvovirus in Puducherry |
| 2008 | Dr. Sowmya M | Comparison of diagnostic tests for detection of Mycobacterium avium sub sp paratuberculosis in cattle |
| 2009 | Dr. J. Mohanraj | Molecular characterization of field and vaccine strains of canine parvovirus by polymerase chain reaction and sequencing |
| 2009 | Dr. M. Stalin | Isolation, characterization and PCR based detection of salmonella from chicken meat sold in retail outlets in Puducherry |
| 2010 | Dr. V. M. Vivek Srinivas | Molecular Epidemiology of Canine Parvovirus in Southern India |
| 2010 | Dr. S. Vishnu Priya | Studies on Methicillin resistance in Staphylococci associated with bovine mastitis and their zoonotic importance |
| 2010 | Dr. R. Sumanth Kumar | Isolation, Molecular and serological detection of leptospires in dogs in and around Puducherry |
| 2011 | Dr. J. Devi | Molecular characterization of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococci from dogs and their relationship to human isolates |
| 2011 | Dr. Samyukta Lakshmi M | Genotyping of Canine Parvovirus in Southern India and cross antigenic evaluation of vaccine strains |
| 2011 | Dr. Udaya Seetha | Malassezia species associated with dermatitis in dogs and their antifungal susceptibility |
| 2012 | Dr. Blessy Rajan | Serological and molecular diagnosis of bovine leptospirosis in and around Puducherry |
| 2012 | Dr. Nobal Rajkumar T | Genetic analysis and monitoring of canine parvovirus strains circulating in southern India |
| 2012 | Dr. Sangeetha. B | Molecular detection and characterization of fluoroquinolone resistance in Escherchia coli associated with mastitis and diarrhea in bovines |
| 2014 | Dr. Bhavani P. | Molecular screening of staphylococci isolated from cases of bovine mastitis for enterotoxin genes |
| 2014 | Dr. Mangadevi N | Sequence analysis of VP2 encoding gene of canine and feline Parvo virus strains in India |
| 2015 | Dr. Brindhalakshmi B | Comparative genomic analysis of field isolates, cell culture passaged and vaccines strains of canine/feline Parvo virus |
| 2016 | Dr. Aarthi M.R | Detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus in chicken meat sold in retail outlets in and around Puducherry |
| 2016 | Dr. Sangeetha S. | Cloning and Expression of recombinant VP2 capsid protein gene of canine parvovirus in E. coli system |
| 2017 | Dr. Jayalaksmi, V | Pre and Post Vaccinal Immune Responses and Faecal Shedding of Canine Parvovirus After Modified Live Virus Vaccination In Pups |
| 2017 | Dr. Venkatvasan R | Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus aureus From Goats and Their Relationship To Human Isolates |
| 2019 | Dr. Abirami M. | Detection and molecular characterization of canine distemper virus in dogs in Puducherry region |
| 2019 | Dr. Indhuja G. | Isolation and Molecular characterization of Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus from pigs and pig handlers in Puducherry |
| 2019 | Dr. Bhaswanth K. | Phylodynamics and Genetic diversity of Parvo viruses of dogs and cats in southern India |
| 2020 | Dr. S. Tamilarasu | Detection and molecular characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase / pAmp-C producing Escherichia coli isolated from Dogs and Dog owners in Puducherry |
| 2023 | Dr. B. Sai Nehru | Isolation and molecular characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase / Carbapenemase producing fluoroquinolone resistant Escherichia coli from broiler birds and chicken samples |
| 2023 | Dr. K. Harish Reddy | Molecular detection and comparative genomic analysis of Canine Parvovirus strains in India |
| 2023 | Dr. D. Nivedha | Molecular detection of Zoonotic pathogens in rodents and shrews and determination of their antimicrobial resistance |
| Ongoing | Dr. Shashank Chaluva N | Molecular detection of Bacterial pathogens from thoroughbred equines, |