Veterinary Medicine

Medicine Department is one of the oldest section of Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai

Medicine Department is one of the oldest section of Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai – 400 012 which was established at the inception of this institution in August 1886. The Department is situated in the S.P.C.A. campus. In the beginning the Department was teaching Materia and Medica, Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine and Toxicology. Later on in 1960, as per I.C.A.R. syllabus, Preventive Medicine was included in the teaching. From 1961, post-graduate courses started in the subject and so far 113 students have obtained their M.V.Sc. degree and three students have completed Ph.D. degree. The Department offers following courses leading to B.V.Sc. & A. H., M.V.Sc. and Ph.D.  The Department provides gratis technical services to the India’s first biggest affiliated animal hospital “Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospitalfor Animals”. The faculty and the post-graduate scholars of the Department provide gratis technical services to the various Medical wards (General, Gastro, Distemper, Rabies, Cattle, Horse etc.) of the hospital. In addition, the Department provides referral services to animal patients of Mumbai and adjacent states. The Department of Clinical Medicine is in forefront of education, research and clinical services.

Veterinary Clinical Medicine- I
Semester VII (General and Systemic) VMD-411 Credit Hours= 2+1=3
Lecture Schedule
Etiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following diseases of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, horse, pig and pet animals
Lecture No.
Topics to be covered
1
History and scope of medicine, concept of animal diseases, concept of diagnosis, differential diagnosis and prognosis.
General Systemic States
2
Hyperthermia and hypothermia
3
Fever
4
Septicaemia and toxaemia
5
Dehydration
6
Shock
Diseases of digestive system-I
7
Stomatitis, pharyngitis, parotitis,
8
Oesophagitis and choke
9
Gastritis and Gastric dilatation
10
Enteritis
11
Colic
Diseases of digestive system-II
12-13
Simple indigestion, acid and alkaline indigestion
14
Bloat
15
Peritonitis including Traumatic reticuloperitonitis
16
Diaphragmatic hernia and Vagal indigestion
17
Abomasal displacement and intestinal obstruction (in brief)
Diseases of Liver and pancreas
18
Hepatitis ,Cirrhosis
19
Jaundice
20
Ascites and Pancreatitis
Diseases of Respiratory system
21
Rhinitis, Laryngitis and Epistaxis
22
Bronchitis and Pneumonia
23
Pulmonary Emphysema
24
Pleurisy and Hydrothorax
Diseases of cardiovascular System
25
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
26
Pericarditis, Myocarditis, endocarditis
27
Anaemia
28
Oedema
29
Lymphangitis and Lymphadenitis
Diseases of urinary system
30
Nephritis
31
Urolithiasis
32
Cystitis and Urethritis
Practical Schedule
VMD -411 (2+1=3)
Sr. No
Name of the topic
1
History taking (Anamnesis): Animal details, present history, past history and history of environment
2
Physical examination –Inspection:-Appearance,behaviour,body condition,gait,posture,skin coat, act of defecation and urination, condition of external genitalia,eye,ear,nose,abdomen Study of behaviour and general appearance.
3
Physical examination :Palpation-Methods of palpation, palpation findings, palpation of internal organs and lymph nodes, rectal palpation
4
Physical examination: Percussion-Types, stages of percussion, types and sounds produced through percussion, tactile percussion
5
Physical examination: Auscultation– Methods,prerequisites,normal and abnormal sounds produced by different internal organs
6
Recording of body temperature-sites, technique, factors affecting body temperature, degrees of fever and types of fever.
7
Recording of pulse rate- sites for recording pulse, procedure, factors affecting pulse rate, frequency, rhythm, amplitude and quality of pulse
8
Recording of respiration rate- methods, rhythm and types of respiration, factors affecting respiration rate.
9
Clinical examination of head and neck : ears, eyes, conjunctiva, eye balls, mouth, submandibular lymph nodes and other superficial lymph nodes, Jugular furrow, oesophagus and trachea, special examination with the help of Otoscope, Ophthalmoscope, Rhino scope, Laryngoscope and Bronchoscope
10
Clinical Examination of thorax: Percussion / Auscultation of lung and cardiac area. Special examination with the help of ECG, Echocardiography and Radiography.
11
Examination of abdomen-Stomach,Kidney.Special examination with USG and Radiography
12
Passing of stomach tube and collection of Rumen fluid
13
Rumen fluid evaluation: Physical and microscopic examination.
14
Examination of liver and liver function tests (Vander Bergh test, Blood clotting time,icterus index and serum bilurubin estimation)
15
Examination of kidney and kidney function tests. (Urine analysis, serum creatinine and BUN estimation)
16
Recording of clinical cases
Semester: VII
Veterinary Preventive Medicine- I
(Bacterial, Fungal and ricketsial diseases)
VMD-412 Credit Hours= 2+0=2
Lecture Schedule
Aetiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following infectious diseases of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, horse, pig and poultry
Lecture No
Topic of lecture
1.
Introduction and definitions related to infectious diseases
2.
Black quarter (BQ)
3.
Tetanus
4.
Enterotoxaemia
5.
Hemorrhagic septicemia(HS)
6.
Colibacillosis
7.
Brucellosis
8.
Tuberculosis
9.
Johne’s disease
10
Actinomycosis
11
Actinobacillosis
12
Listeriosis
13
Leptospirosis
14
Compylobacteriosis
15
Ulcerative lymphangitis, Strangles
16
Glanders
17-18
Mastitis
19
Anthrax
20
Botulism
21
Contagious Bovine pleuropnemonia, Contagious Caprine pleuropneumonia
22
Swine Erysipeleas
23-24
Fowl typhoid, Pullorum disease,Salmonelosis
25
Fowl cholera, Spirochaetosis
26
Avian mycoplasmosis
27
Aspergillosis (Brooder pneumonia)
28
Chlamydiosis, , Q fever
29
Anaplasmosis
30
Candidiosis, Histoplasmosis
31
Sporotrichosis, Coccidiodomycosis
32
Mycotoxicosis ,Dermatophilosis
Semester: VIII
Veterinary Clinical Medicine- II
(Metabolic and Deficiency diseases)
VMD-421 Credit Hours= 2+0=2
Lecture Schedule
Etiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following diseases of cattle,buffalo,sheep,goat,horse,pig,poultry and pet animals.
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
1
Introduction,Comptonmetabolic profile test
2
Parturient Paresis (Milk fever)
3
Acute parturient hypocalcaemia in goat, sow and bitches
4
Lactation tetany in mares.
5
Downer’s Cow syndrome
6
Ketosis.
7
Hypomagnesia in cattle and buffalo
8
Nutritional haemoglobinuria
9
Azoturia in equines
10
Hypothyroidism and Diabetes in dogs
11-14
Diseases caused by deficiency by iron, iodine, copper, cobalt, zinc, manganese and selenium.
15-16
Diseases caused by deficiency by calcium, phosphorus and magnesium(Rickets,Osteomalacia,Osteodystrophia fibrosa)
17-18
Diseases caused by deficiency of fat and water soluble vitamins.
19
Deficiency diseases of poultry
20
Diseases of neonates-Neonatal diarrhea, Pneumoenteritis, Naval ill
21
Diseases of skin –Alopecia, Pityriasis,hyperkeratosis,parakeratosis,impetigo,pachyderma
22-23
Diseases of skin-Urticaria,eczema,photosenstization,dermatitis,otitis and conjunctivitis
24-25
Diseases of musculoskeletal system-Arthritis,Myositis,Osteomyelitis
26-28
Diseases of nervous system-Encephalitis,Meningitis,Epilepsy and Paralysis
29-31
Management of common clinical poisoning- HCN,pesticide,nitrate,urea lead,mercury,arsenic and chocolate poisoning
32
Role of alternative integrated, ethno-veterinary medicine in animal disease management
Semester: VIII
Veterinary Preventive Medicine- II
(Viral & Parasitic diseases)
VMD-422 Credit Hours= 2+0=2
Lecture Schedule
Aetiology,clinical manifestation,diagnosis,treatment,prevention and control of following infectious diseases of cattle,buffalo,sheep,goat,horse,pig,poultry and pet animals.
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
1
Introduction, , Foot and Mouth Disease(FMD)
2-3
Rinderpest ,Bovine Malignant Catarrh & Bovine Viral Diarrhoea
4
Infectious Bovine Rhino-tracheitis( IBR, Red Nose)
5
Enzootic bovine leucosis, Bovine ephemeral fever (BEF)
6
Blue-tongue (BT).
7
Sheep & Goat Pox
8
Peste des petits ruminants( PPR, Goat plague)
9
Classic swine fever (Hog cholera), Swine influenza
10
Salient features and differential diagnosis of African swine fever, Swine vesicular disease, Vesicular stomatitis, Rift valley fever and Aujeszky’s disease
11
Rabies
12-14
African horse sickness, Equine influenza, Equine infectious anemia and Equine viral rhinopneumonitis( Equine herpes virus i.e.EHV- 4 infection)
15-16
Canine distemper (CD), Infectious canine hepatitis (ICH) and canine parvoviral disease (CPV).
17
Avian Influenza
18-19
New castle( Ranikhet) disease, Marek’s disease & Avian leucosis complex
20-22
Infectious bronchitis, Infectious laryngotracheitis, Avian encephalomyelitis(AE), Fowl pox, Infectious bursal disease(IBD), Inclusion body hepatitis-hydropericardium syndrome & any emerging viral disease(s) of global importance
23
Fasciolosis ( liver fluke disease )
24
Amphistomosis (Stomach-fluke disease),Schistosomosis(Blood-fluke disease)
25-26
Gastrointestinal nematodiasis( large & small ruminants with reference to horse and pigs), Verminous bronchitis(lungworm disease)
27-28
Tapeworm infestation ( Cysticercosis), Echinococcosis, Coeneurosis
29-31
Tropical Theileriosis, Babesiosis, Trypanosomosis(Surra), Canine ehrichiosis
32
Trichomonosis, Coccidiosis
Semester: IX
Lecture schedule of the course: Animal welfare, Ethics & Jurisprudence
VMD-511, Credit hours 2+0=2
Theory –
Lecture No.
Topics to be covered
1
Definition of animal welfare and Ethics, Human and animal welfare in relation to ecosystem and environment factors
2
Role of Veterinarians in animal welfare, animal welfare organizations
3
Animal welfare Board ofIndia– their role, functions and current status.
4
Rules regulations, laws on animal welfare, Prevention of Cruelty of Animals (PCA) Act, 1960 ( 59 of1960)
5
Role and function of committee for the purpose of controlling and supervising experiments in Animals (CPCSEA)
6
Protection of wildlife in nature and captivity.
7
Protection and welfare of performing animals
8
Welfare of animals during transportation. Animal welfare in commercial livestock farming practices
9
Protection and welfare of working animals. Pet and Companion animal welfare
10
Animal welfare during natural calamities and disaster management
11
Legal duties of Veterinarians, forensic and State Medicine laws.
12
Common offences against animals and laws related to these offences,Bestality
13
Examination of living and dead animals in criminal cases.
14
Legal aspects of : Examination of animals for soundness
15
Legal aspects of : examination of injuries
16
Legal aspects of : post mortem examination
17
Causes of sudden death in animals
. 18
Collection and dispatch of materials for chemical examination
19
Detection of frauds- doping , alteration of description, bishoping etc.
20
Cattle slaughter and evidence procedure in courts.
21-22
Provincial and central Acts relating to animals.
23
Glanders & Farcy Act. 1899 (13 of 1899)
24
Dourine Act 1910 ( 5 of 1910)
25-26
Laws relating to offences – affecting public health
27-28
Laws relating to poison and adulteration of drugs
29
Livestock importation Act
30
Evidence, Liability and insurance
31-32
Code of conduct and ethics for veterinarians – the regulations made under Indian Veterinary council Act, 1984
Semester: IX
Lecture schedule of the course: Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Nutrition, Management and Health care
VMD-512, Credit hours 1+1=2
(To be taught jointly with the Deptt- of AGB, LPM. ANN, VPP and VSR)
Theory :
Lecture schedule
Content
To be taught by
1
Introduction about Ethology of wildlife species
VMD
2
Taxonomy of various genera of wild/ zoo animals ofIndiaalong with their descriptions
LPM
3
Basic principles of habitat and housing of various classes of wild & zoo animals
LPM
4
Population dynamics of wild animals
AGB
5
Effective population size of wild animals in captivity/ zoo /natural habitat.
AGB
6
Planned breeding of wild animals, Controlled breeding and assisted reproduction, Breeding for conservation of wild animals.
AGB
7
Feeding habits, feeds & feeding schedules of zoo animals
ANN
8
Nutrients requirement of wild animals. Diet formulation and feeding of various age groups, sick & geriatric animals
ANN
9
Restrain, capture, handling, Physical examination and Transport of Wild and Zoo animals.
VMD
10
Principles of anesthesia, anesthetics, chemical restraining
VSR
11
Common Surgical interventions
VSR
12
Capture myopathy
VMD
13
Principles of zoo hygiene, public health problems arising from zoo’s
VMD
14-15
Prevention, control treatment of infections, parasitic, nutritional and metabolic diseases in zoo and wild animals
VMD
16
Act & Rules related to zoo and wild animals. National & International organizations and institutions interlinked to wild and zoo animals- Role and functioning
VMD
Semester: IX
Practical schedule of the course : Zoo/Wild Animal Breeding, Nutrition, Management and Health care
VMD-512, Credit hours 1+1=2
( To be taught jointly with the Deptt- of AGB, LPM. ANN, VPP and VSR)
Practicals
Practical
schedule
Content
To be taught by
No 1-3
Visit to nearby Wildlife Sanctuary/ Zoo/ Wild animal Centre to study the care and management, restraint, examination, administration of medicine etc.
VMD
No. 4
To study the housing of zoo animals.
LPM
No. 5
To study feeds & feeding schedule of zoo animals
ANN
No. 6
Planning for balances feeding.
ANN
No.7 -8
Diet chart, preparation of balance diet for new born, growing and sick animals as oral and intravenous feeds.
ANN
No. 9-10
Preparation of modified diet under selected conditions. Hygienic preparation, preservation and storage of foods.
ANN
No.11 -12
Post mortem examination of wild and zoo animals
VPP
No. 13-14
Handling, processing and interpretation of pathological materials from zoo and wild animals
VPP
No. 15
Attending to common surgical interventions on zoo and wild animals
VSR
No.16
To study the implementation of various Acts & Rules related to zoo animals care and management
VMD
Semester: IX
PET ANIMAL BREEDING, MANAGEMENT, NUTRITION AND HEALTH CARE
VMD-513 Credit Hours= 1+1=2
Lecture Schedule
Sr. No.
Lecture Topic
To be taught by
1
National and International Pedigreed common breeds of dog and cat
Dept. of AGB
2
Major breed traits, Pedigree sheet
Dept. of AGB
3
Selection of breeds to rear.
Selection of pup
Dept. of AGB
4
Detection of estrus , Breeding of dogs ,mating
Dept. of LPM
5 -6
Management of dog kennel, Care of pregnant bitch, Whelping ,Care of pups, Management of cat
Dept. of LPM
7
Dog shows – Preparation for dog shows, Kennel clubs, Important characters for judgment
Dept. of LPM
8
Utility of dogs : guarding, defense, patrolling, riot control, scouting, espionage, mine detection, tracking, guiding, hunting, races, retrieving, rescue etc.
Principles of training of dogs
Dept. of LPM
9
Common pet birds ofIndia, their caging, Breeding, Feeding management, disease control and prevention
Dept. of LPM
10
Feeding of dogs and cats – nutritional requirements of important breeds and different age groups
Dept. of Animal Nutrition
11
Common surgical intervention in dogs- docking, ear cropping, nail cutting & sterilization.
Dept. of Surgery & Radiology
12
Common anesthetics & anesthesia in dog
Dept. of Surgery & Radiology
13-15
Clinical manifestations , diagnosis, treatment and control of common diseases affecting dog & cat : Bacterial – Leptospirosis, Viral : Rabies, Canine Distemper, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Parvovirus infection, Feline pan leukopenia Parasitic : Round worm & mange Fungal : Ringworm
Dept. of Vet. Medicine
16
Deworming & vaccination schedule in dogs & cats
Prevention & control of pet bird diseases.
Dept. of Vet. Medicine
Semester: IX
PET ANIMAL BREEDING, MANAGEMENT, NUTRITION AND HEALTH CARE
VMD-513 Credit Hours= 1+1=2
Practical Schedule
SCHEDULE OF PRACTICALS
Sr. No.
Topic
To be taught by
1.
Recognizing common breeds of dog and cat
Dept. of AGB
2.
Handling of dogs and cat , types and use of leads and collars ,brushing, grooming and bathing of dogs
Dept. of LPM
3
Detection of estrus, mating , whelping , Care of pups, weaning , hygiene of kennel and feeding utensils
Dept. of LPM
4
Identification and handling of common pet birds
Dept. of LPM
5-6
Restraining of dogs, cats, kitten of for examination/medication/ Surgical interventions
Dept. of Surgery & Radiology
7
Nail , tooth care, clipping of hair for show purpose
Dept. of Surgery & Radiology
8
Surgical interventions such .as nail clippings, docking, sterilization
Dept. of Surgery & Radiology
9-10
Post mortem examination techniques in dogs, cats and pet birds
Department of Pathology
11-12
Clinical examination of dog & cats for diagnosing common diseases
Dept. of Vet. Medicine
13
Clinical examination,handling of pet birds & administration of medicine
Dept. of Vet. Medicine
14
Vaccinations in pet animals
Dept. of Vet. Medicine
15
Control of external & internal parasitic infestation in pets
Dept. of Vet. Medicine
16
Visit to dog show
Dept of LPM
TEACHING VETERINARY CLINICAL COMPLEX: MEDICINE SECTION

  1. Ambulatory Section: Field conditions / Equipped Mobile services.
Departments: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology
VCP-411
VCP421
VCP-511
Departments:
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  1. Handling, examination of sick animals under the field condition
  1. Diagnosis and treatment of sick animals
  1. Medicine Section:
Department :Medicine
VCP-411
VCP-421
VCP-511
  1. Orientation to Veterinary Clinics including hospital setup.
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  1. Administration and functioning of clinics / hospital
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  1. Methods of record keeping
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  1. Retrieval, processing and analysis of data
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  1. Hospital management involving:
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1) OPD,
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2) In-Patient,
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3) Critical care / Intensive care
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4) Sanitation
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5) Up-keeping etc. practice managements
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  1. Doctor –Client Interaction
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1) Orientation to local language
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2) Dialect
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3) Local terminology of disease(s)
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  1. Registration:
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1) Filling-up of registration cards
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2) History taking
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3) Drugs
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i. Generic and trade names of drugs
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ii. Doses
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iii. Route of administration
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iv. Indications
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v. Contraindications
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vi. Treatment regimens
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  1. First aid procedures
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  1. Emergency medicine
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  1. Practice of Laboratory samples :
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1) Collection
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2) Labeling
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3) Packaging
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4) Evaluation
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  1. Clinical practice
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1) Clinical examination of patient
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2) History taking
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3) Examination techniques
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i. Palpation
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ii. Percussion
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iii. Auscultation
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Department :Medicine
VCP-411
VCP-421
VCP-511
iv. Systemic examinations of various systems
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v. Recording of clinical observations:
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  1. Temperature
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  1. Respiration
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  1. Pulse
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  1. Cardiac sounds
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  1. Function:
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  1. Cardiac
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  1. Respiratory
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  1. Digestive system (Functional Motility)
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vi. Routes and techniques of administration of medicaments
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4) Diagnosis and treatment of common clinical conditions / cases:
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i. Pharyngitis
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ii. Laryngitis
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iii. Stomatitis
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iv. Indigestion
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v. Ruminal impaction
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vi. Tympany
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vii. Enteritis
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viii. Traumatic reticulo-peritonitis
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ix. Traumatic pericarditis
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x. Pneumonia
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xi. Haemoglobinuria
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xii. Hematuria
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xiii. Milk fever
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xiv. Ketosis
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xv. Rickets
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xvi. Osteomalacia
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xvii. Common poisoning
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xviii. Other
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5) Collection of materials for laboratory examination:
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i. Urine
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ii. Faeces
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iii. Skin Scraping
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iv. Blood
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Department :Medicine
VCP-411
VCP-421
VCP-511
v. Milk
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vi. Other body fluids (Synovial, CSF, Saliva, lymphatic, tears etc.)
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6) Preparation of case records and follow-up.
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7) Treatment of casualties and other emergencies.
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8) Screening of livestock and Poultry through tests / mass diagnostic campaigns
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9) Vaccination and other disease prevention and control programs in the field.
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10) Practice of feeding of sick animals
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11) Acts and regulations pertaining to:
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i. Generation & disposal of biomedical wastes
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ii. Hazards of Biomedical wastes
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iii. Impact of Biomedical waste on environment
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M.V.SC. COURSE STRUCTURE
CODE COURSE TITLE CREDITS
VCM 601 RUMINANT CLINICAL MEDICINE-I

2+0

VCM 602 RUMINANT CLINICAL MEDICINE-II

2+0

VCM 603 EQUINE CLINICAL MEDICINE

2+0

VCM 604 CANINE AND FELINE CLINICAL MEDICINE

2+0

VCM 605 SWINE CLINICAL MEDICINE

1+0

VCM 606 AVIAN MEDICINE

1+0

VCM 607 ZOO, WILD & LABORATORY, ANIMAIL MEDICINE

2+0

VCM 608

 

CLINICAL DISEASES OF ANIMAL SPECIES* OF REGIONAL IMPORTANCE

1+0

VCM 609 PRODUCTION DISEASES

2+0

VCM 610 DISEASES OF ANIMALS CAUSED BY TOXICANTS

1+0

VCM 611 VETERINARY FORENSIC MEDICINE

1+1

VCM 612 CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES

0+2

VCM 613 VETERINARY EMERGENCY MEDICINE

0+2

VCM 614 CLINICAL PRACTICAL-I

0+3

VCM 615 CLINICAL PRACTICAL-II

0+3

VCM 691 MASTER’S SEMINAR

1+0

VCM 699 MASTER’S RESEARCH

20

Credit distribution:

Sr. No.

ISemester

IISemester

III Semester

IV Semester

Course no.

Credit

Course no.

Course no.

Credit

Credit

Course no.

Credit

1

VCM-601

2+0=2

VCM-615

0+3=3

VCM-603

2+0=2

VCM-699

0+20=20

2

VCM-612

0+2=2

VCM-602

2+0=2

VCM-606

1+0=1

3

VCM-614

0+3=3

VCM-613

0+2=2

VCM-607

2+0=2

4

VCM-604

2+0=2

VCM-605

1+0=1

VCM-610

1+0=1

5

VCM-608

1+0=1

VCM-609

2+0=2

VCM-611

1+1=2

6

VCM-691

1+0=1

Total Credit

5+5=10

5+5=10

8+1=9

0+20=20

Lecture schedule
VCM– 601 RUMINANT CLINICAL MEDICINE – I 2 + 0= 2
Objective: Study of various body systems of bovine, sheep & goats.
Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following systemic diseases in ruminants
Lecture No.

Topics to be covered

1

History and scope of medicine, concept of animal diseases, concept of diagnosis, differential diagnosis and prognosis

Unit I General Systemic States

2

Hyperthermia and hypothermia

3

Fever

4

Septicemia and toxaemia

5

Dehydration, acidosis and alkalosis

6

Shock, oedema

7

Oedema

8

Allergy and anaphylaxis,

Unit II Diseases of alimentary, liver & urinary system – I

9

Stomatitis,Parotitis, pharyngitis, pharyngeal nerve paralysis

10

Oesophagitis and choke

11

Enteritis

12

Colic

13

Simple indigestion, acid and alkaline indigestion

14

Bloat / Tympany

15

Traumatic reticuloperitonitis

16

Diaphrgamatic hernia and vagus indigestion

17

Abomasal displacement, abomasal bloat in calves and lambs

18

Intestinal obstruction including paralytic ileus, Caecal dilatation

19

Hepatitis, Cirrhosis

20

Jaundice

21

Nephritis, Nephrosis

22

Cystitis and Urethritis

23

Urolithiasis

24

Renal failure (Acute and Chronic), Uraemia

Unit III Diseases of Respiratory & Nervous system

25

Rhinitis, Laryngitis and Bronchitis

26

Pneumonia, Pulmonary edema

27

Pneumothorax, Pulmonary emphysema

28

Pleurisy, Hydrothorax

29

Encephalitis

30

Encephalomalacia, Cerebral oedema

31

Meningitis, Space occupying lesions in brain (Abscess, Cyst)

32

Brain and spinal cord injury, Paralysis
Suggested readings:-
Chakrabarti A. 1998. Textbook of Clinical Veterinary Medicine. Kalyani.
Radostits O.M, Gay C.C, Blood D.C. & Hinchcliff K.W. 2000. Veterinary Medicine. W.B. Saunders.
VCM – 602 RUMINANT CLINICAL MEDICINE – II 2 + 0=2
Objctive : Study of various body systems of bovine, sheep & goats
Etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of following diseases in ruminants
Lecture No.
Topics to be covered
Unit I Diseases of cardiovascular system, blood and blood forming organs
1-2
Acute heart failure, Peripheral circulating failure, Congestive heart failure
3
Myocardial disease and cardiomyopathy
4
Endocarditis, valvular disease
5
Pericarditis
6
Arterial/venous thrombosis and embolism; DIC
7
Anaemia
8-9
Leukemia, lymphosarcoma, leukocytosis, Leucopenia.
10
Lymphangitis, lymphadenitis (lymphadenopathy)
Unit II Diseases of musculosketal system and skin
11
Myositis, myopathy
12
Osteomyelitis
13
Osteodystrophy
14
Arthritis, synovitis
15
Arthropathy
16
Alopecia,Pityriasis
17
Hyperkeratosis, Parakeratosis Pachyderma,
18
Impetigo, Pyoderma, Seborrhoea
19
Vitiligo, Leukoderma
20
Urticaria, Pruritus
21
Photosensitization
22
Dermatitis
23
Subcutaneous emphysema
Unit III Diseases of eyes, ears, nose
24
Conjunctivitis
25
Keratitis
26
Cataract
27
Glaucoma
28
Retinitis and retinopathy
29
Otohematoma
30
Otitis (externa, interna and media)
31
Epistaxis
32
Nasal granuloma, polyps, tumor
Suggested readings:-
Chakrabarti A. 1998. Textbook of Clinical Veterinary Medicine. Kalyani.
Radostits O.M, Gay C.C, Blood D.C. & Hinchcliff K.W. 2000. Veterinary Medicine. W.B. Saunders
VCM 603 EQUINE CLINICAL MEDICINE 2+0=2
Objctive : Study of various body systems of horses, donkeys & mules.
Lecture No.
Topic
1-8
UNIT-I General Systemic states and diseases of alimentary system & liver
Fever, Equine endotoxaemia, Dehydartion, Shock
Diseases of digestive system- Dental disorder, Choke, Oesophageal perforation, oesophagial moytility disorder, Gastritis, Gastric ulceration, Diarrhoea, Peritonitis, Colic, jaundice, Hepatic Encephalopathy.
9-16
UNIT-II Diseases of respiratory, cardiovascular system, blood and blood forming organs
Pneumonia, Pleuro Pneumonia,Pneumothorax, hemothorax, Pulmonary oedema, COPD, EIPH, Guttural Pouch diseases
Vulvular insufficiency, vegetative endocarditis
Aquired coagulation disorder, Euine neonatal isoerythrolysis, Equine perpura hemorrhagia
17-24
UNIT-III diseases of urinary and nervous system
ARF,CRF, UTI, Cystitis, Urinary incontinence
Cerebral oedema, Brain abscess, Leukoencephalomalacia, Thromboembolic meningoencephalitis, peripheral Vesibular disease, Nigropallidal encephalomalacia, Spondylolisthesis
25-32
UNIT-IV Diseases of musculoskeletal system and skin
Angular Limb deformities, Septic Arthritis , Navicular Diseases, laminitis, Subsolar abscess, Quittor, Fistulous withers, Tendimitis, Suspensory desmitis, Extertional rhabdomyelitis
Keratitis, Equine recurrent uvelitis,
Pemphigus, Follaceus, Urticaria, Anaphylaxis, Erythema multiforme, Drug eruption, Conact Dermatitis, Dermatophilosis, Folliculitis, Culicoides hypersensitivity , Cutaneous onchocerciasuis, equine summer score.
Suggested readings:-
Wintzer H. 1986 Equine diseases. Verlaug Paul Parey.
Radostits O.M, Gay C.C, Blood D.C. & Hinchcliff K.W. 2000. Veterinary Medicine. W.B. Saunders
VCM-604 CANINE AND FELINE CLINICAL MEDICINE 2+0=2
Objective:-Study of diseases of various body systems of dogs and cats
L. No
Topic
UNIT I Specific needs of canine and felines, Pet psychology; pet behavior and adaptation needs; General systemic states.
1-3
Canine & feline behavioral control, normal & abnormal behavior (urine spraying in cats, night hauling, psycosis, neurosis, fighting, hyper kinesis, anorexia nervosa, timidity, psychosomatic skin diseases, therapy of behavioral problems (excessive energy, routine, social attention, hormone therapy, destructive chewing, excessive barking, pray chasing, house soiling), Adaptation.
4-5
Toxemia, septicaemia, shock, Fever, Allergy & Anaphylaxis –Diagnostic and therapeutic approach
6-7
Stress, dehydration, disturbances of body fluids, electrolyte imbalance-Different approaches for correction
8-9
Cachexia, Disturbances of appetite food intake and nutritional status-Tests / planning for evaluation
UNIT II Diseases of digestive system, liver and pancreas, cardiovascular system, blood and blood-forming organs.
10-13
Stomatitis, oesophageal dialatation, gastritis, gastric ulcer, gastric retention, enteritis, hepatitis and pancreatitis (acute pancreatitis, exocrine pancreatic insufficiency), hepatoencephalopathy, considerations of antimicrobial, prebiotics / naturaceuticals / interventions of drugs in the therapeutic managements of diseases of GI tract, liver and pancreatic insufficiencies.
14-17
Heart failures, drugs used in treatment of heart failures. Left and right ventricular hypertrophy. Congenital heart diseases, valvular heart diseases, boxer cardiomyopathy, Diagnosis and therapeutic management of canine heart worm disease(s), feline myocardial diseases, therapy of cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardias, bradycardias, pace maker therapy & CPR. Diagnosis and therapeutic management of thrombocytopenia, thrombosis, AIHA, anaemia, DIC and blood transfusion,
UNIT III Diseases of respiratory system, urogenital and nervous systems.
18-20
Laryngotracheitis, kennelcough, pleuropneumonia, Pneumonia, pulmonary edema, pleural diseases.
21-23
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of acute & chronic renal failure, cystitis, nephritis, nephrosis, pyometra, mtrorrhagia.
24-25
Meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis, cerebral edema, narcolepsy, epilepsy, ataxia, paralysis, paresis, myesthenia gravis.
UNIT IV Diseases of musculoskeletal system and skin.
26-27
Myositis, osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, synovitis. Diagnosis and therapeutic management of common skin diseases (dermatitis, seborrhea, eczema, atophy etc.)
UNIT V Diseases of endocrine system, diseases of new borne animals.
28-30
Hypoglycaemia, growth hormone related dermotosis in dogs, hyper thyroidism, hypo & hyper adrenocortisum, ovarian imbalance, hypo/hypertestesteronism and their effects on skin, therapeutic management.
31-32
Neonatal hypoglycaemia, omphalitis, omphalophlebitis, neonatal diseases.
Suggested Books
  1. Dunn JK. 1999. Text Book of Small Animal Medicine. WB Saunders.
  2. Ettinger SJ & Feldman EC. 2000. Text Book of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Vols. I, II. Saunders.
  3. Gorman NT. 1998. Canine Medicine and Therapeutics. Blackwell.
VCM-605 SWINE CLINICAL MEDICINE 1+0=1
Objectives: – Study of diseases of various body systems in swine
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
Unit I (General Systemic States and Diseases of digestive system)
1-2
Hyperthermia, hypothermia, fever, septicemia, toxemia, dehydration and shock
3-4
Gastric ulcer, Gastritis, Gastroenteritis
5-6
Enteritis
Unit II (Diseases of cardiovascular and respiratory system)
7-8
Congestive heart failure, pericarditis, myocarditis and endocarditis
9
Anemia
10
Odema
11-12
Atrophic rhinitis,bronchitis,pleuropneumonia, pulmonary emphysema
Unit III(Diseases of Urogenital,Nervous system and Skin)
13
Nephritis,Pyelonephritis,Cystitis,
14
Urolithiasis,Metritis
15
Encephalitis
16
Dermititis,Alopcia,erythemia,Hyperkeratosis and Mange
Unit IV (Diseases of Endocrine system and of Newborn animals)
17
Endocrine disorders-Goiter, hypoglycemia,
18
Piglet anemia and neonatal mortality
Suggested reading:
Radostits Om, Gay C.C., Blood D.C. & Hinchcliff K.W.2000. Veterinary Medicine.
W.B. Saunders.
Straw B.F.(Eds.). 1999. Diseases of Swine. 8th Ed.Iowa state Univ. Press.
VCM – 606 AVIAN MEDICINE 1 + 0=1
Objective:
Study of noninfectious diseases of Avian species
Theory
UNIT I
Lecture No
Topics to be covered
1 to 4
Diseases caused due to deficiency of Vitamins (Vit. A, D, C, K, Vit. B-complex), Thiamine, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Niacin (Nicotinic Acid), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin, Vit. B12 (Cynocobalamin), Choline.
5 to 8
Diseases caused due to deficiency of essential Minerals (Ca, P, Mg, Zn, & sodium chloride.)
UNIT II

Lecture No

Topics to be covered

9 to 16

Cage layer fatigue

Blue comb disease

Beak necrosis

Round heart disease

Keratoconjunctivitis

Ascites

Urolithiasis

Fatty liver disease

Kidney hemorrhagic syndrome

Heat stroke

Cannibalism

Vent picking

Suggested books for reading
1) Gordon R. F. and Jordan ETW 1982. Poultry diseases. ELBS
2) Leeson, S. Diaz G. Summers JD 2001. Poultry metabolic disorders and Mycotoxins. IBDC Publication
VCM-607 ZOO WILD & LABORATORY ANIMALS MEDICINE 2 + 0 =2
Objctive : Study of diseases & health management of zoo, wild & laboratory animals.
Lecture No. Topics
  UNIT-I Etiology, Symptoms, diagnosis and management of various diseases of zoo, wild and laboratory animals. Diseases of urinary System
1-19 Tubeculosis, Leptospirosis, Salmonellosis, tetanus, Haemorhagic Septicemia, Anthrax, Pox, Foot & mouth Diseases,Adeno virus, Colibacilosis, Herpes Viral Infection,Rabies Theileria, Trypanosomiasis, Anaplasmosis Pneumonia, Capture myopathy, Metritis, Peritonitis, , Candidiasis, Cirrhosis, Jaundice, Gastritis, gastric Dilatation, Enteritis, Colon impaction, Foot rot, Broken tusk, Pododermatitis, Arthritis, corneal Opacity, Internal & external parasite.
20-23 ARF,CRF, Cystitis, Hydronephrosis,Uroliasis

 

  UNIT-II Disease, Restraint, Feeding and health management of exotic animals kept as pet
24-27 Lab, Animal Rabbit-Pasturella, Bordetella, Viral Haemorrhagic Diseases,, Infectious myxomatosis, Papillomatosis, Pox, Pseudotuberculosis, Mastitis, Pneumonia, Listeriosis, Salmonellosis, Coccidiosis, Ringworm, Endoparasite, Ectoparasite, Aflatoxicosis

G.Pig- Coccidiosis, Enteritis, Pneumonia, Myxomatosis, Snuffle, Aflatoxicosis,

28 Chemical restraints & transportation
29 Feeding habit in zoo & wild
30 General Principle and health management
31 Management of lab. Animals
32 Sanitation & disinfectants
SuggestedReadings:-
Baker HJ. 1978. Pathology Of Laboratory Animals. Springer,New York.
Fowler ME. 1986. Zoo & Wild Animal Medicine. 2nd Ed. WB Saunders.
Fox JG, Anderson LC, Loew FM & Quimby FW. (Eds.).2004. Laboratory Animal Medicine. 2nd Ed.
Hafez ESE (Ed.). Reproduction & Breeding Techniques for Laboratory animals. Lea & Fabiger.
Hrapkiewicz K. 2007. Clinical Laboratory Animal Medicine- An Introduction. 3rd Ed. Blackwell Publ.
Joshi BP. 1991. Wild Animal Medicine- Kalyani.
Sirois M. 2005. Laboratry Animal Medicine: Principles & Procedures. 2nd Ed. Elsevier.
VCM-608 CLINICAL DISEASES OF ANIMAL SPECIES OF REGIONAL IMPORTANCE 1+0=1
NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF BOVINE
Objective: Study of Non-infectious Diseases of Important Regional Animal Species
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
Unit I
1
Setariosis, Haemato-microfilariosis.
2
Allotriophagia (Pica)
3-4
Simple Indigestion, Acidic Indigestion, Alkaline Indigestion
5
Fat Liver Syndrome, Low Milk Fat syndrome
6
Foreign Body Syndrome (Penetrating and non-penetrating) ,Diaphragmatic Hernia
7
Enteritis
8
Aspiration Pneumonia
9
Pulmonary Emphysema
10
Urolithiasis
11
Encephalitis
12
Snake Envenomation
13
HCN Poisoning
14
Pesticide Poisoning
15
Copper and Phosphorous deficiency
Unit-II
16-18
Rumen fluid analysis, Haemogram, Radiographic interpretations,CSF Analysis Biochemical estimations and Urine analysis,Trypsin Inhibition Test.
SuggestedReadings:
RadostitsOM, Gay C.C., Blood D.C. & Hinchcliff K.W.2000. Veterinary Medicine.
W.B. Saunders
VCM-609 PRODUCTION DISEASES 2+0=2
Objectives: Study of Metabolic, Production and Deficiency diseases of domestic animals
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
Unit I
1-2
General aspects, Introduction, concept of metabolic disease and CMPT
3-4
Parturient Paresis (Milk fever)
5-6
Downer’s Cow syndrome
7-8
Ketosis
9
Pregnancy Toxemia
10-11
Nutritional haemoglobinuria
12-13
Hypomagnesemic tetany and Whole Milk Tetany.
Unit II
14
Lactation tetany in mares
15
Eclampsia in bitches
16
Osteodystrophia fibrosa in Equines and Caprines
17
Azoturia in equines
18
Equine Hyperlipidemia
19
Rheumatism-like syndrome in buffaloes(Osteomalacia)
20
Hypothyroidism in Dogs
21-22
Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes insipidus in dogs
Unit III
Diseases caused by deficiency of
23-24
Calcium, Phosphorus and Vit D3
25-27
Vit A, Vit B-complex, Vit C and Vit K
Unit IV
Diseases caused by deficiency of
28-29
Iron, Copper, Cobalt
30-31
Iodine, Zinc, Manganese
32
Vit. E and Selenium
SuggestedReadings:
Dunn JK. 1999. Text Book of Small Animal Medicine. WB Saunders.
Radostits Om, Gay C.C., Blood D.C. & Hinchcliff K.W.2000. Veterinary Medicine.
W.B. Saunders
VCM- 610 DISEASES OF ANIMALS CAUSED BY TOXICANTS 1 + 0=1
Objctive : Study of diseases caused by various toxicants in domestic animals.

Lecture No.

Topics to be covered
UNIT-1 (Disease Caused by Physical Agents and Poisoning of Organic and Inorganic Compounds)

1

Water intoxication, Radiation injury

2

Lightning stroke, electrocution and burn

3 & 4

Poisoning caused by inorganic compounds (Lead, arsenic, mercury, fluorine)

5 & 6

Poisoning caused by organic compounds (nitrate and nitrites, oxalate, strychnine)
UNIT-2 (Diseases caused by Farm Chemicals and Phytotoxins)

7

Poisoning caused by urea

8

Poisoning caused by organophosphophorus compound

9

Poisoning caused by chlorinated hydrocarbons

10

Poisoning caused by herbicides (Dinitrophenol compound, hormone weed killer, rodenticide).
UNIT-3 (Diseases caused by Mycotoxins and Zootoxins)

11

Poisoning by algae, Poisoning by fungi (mycotoxicosis), Poisoning caused by ergotism

12

Poisoning caused by aspergillus spp., Poisoning caused by miscellaneous fungi.
UNIT-4 (Diseases caused by Poisoning Plants, Snake and Insect Bites)

13

Ferns poisoning, Poisoning caused by weeds (Lantana Camara)

14

Fodder poisoning, HCN- poisoning

15

Poisoning caused by miscellaneous fodder crops (sorghum, Johnson grass, Sudan grass) and Poisoning caused by miscellaneous plants byproduct (tobacco, plants soyabean meal, linseed cake, cotton seed cake, rapeseed cake)

16

Snake bites, Bee stings, Tick paralysis and blister beetle poisoning
Suggested Readings:
Kahn, C.M. (Ed.). 2005. The Merck Veterinary Manual. Merck & Co.
Radostits, O.M., C.C. Gay, D.C.Blood and K.W. Hinchcliff 2000. Veterinary Medicine. WB Saunders.
VCM-611 VETERINARY FORENSIC MEDICINE 1 + 1=2
Objctive: To familiarize students with various aspects of Veterinary forensic medicine.
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
UNIT-1 (Veterolegal Aspects of Antemortem and Postmortem Examination )
1 & 2
Rules and procedures for antemorteum examination
3 & 4
Important points in veterolegal aspects of antemorteum examination and material to be send for laboratory examination.
5
Gross autopsy observations, rules and proceduer for postmortem examination in different species.
6
Postmortem examination of veterolegal cases, submission of material of suspected cases.
UNIT-2 (Examination of Wounds, Blood, Offenses, Frauds in Animal Cruelty and Their Products Welfare, DNA Analysis of Clinical Samples)
7 & 8
Veterolegal aspects of wounds, blood, offenses and frauds, DNA analysis of clinical samples.
9 & 10
Common offenses against animals (killing, poisoning and maiming), Common frauds in sell of livestock and livestock products.
UNIT-3 (Study of Common Laws related to Veterolegal Aspects)
11
Acts/rules related to animal welfare.
12
Acts/rules related to wild life
13
Acts/rules related to prevention of animals diseases.
14
Acts/ rules related to drugs and related to public health.
15
Acts/rules related to veterinary practices.
16
The Indian penal code applicable to the Veterinary profession.
Practicals
1
Antemortem examination
2
Post mortem examination
3
Examination of wounds
4
Examination of blood stain
5
Examination of animals for bestiality
6 to 8
Common offenses in animals, Common frauds in animas and their products
9
Causes of sudden death in animals, snake bite, drowning, lighting stroke and electrocution
10
Collection of specimens for suspected poisoning.
11
Procedure for dispatching of materials for chemical examination.
12
Record of specimen collected for laboratory examination, postmortem report.
13
Examination of hairs for identification
14
The Biological waste (Management and handling Rules-1998)
15
Livestock importation act 1998
16
Visit to forensic laboratory
SuggestedReadings
Sharma, S.N., A.K. Gahlot and R.K. Tanwer (2003) Veterinary Jurisprudence. 5th Ed. Camel Publ. House.
VCM-612 CLINICAL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES 0+2=2
Objective:- Study the diagnostic protocols and procedures for various diseases of farm and companion animals.
Practical:
P. No.
Topic
UNIT I Clinical tests and their interpretation related to diseases of alimentary tract, liver, cardio vascular system, blood and blood-forming organs of various species of animals.
1-3
Clinical examination (auscultation, percussion and palpation) of alimentary tract of farm animals and companion animals. Passing of probing / stomach tube, nasogastric intubation and collection of contents and their evaluation. Evaluation and interpretation of abomasal fluid, Liver biopsy, radiography, endoscopy, USG, scintigraphy. Examination for occult blood.
4-8
Clinical examination (auscultation, percussion and palpation) of cardio vascular system blood and blood-forming organs of various species of animals. Recoding of ECG, blood pressure, radiographic examination, cardiac catheterization, bone marrow biopsy, lymph node biopsy and interpretation. Collection of blood for coagulation disorders, hematobiochemical indices.
9-10
Transfusion Medicine-blood transfusion & blood groups in animals
UNIT II Clinical tests and their interpretation related to respiratory, urinary, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal and integumentary systems of various species of animals.
11-13
Clinical examination (auscultation, percussion and palpation) of respiratory system. Rhinolaryngoscopic and endoscopic examination. Radiological examination of URT and LRT. Thoracocentesis.
14-17
Clinical examination (percussion and palpation) of urinary system. Catheterization, monitoring of urine out-put, fixing of catheter, cystocentesis, urinalysis. Prostrate examination. Retrograde hydropropulsion of urethal calculi. KFT, x-ray, pneumocystography, excretory urography / pyelography, biopsy.
18-21
Neurological examination. Evaluation of cranial nerves, reflexes, UMN, LMN, CSF tapping and evaluation, EEG, opthalmoscopic examination, radiological examination (survey, myelography, ventriculography).
22-26
Clinical examination for endocrinological examination. Thyroid profile (T3, T4, TSH, fT4), PTH, ACTH stimulation suppression test, glucose tolerance, low dose dexamethasone test, high dose dexamethasone, xylazine test, ketoacids. Lipid profile and interpretation : Cholesterol, Tryglycerides, Basal cortisol, growth hormone etc.
27-30
Clinical examination of musculoskeletal disorders. Radiological examination, EMG, synovial fluid examination. Arthroscopy. Metabolic Profiling of animals-Design, sampling, interpretation, bone density.
31-32
Clinical examination of skin / integumentary system. Collection and identification of external parasites. Skin scraping and woods lamp examination. Punch biopsy.
SuggestedReadings
Kaneko JJ. 2008. Clinical Biochemistry of Domestic Animals. 6th Ed. Elsevier.
Kelly WR. 1984. Veterinary Clinical Diagnosis. 3rd Ed. Eastbourne Balliere-Tindall.
VCM 613 VETERINARY EMERGENCY MEDICINE 0+2
Objective:- Diagnosis and therapeutic management of various medical emergencies in farm and companion animals.
Practical
P. No.
Topics to be covered
UNIT I Diagnosis and therapeutic management of various emergencies of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and nervous systems,
1-2
Recognition of emergencies of farm and companion animals, clinical examination and data collection, diagnostic clinical protocol.
3-5
Triage, ABC support in emergency management of farm and companion animals.
6-8
Application of emergency care procedures for resuscitation of critically ill patient
9-12
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of cardiovascular emergencies of farm and companion animals (tachycardia, bradycardia, syncope, PCF, hypotension, hypertension pericarditis, valvular disorders etc.). DIC, shock, haemorrhage, continuous infusion therapy.
13-16
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of respiratory emergencies of farm and companion animals (Pulmonary edema, pleurisy, COPD / bronchospasm, dropped respirations pulmonary embolism etc.)
17-20
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of gastrointestinal-hepatic-pancreatic emergencies of farm and companion animals (GDV, choke, ulcerative gastritis, intussception, pancreatitis, hepatic encephalopathy etc.). Gastric lavage in ulcerative gastritis, tympany and colic.
21-24
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of urinary emergencies farm and companion animals (urethral calculi, anuria, ARF, CRF, obstructive uropathy, etc.). Peritoneal dialysis, interpretation of KFT
25-28
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of neurological emergencies of farm and companion animals (seizures, brain and spinal injuries, meningitis, encephalitis, UMN and LMN disorders, cranial nerve injuries etc.). CSF tapping and evaluation, evaluation of reflexes, myelography. Direct opthalmoscopy, tonometry etc. Opthalmic emergencies.
UNIT II Diagnosis and therapeutic management of various emergencies of toxicities, sting bites and burns of farm and companion animals.
29-30
Diagnosis and therapeutic management of various emergencies of toxicities (chemical, poisons, gastric lavage in poisoning, phytotoxicity, sting bites (bee, snake, scorpion etc.), electrocution, thermal injury and burns of farm and companion animals.
UNIT III Monitoring critical ill patient, application of emergency care procedures for resuscitation of critically ill patient
31-32
Monitoring critical ill patient (evaluation of CV, Urinary, RS etc. stability, assessment of parameters, modulation). Preparation of problem chart-efforts made to stabilize-result (day-wise / hourly evaluation). Adverse drug reactions.
SuggestedReading
  1. Kirk RW.1995. Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 6th Ed. WB Saunders.
  2. Sattler FP & Knowles W. 2001. Veterinary Critical Care. Lea & Febiger.
VCM-614 CLINICAL PRACTICE- I 0+3=3
Objectives:- Application of the theoretical concepts of Veterinary Medicine in Practice
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
1.
Clinical examination and preparation of data base of clinical cases.
2-5
Diagnostic and therapeutic protocol of various clinical cases in cattle
6-9
Diagnostic and therapeutic protocol of various clinical cases in Sheep and Goats
10-13
Diagnostic and therapeutic protocol of various clinical cases in Dogs.
14
Collection of various material and specimens from hospital and its dispatch to the laboratory
15
Fluid therapy in various disease conditions
16
Approach and management of life threatening casualties, Preparation of Emergency Drug Kit.
17-30
Recording of clinical cases of Diseases of various systems including Metabolic, Deficiency Diseases of different species of Domestic Animals (Min. 20 cases)
31-37
Presentation of clinical/ emergency cases by each student (minimum 5 cases)
38-43
Attending clinical cases of Inpatient and Outpatient Wards.
44
Visit toSuperspecialityHospital.
VCM-615 CLINICAL PRACTICE- II 0+3=3
Objectives:- Application of the theoretical concepts in practice
Lecture
No.
Topics to be covered
1-3
Clinical examination and preparation of data base of various infectious and non-infectious clinical cases
4-10
Interpretations of X-ray/ ECG/ USG/ Endoscopy etc and Laboratory tests.
11-25
Recording of clinical cases of various systems including Metabolic and Deficiency Disorders of different species (Min. 25 cases)
26-27
Preparation of medical kit and attending emergency cases and critical care
28-32
Presentation of clinical cases/critical care management of each student (minimum 5 cases)
33-41
Attending Clinical cases of Inpatient and Outpatient wards
42-43
Visit toSuperspecialityHospital
VCM-691 MASTER’S SEMINAR 1+0=1
The topic of the seminar shall be finalized by the course teacher in consultation with the HOS/HOD.
VCM-699 MASTER’S RESEARCH 0+20=20
Sr. No.
TITLE OF THESIS
NAME OF RESEARCH SCHOLAR
NAME OF GUIDE
YEAR OF AWARD
1
A study of the incidence of nutritional anemia in dogs ofBombay.
Dr.N.S.Deshmukh
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1963
2
Use of Ultraviolet therapy in non-specific dermatitis.
Dr. G.R. Iyer
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1963
3
Studies on Mastitis with Reference for aids to diagnosis.
Dr. P.P. Jamkhedakar
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1963
4
Comparative evaluation of Bromsulphthalein retention and serum Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase estimation tests in early diagnosis of Liver disfunction in dogs.
Dr.P.E.Kulkarni
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1963
5
Clinical evaluation of some of the anthelmintics in canine ancylostomiasis.
Dr.V.S.Bhave
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1965
6
Otitis Externa in dogs with special reference to etiology and comparison of the therapeutic efficacy of some drugs by Vitro and vivo studies.
Dr. Zacharish Mathew
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1965
7
A study on puerperal metritis in she-buffaloes with reference to the isolation of micro-organisms and their sensitivity test to an indigenous oil.
Dr. V.P. Bhargave.
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1965
8
Clinical evaluation of various drugs in puerperal metritis in murrha buffaloes.
Dr. L.K.Kadvekar
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1965
9
Electrophoretic studies of serum proteins in infectious canine hepatitis.
Dr. H.V.Jahagirdar
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1963
10
Anthelminitic activity of some indigenous drugs against canine ancylostomiasis.
Dr.Susarla Jagadish
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1967
11
Canine Spirocercosis
Dr.S.G.Kulkarni
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1967
12
Some observations on the peripheral blood of dogs after administration of Tranquilizers.
Dr. D.S. Thakur
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1967
13
A study on dehydration due to diarrhea in canines
Dr. N.A.Kale
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1969
14
Studies on blood serum proteins by electrophoresis in canine distemper complex
Dr.H.B.Buch
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1969
15
Clinical evaluation of therapeutic agents on ketosis of she-buffaloes and their effect on milk production.
Dr. G.G. Vyshampayan
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1969
16
Clinical evaluation of ophthalmic preparations in bacterial conjunctivitis of canines.
Dr.A.B.Sathe
Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
1969
17
Use of liver extract in cases of toxic hepatitis.
Dr.B.R.Joshi
Dr.V.S.Bhave
1971
18
Studies on Vit. ‘C’ therapy in canine distemper.
Dr.V.D. Tamhankar
Dr.V.S.Bhave
1971
19
Use of tender coconut water in experimentally induced dehydration in canines.
Dr.M.G. Thandaveshwar
Dr.V.S.Bhave
1972
20
A study on calf-hood diseases with special reference to enteritis and its treatment in buffaloe calves.
Dr. L.H.Desphande
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1973
21
Observations of parturient hypocalcaemia in buffaloes.
Dr.A.P Chaudhary
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1974
22
Observation on subclinical mastitis with reference to some of the field test and sensitivity of organisms to various antibiotics.
Dr. P.B.Zagade
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1974
23
Observations on canine dermatoses with particular reference to the treatment of non-specific cases with Thyroxine.
Dr. N.C.Bagga
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1975
24
Studies on blood pyruvic acid levels in digestive disorders of she-buffalo and their treatment with Thiamine Hydrochloride.
Dr.N.S.Sane
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1975
25
Comparative evaluation of anthelmintics in sheep nematodiasis with particular reference to haemonchosis.
Dr. M.L. Durale
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1976
26
Observations on canine demodicosis with particular reference to its treatment with Sea water.
Dr. H.Abdul Samad
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1976
27
Observations on Bovine trichophytosis with particular reference to its diagnosis and evaluation of various treatments
Dr. P.V.Manek
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1977
28
Observations on canine blood cholinesterase with particular reference to its diagnostic importance in organophosphate (Fenitrothion) toxicity. 
Dr.K.R.Patil
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1978
29
Observations on calf diarrhea with particular reference to serum sodium and potassium levels and the clinical evaluation of certain therapeutic agents.
Dr.(Miss)N.P.Dastur
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1978
30
Immunoglobulin therapy in dogs.
Dr.R.N.Mahajan
Dr. V.S.Bhave
 
1979
31
Observation on iron deficiency anaemia in dogs with particular reference to the plasma iron and copper levels and its treatment with certain therapeutic agents.
Dr.S.P.Patil
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1979
32
Observation of chronic fascioliasis with particular reference to its diagnosis and evaluation of various therapeutic agents in sheep and goats.
Dr.D.G.Badve
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1979
33
Observation on blood transfusion in dogs with particular reference to Haematological values, lcterus index and serum bilirubin levels.
Dr.D.V.Keskar
Dr. V.S.Bhave
1980
34
Observation on subclinical surra in Indian Buffalo with particular reference to its diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. S.A.Jadhav
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1982
35
Clinico –Therapeutic Study of Viral (?) Haemorrhagic Gastroenteritis in Canines.
Dr.S.Z.Sharma
Dr.V.S.Bhave
1982
36
Studies on early diagnosis of Paratuberculosis (Johne’s disease) in Cattle.
Dr.B.C.Varshney
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1983
37
A study on diagnostic test for Bovine tuberculosis with special reference to kaolin Agglutination test and Leucocyte Migration Inhibition test.
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1983
38
Protective action of Liv-52 and Arogyawardhani in Toxic hepatitis of dogs.
Dr.R.D.Velhankar
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1984
39
Fluid and electrolyte Therapy in Dehydrated Dogs.
Dr.V.S.Gorhe
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1984
40
Bovine Mastitis, Its diagnosis and Treatment.
Dr.V.H. Ksheersagar
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1984
41
A Roll of Rumen-Liquor PH and Urine pH in the diagnosis of simple indigestion in Dairy cattle and its Therapeutic Measures.
Dr.V.S.Godke
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1985
42
Clinical Trials of Albendazole in Canine ancylostomiasis.
Dr.(Mrs) P.S. Dhokrikar
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1985
43
Importance of certain Chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of Sarcoptic mange in sheep & goats with particular reference to Flematic Skin Oil and ivermectin.
Dr.V.M. Dhake
Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
1985
44
Observations on the Immunopathology and current therapy of Canine demodicosis.
Dr.(Miss)D.A.Bose
Dr.A.B.Sathe
1986
45
Clinicopathological and Therapeutic Aspects of Experimental and Natural Canine Parvoviral Infection.
Dr.(Miss) S.M. Ganu
Dr.A.B.Sathe
1986
46
Efficacy of Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis in Experimentally induced Acute renal failure in dogs.
Dr. D.G.Dighe
Dr.A.B.Sathe
1987
47
A Study on Cetebrospinal Fluid (CSF) in some Nervous Disorders of Dogs.
Dr. M.V.Khadilkar
Dr.A.B.Sathe
1987
48
Comparative Efficacy of Ivermectin, Fenbendazole and Pyrantel Pamoate in Canine Ancylostomiasis.
Dr.(Miss) S.S.Rao
Dr.A.B.Sathe
1987
49
A study on certain aspects of urinary tract infection and its treatment in canines.
Dr.V.K.Patil
Dr.D.V.Keskar
1988
50
The Diagnosis of Cardiac Diseases in Canines.
Dr.(Miss) S.A. Vengsarkar
Dr.A.B.Sathe
1988
51
Studies on some aspects of canine bacterial Pyoderma.
Dr. A.A.R. Misquita
Dr.S.Jagadish
1988
52
Studies on certain aspects of anorexia in dairy cattle.
Dr.B.K.Arle
Dr.S.Jagadish
1989
53
Studies on diagnosis & treatment of subclinical & clinical mastitis in dairy animals.
Dr. D.D.Shelke
Dr.D.V.Keskar
1989
54
Studies on certain aspects of stomatitis and its treatment in dogs.
Dr.T.T. Bhagat
Dr.S.Jagadish
1990
55
Studies on certain aspects of diagnosis and treatment of subclinical ketosis in buffaloes.
Dr.S.P.Visave
Dr.S.Jagadish
1990
56
Studies on the diagnosis and treatment of anorexia in milch buffaloes.
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
Dr.S.Jagadish
1990
57
Studies on certain aspects of clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters in tuberculin reactor cows.
Dr.S.J Singhal
Dr.S.Jagadish
1991
58
Studies on canine dermatitis with particular reference to its incidence diagnosis and treatment.
Dr.(Miss) M.A.Verghese
Dr.S.Jagadish
1991
59
Studies on Diarrhoea in canines with particular reference to its incidence diagnosis and treatment.
Dr(Miss) C.G. Rodrigues
Dr.S.Jagadish
1992
60
Studies on transfusion therapy in canines with particular reference to packed red cells fresh and lyophilized plasma.
Dr. R.O.Gupta
Dr.S.Jagadish
1992
61
Studies on the comparative efficacy of deltamethrin and amitraz in the treatment of canine ectoparasite infections.
Dr.(Miss) L.P. Iyer
Dr.S.Jagadish
1992
62
Clinical and Hematobiochemical studies in suspected cases of fluorosis in dairy cattle.
Dr. Dr.L.K.Singh
Dr. S.Jagadish
1993
63
Studies on some aspects of diagnosis and treatment of sub clinical mastitis in buffaloes.
Dr.H.S.Naikhaware
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
1993
64
Therapeutic efficacy of probiotic and indigenous formulation in clinical cases of Anorexia in dairy animals.
Dr.S.R.Bharte
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
1994
65
Diagnostic and therapeutic management of clinical cases of anorexia in goats.
Dr.P.B.Phalphale
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
1994
66
Bovine sub clinical mastitis. A diagnostic and therapeutic approach.
Dr.A.D. Dangore
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
1994
67
Preliminary studies on the clinical signs and intra dermal skin testing in canine atopic dermatitis
Dr. (Miss) P.S. Mundkur
Dr. S.Jagadish
1995
68
Efficacy of Immunomodulatory Drug along with topical applications on sarcoptic mange in sheep.
Dr.D.K. Kandhare
Dr. S.Jagadish
1995
69
Studies on neonatal bovine calf Diarrhea with particular reference to E.Coli serotyping Hematology serum IgG levels and treatment.
Dr. R.B. Navade
Dr.D.P Bhalerao
1995
70
Prevalence of Hypocalcemia and Hypophosphatemia in cows from Sindhudurg district   and Therapeutic efficacy of intramuscular Dicationic calcium in sub clinical Hypocalcemia.
Dr. A.V.Waghmare
Dr.A.Samad
1996
71
Some observations on the diagnosis and treatment of canine Atopic dermatitis.
Dr.Percis Chiara
Dr.D.P Bhalerao
1996
72
Studies on Bovine subclinical Mastitis with special reference to standardization of rapid Trypsin inhibitor spot test and treatment with Enrofloxacin and Pefloxacin
Dr. D.B.Dubal
Dr.D.V.Keskar
1996
73
Studies on Blood Typing anaemia and Biood Transfusion in domestic cats.
Dr.(Miss)P.A.Dahanukar
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
1997
74
Prevalence of Hypocalcemia and hypophosphatemic in cows from Ratnagiri district and therapeutic efficacy of “Tonoricin” in Bovine hypophosphatemia.
Dr. S.G.Pethe
Dr.D.V.Keskar
1997
75
Serological and Immuno haematological studies on canine blood groups and blood transfusion.
Dr.(Miss) S.N.Parikh
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
1998
76
Prevalence of Hypocalcemia and Hypophosphatemia in cows from Raigad district and therapeutic of “Tonophosphan” in Bovine Hypophosphatemia.
Dr.S.P.Sonawane
Dr.D.V.Keskar
1998
77
Studies on Benzalkonium chloride aldehyed and Bound –Iodine( Compound AFM) as an antibacterial teat dip in the control of bovine mastitis.
Dr.S.B.Dhamankar
Dr.A.Samad
1997
78
New diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to Hemoglobinuria in Buffaloes.
Dr. A.G.Viegas
Dr.A.Samad
1998
79
Studies on the Role of Trypsin inhibitor in providing protection to colostral immunoglobulins.
Dr.D.P.Gupta
Dr.A.Samad
1999
80
Studies on the Role of Trypsin inhibitor in providing protection to colostral immunoglobulins.
Dr.(Miss) N.G.Adhatrao
Dr.A.Samad
2000
81
Validation of “Herdman” Database software for animal health management and disease prevention.
Dr.D.A .Pawalkar
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2000
82
Evaluation of kidney status by technetium 99m–DTPA and Ultrasonography in canines.
Dr.Ditul Barman
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2000
83
Standardization of scintigraphy protocol for the canine heart.
Dr.Cyrus Behli Sepoy
Dr.A.Samad
2000
784
Studies on Resolution of Hyphosphatemia Induced Heinz bodies and shape deformability inBuffaloerythrocytes.
Dr.(Miss) Tina Louis
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2001
85
Standardization of Health and welfare parameters in equines maintained for rasing hyperimmune sera.
Dr.(Miss) S.J.Thakre
Dr.A.Samad
2002
86
Studies on the Role of colostral protease inhibitors in providing protection to colostral immunoglobulins.
Dr. Dinesh Vinherkar
Dr.A.Samad
2002
87
Validation and appraisal of weather based Animal disease forecasting (EPTTRAIC) in the western region ofMaharashtra
Dr.V.B.Sonawale
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2003
88
Screening for coagulopathies in Dogs.
Dr.K.H.Ingole
 
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
2003
89
Metabolic profiling in Buffaloes  before and after parturition
Dr.Ranjeet Appaso Nale
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2003
90
Standardization of bone scintigraphy in canines.
Dr.S.R.Sathe
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2004
91
Efficacy of Dry cow therapy in preventing new intramammary infections.
Dr. S.J. Ahire
Dr.D.G.Dighe
2004
92
Bovine colostrums as Naturoceutical in canine Diarrhea.
Dr. (Miss) D.J Joshi
Dr.A.Samad
2004
93
Diagnosis and Therapeutic management of Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) cases in dogs.
Dr. K.C. Gangurde
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2005
94
Efficacy of Recombinant DNA Vaccine Against Rabies in canines.
Dr.(Miss) M.K.Adur
Dr.D.G.Dighe
2005
95
Herd Health and production management programs in selected dairy cooperatives in Maharashtra andGujaratstate.
Dr.J.U.Patil
Dr.A.Samad
2005
96
Appraisal of current animal health and productivity service inMaharashtra.
Dr.(Miss) A.A.Jhaveri
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2005
97
Absorption of colostral immunoglobulins in neonate goat kids by gamma scintigraphy.
Dr.Vijaykumar Tripathi
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2005
98
Role of Pepsin Inhibitor in passive transfer of Immunoglobulins in buffaloes  calves
Dr.(Miss) R.S.Karmarkar
Dr. D.G.Dighe
2006
99
Development and validation of an indigenous diagnostic kit for canine Autoimmune Hemolytic anemia.
Dr. (Miss) H.V.Mali
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2006
100
Prevalence of sub clinical rumen acidosis in buffaloes & prophylactic efficacy of live yeast.
Dr. S.A.Shinde
Dr.A.Samad
2006
101
Canine Renal Scintigraphy.
Dr.M.K.Srivastva
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2006
102
Comparative efficacy of different antibiotics and intramammary preparations used for treatment of clinical mastitis in cows.
Dr.Dhayaje Kapil
Dr.D.G.Dighe
2007
103
Scintigraphhic study of Doxycycline nanoparticulate in Rabbits and Assessing its efficacy in canine ehrlichiosis.
Dr.(Miss) Mulla Fernaz Iqbal
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2007
104
Effect of prokinetic drug on abomasal Emptying in Goat kids by Nuclear scintigraphy.
Dr( Miss) Divya Divakaran
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2007
105
Efficacy of Targeted Nanoparticulate Doxycycline in canine Ehrlichiosis.
Dr.S.L.Patil
Dr.D.G.Dighe
2009
106
Efficacy of Doxycycline Nanoparticulate in Brucella Positive Rector Bovines
Dr.P.T.Manjare
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2009
107
Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Monkey.
Dr. N.R.Kulkrni
Dr.A.Samad
2009
108
Evaluation of Thrombocytopenia in canine Ehrlichiosis.
Dr.C.S.Avhad
Dr.D.V.Keskar
2009
109
Metabolic status of Goats stall fed on composite silage.
Dr.V.N.Pawar
Dr.D.G.Dighe
2009
110
Study of Hypothyroidism in canines
Dr.P.J.Pawar
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2009
111
Evaluation of Multi-component vaccine in Dogs.
Dr.Alak Chowdhry
Dr.D.G.Dighe
2010
112
Management of canine azotemia by employing haemodialysis and conventional therapeutic methods
Dr.K.V. Garud
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
2010
113
Studies on Bio-Distribution of nanoparticulate Buparvoquone in rats and its efficacy in Bovine Theileriosis
Dr.(Miss) Sonali.S.Ugile
Dr.C.N.Galdhar
2010
1
Studies on Transfusion of Blood and its components in canines & applications of Coomb’s Antiglobulin test for the detection of Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia.
Dr.D.P.Bhalerao
Dr.S. Jagadish
1997
2
Comparative Nuclear Scintigraphy in swine and Rabbit.
Dr.R.V.Gaikwad
Dr.A.Samad
2005
3
Studies on Doxorubicin induced cardio Toxicity and its Evaluation by Gallium scintigraphy in Rabbits.
Dr.C.N.Galdhar
Dr.A.Samad
2006
Department of Veterinary Medicine
Awards and Receognisation
1)     Awards of Dr. D.V. Keskar
Merit cum means scholarship for undergraduate programme for the year’s 1972‑77
 
Merit scholarship for the post‑graduate programme for 1978 – 1980.
 
Third rank in poultry judging conducted by the ICAR at Bombay Veterinary College, Mumbai in 1976.
 
Act as Raporteur for “Parasitic diseases includes helminth infections” Section V of XVth Annual Convention (ISVM) and National Symposium on “Health Care Practices for Livestock Productivity in 21st Century” held at Nagpur during 1997.
 
First prize for the best oral presentation of the paper entitled on “Epidemiological Pattern of Black Quarter and Enterotoxaemia in Western Maharashtra” by XXII Annual Convention of ISVM and National Symposium organized by Division of Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, U.P. from 11-13th February 2004. 
 
“Scroll of Honour” from the Dean, Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai-400 012 for the outstanding and meritorious professional services rendered which was conferred on 26th January 2005. 
 
Best poster presentation award for Research Paper entitled “Herd Health and Production Management: A model system for Indian Dairy” during  XXIII ISVM Annual Convention and National Symposium College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Durg, Chhatisgarh from 2-4th February 2005.
 
Best poster presentation award for Research Paper entitled “Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Lawsonia inermis stem bark” during XXIV National Symposium and Annual convention of ISVM on “Current Trends in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach towards better health and production in Livestock, poultry and companion animals” held on 22nd to 24th February-2006, at Department of Medicine, Veterinary College, KVAFSU, Hebbal, Bangalore.
 
Recipient of Appreciation Award from Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine on 26/02/2007 for Devoted Services to the Society for the year 2006 during XXV Annual Convention held at G.B.Pant University of Agruculture and Technology, Pantnagar. 
 
2)     Awards of Dr. D.G.Dighe
 
Awarded appreciation award by Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine during ISVM conference held at Mumbai Veterinary College during 2011.
 
Awarded Gold Medal for best PhD thesis in Preventive Medicine in year 2000.
Senior Research Fellowship, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi for the years 1995‑98, Awarded on the basis of All India Competitive Examination.
 
Awarded National Eligibility test in Veterinary Medicine in 1997.
 
 Merit scholarship of Govt. of Maharashtra for the years, 1982‑85
 
Awarded National Merit Scholarship in 1980  
 
3)     Awards of Dr. R.D. Velhankar
 
Passed B.V.Sc & A.H. degree with First Class First with Distinction – “GOLD  MEDALIST”
 
 
Awarded G.B.Shiralkar Prize for having highest marks in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
 
Awarded “Gold Medal” at All India Inter Veterinary University  Essay Competition
 
Awarded I.C.A.R.  Junior Fellowship in the subject of  “Veterinary Medicine”
 
4)     Awards of Dr. C.N.Galdhar
 
Awarded with ‘Certificate of Honour’ in year 2004 for publication of best clinical entitled “Current concepts in Aetiopathogenesis, differential diagnosis and treatment of Seizures in canines” in Intas Polivet.
 
Awarded with ‘Intas Young Scientist Award’ in year 2005 for presentation of research work entitled “Nuclear Scintigraphy to evaluate hepatobiliary perfusion and to diagnose liver diseases in canines”.
 
 Awarded with ‘Certificate of Merit’ in year 2005 for presentation of M.V.Sc. thesis research paper entitled “Comparative efficacy of some anthelmintics against naturally occurring cases of bovine paramphistomiasis”
 
Awarded with ‘ISVM Appreciation Award’ in year 2005 for outstanding research contribution in Veterinary Medicine.
Awarded with Certificate of Merit in year 2007 for best oral presentation of the research paper entitled “Babesiosis in Dairy Cows of Lusai Hill, Mizoram- A Report”.
 
Awarded with ‘Best Paper Presentation Award’ in year 2009 for paper entitled “Therapeutic Management of Listeriosis in Bullock – A Case Report”
 
Awarded with ‘Certificate of Merit’ in year 2011 for best oral presentation of the research paper entitled “Studies on Doxorubicin induced cardio toxicity and its evaluation by gallium scintigraphy in rabbits”
 
Awarded with ‘Certificate of Merit’ in year 2011 for best oral presentation of the research paper entitled “Portosystemic shunt diagnosis by Nuclear Medicine techniques”
 
First post graduate student guided by Dr. Galdhar (Name of the student- Miss. Sonal S. Ugile) has conferred with Intas Young Scientist Award in year 2011 for the thesis work entitled Studies On Bio-Distribution Of Nanoparticulate Buparvoquone  In Rats And Its Efficacy In  Bovine.
 
Awarded with best paper presentation award in year 2012 for the presentation of the paper “Evaluation of Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) By Nuclear Medicine Techniques In Rabbits”.
 
Elected as Regional Secretary (Western Region) for the ISVM (Year 2006 to 2008).
Department of Veterinary Medicine
List of papers published
  1. Keskar, D.V., Bhave, V.S. and Velhankar D. (1985) Blood transfusion in dogs, Indian Vet. J. 62: 479
  2. Patil, V.K., Keskar, D.V., Jagadish, S., Bhalerao, D.P. and Sharma, L.K. (1995) Clinico‑pathology of urinary tract infections in dogs. Indian Vet. J. 72: 374
  3. Keskar, D.V., Venkataraman, R., Srinivasan, S.R., Dhanapalan, P. (1995) Clinico‑pathology and treatment of carbon tetrachloride‑induced hepatotoxicity in neonatal buffalo calves. Indian Vet. J. 72:1065
  4. Keskar, D.V., Venkataraman, R., Srinivasan, S.R. and Dhanapalan, P. (1995) Hepatic dysfunction in neonatal buffalo calves and its treatment, Indian Vet. J. 72:1170
  5. Keskar, D.V., Venkataraman, R., Srinivasan, S.R. and Dhanapalan, P. (1996) Prednisolone‑induced immuno deficiency in buffalo calves and its correction with levamisole. Indian Vet. J. 73: 102
  6. Dubal,D.B., Keskar, D.V., Samad, A. and Jagadish, S. (1997) Efficacy of enrofloxacin in bovine mastitis. The Blue Cross Book 8: 1.
  7. Naiknaware, H.S., Shelke, D.D., Bhalerao, D.P., Keskar, D.V., Jagadish, S. and Sharma, L.K. (1998)  Prevalance of subclinical mastitis in buffaloes in and around Mumbai, Indian Vet. J. 75:291.
  8. Shelke, D.D., Keskar, D.V., Jagadish, S., Bhalerao, D.P. and Sharma, L.K. (1998) Sub-clinical and clinical mastitis in crossbred cows: Etiology and antimicrobial sensitivity. Indian Vet. J. 75:458.
  9. Pethe S.G., Samad A., Keskar D.V., Gaikwad R.V. and Jagadish S. (1998). Efficacy of 4-dimethylamino-methyl-phenyl-phosphonic acid (Tonoricin-Wockhardt) in hypophosphataemia.  The Veterinarian 22:13.
  10. Keskar D.V., Patil, V.K, Jagadish, S., Bhalerao, D.P. and Sharma, L.K. (1998). Therapeutic management of urinary tract infection in canines. Indian Vet. J. 75:713-714.
  11. Keskar, D.V, Venkatraman, R., Srinivasan, S.R., Dhanapalan, P. Efficacy of levamisole in immunodeficient neonatal buffalo calves. The Veterinarian. 1999. 23:16.
  12. Keskar, D.V, Bhalerao D.P., Jagadish S. and Sharma L.K. (1999). Efficacy of cloxacillin and cephaloridine in sub-clinical mastitis. The Veterinarian. 1999. 23:8.
  13. Dubal, D. B., Keskar, D.V., Samad, A., Gaikwad R.V. and Jagadish S. (1999) Efficacy of pefloxacin in treating subclinical mastitis (SCM) in cattle. The Veterinarian 23: 18.
  14. Kandhare, D.K., Keskar, D.V., Bhalerao, D.P., Jagadish S. and Sharma L.K. (1999). Efficacy of levamisole alone and with butox (deltamethrin) against sarcoptic mange in sheep Blue Cross Book 12:19.
  15. Sonawane, S.P., Keskar,D.V., Samad, A., Gaikwad, R.V. and Jagadish, S.(2000).  Efficacy of Tonophosphan in bovine subclinical hypophosphataemia.  The Blue Cross Book 14:18.
  16. Bhalerao, D.P., Jagadish, S. Keskar, D.V., Dangore, A.D. and Sharma, L.K. (2000). Antibiogram and treatment of bovine subclinical mastitis. Indian Vet.J.77: 244.
  17. Pethe S.G., Keskar, D.V, Samad A. and Jagadish S (2000) A Preliminary study on calcium and phosphorus status of cows in Ratnagiri District of Maharashtra. The Veterinarian. 2000, 24 (9): 12-13.
  18. Keskar, D.V, Sonavane, S.P., Samad A., Gaikwad R.V., Bhalerao, D.P. and Jagadish S. (2000) Efficacy of Liv-O-G on experimentally induced hepatic dysfunction in buffalo calves. The Veterinarian. 2000, 24 (10): 18-19.
  19. Nawade, R.B., Bhalerao, D.P., Jagadish, S., Samad, A. and Keskar, D.V (2000) Neonatal calf diarrhoea: Serotyping of E.coli isolates. Indian Vet. J. 2000, 77(9): 815-816.
  20. Bhalerao, D.P., Nawade, R.B., Jagadish, S., Samad, A. and Keskar, D.V (2000) Neonatal calf diarrhoea, Therapeutic approach. Indian Vet. J. 2000, 77(9): 817-818.
  21. Kandhare, D.P., Keskar, D.V., Jagadish, S., Bhalerao, D.P., Gaikwad, R.V. and Samad, A. (1999).  Assessment of therapeutic efficacy of Levamisole alone and in combination with Amitraz on Sarcoptic mange in sheep. J. Bombay Vet. Coll. 7 (1&2): 41-42.
  22. Shelke, D.D., Keskar, D.V., Jagadish, S., Samad, A., Bhalerao, D.P. and Gaikwad, R.V. (1999).  Clinical and subclinical mastitis in buffaloes. J. Bombay Vet. Coll. 7 (1&2): 43-44.
  23.  Sonawane, S.P., Keskar,D.V., Samad, A., Gaikwad, R.V. and Jagadish, S.(2000).  Efficacy of Tonophosphan in bovine subclinical hypophosphataemia.  The Blue Cross Book 14:18.
  24.  Waghmare, A.V., Pethe, S.G., Sonawane, S.P., Samad, A., Keskar, D.V., Bhalerao, D.P., Gaikwad, R.V. and Jagadish, S. (2000).  Bovine hypocalcaemia and hypophosphataemia in Konkan region of Maharashtra.  Indian J. Vet. Practice 1: 20.
  25. Dhamankar, S. B., Samad, A., Gaikwad, R.V., Keskar, D.V. and Jagadish, S. (2000). Efficacy of a germicidal barrier type post milking teat dip in preventing intra-mammary infections.  Indian Association for Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR): Round table conference on Mastitis, 1: 38-44.
  26.  Keskar, D.V., Patil, V.K., Jagadish, S., Bhalerao, D.P., Gaikwad, R.V. and Samad, A. (2000).  Assessment of Norfloxacin in treating urinary tract infections in canines. Indian J. Vet. Practice 1 (2): 29-30.
  27.  Pethe, S.G., Viegas, A., Keskar, D.V., Gaikwad, R.V. and Samad, A. (2000).  A new rapid animal-side test to detect hypophosphataemia in buffaloes. Indian J. Vet. Practice 1 (2): 47-49.
  28. Dangore, A.D; Bhalerao, D.P.; Jagadish, S.; Keskar, D. V. and Sharma, L.K (2000). Evaluation of some byre side tests in bovine subclinical mastitis. Indian Vet. J.77: 380-381.
  29. Keskar, D.V., Gaikwad, R.V., Samad, A., Bhalerao, D.P. and Jagadish, S. (2003) efficacy of levamisole with or without bromocyclin in treating Sarcoptic mange in sheep. J. Bombay Vet Coll. II (1&2):54.
  30. Keskar, D.V., Gaikwad, R.V., Samad, A., Bhalerao, D.P. and Jagadish, S. (2003) Assessment of efficacy of cloxacillin and levamisole combination in subclinical and clinical mastitis. J. Bombay Vet Coll. II (1 & 2):57.
  31. Keskar D.V., Sonawane S.P., Samad A. and Gaikwad R.V. (2005) Status of calcium and phosphorus levels from Raigad district of Maharashtra State.  J. Bombay Vet Coll. 13 (1 & 2):118-120.
  32. Galdhar, C.N., Gaikwad, R.V. Samad, A., Keskar, D.V., Bhalerao, D.P., Dighe, D.G. and Zende, R.J. (2004) Bovine Udder and its Immunity- An Update. R.V.C. Journal. 42 (4): 179-185.
  33. Gangurde K.C., Keskar D.V., Samad A., Gaikwad R.V., and Ghosh ,K . (2006) Efficacy of fresh and fresh frozen plasma (FFP) on coagulogram against disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) cases in dogs. J. Bombay Vet Coll 14 (1& 2):31-33.
  34. Gangurde K.C., Keskar D.V., Gaikwad R.V. and Sonawale V.B. (2006) A case report –Trypanosomiasis in a buffalo of Nashik city. J. Bombay Vet Coll 14 (1& 2):131.
  35. Mali H.V., Gangurde K.C., Keskar D.V. and Gaikwad R.V., (2006) Study of Auto-Immune Hemolytic Anemia. J. Bombay Vet Coll 14 (1& 2):135.
  36.  Gangurde K.C., Sonawale V. B., Keskar D.V. and Gaikwad R.V., (2006) Successful treatment of repeat breeding cross-bred cows by injection Receptal. J. Bombay Vet Coll 14 (1& 2):141.
  37. Adur M.K., Dighe D.G., Samad A., Keskar D.V., Gaikwad R.V. and Velhankar R.D. (2007) Evaluation of the Sero Conversion Rate of a New Combination DNA Vaccine against Rabies in Dogs. The J.Bombay Vet.Coll. 15 (1&2):1-3.
  38. Patil J.U., Samad A., Keskar D.V., Gaikwad R.V. and Dighe D.G. (2007) Herd Health and Production Management Programs in Selected Dairy Cooperatives in Maharashtra and Gujrat State. The J.Bombay Vet.Coll. 15 (1&2):30-33.
  39. Bijargi S.R., Dighe D.G., Velhankar R.D., Gaikwad R.V. and Keskar D.V. (2007) Acute cystitis in a castrated male Persian cat – A Case Report. The J.Bombay Vet.Coll.  15 (1&2):145.
  40. Galdhar C.N., A.Samad, R.V.Gaikwad, D.V.Keskar (2008) Hemato-biochemical profile in Doxorubicin induced toxicity in rabbits. Indian J.Vet.Med. 28 (1):23-25.
  41. Ahire S.J., D.G.Dighe, D.V.Keskar, R.V.Gaikwad, R.A.Nale, K.S.Ingole and A.Samad, (2008) Somatic cell count in udder secretions of dry buffaloes. Indian J.Vet.Med. 28 (1):48.
  42. Ahire S.J., R.A.Nale, D.G.Dighe, D.V.Keskar, and A.Samad, (2008) Bacterial flora in udder secretion of buffaloes during dry period. Indian J.Vet.Med. 28 (1):61-62.
  43. Dighe D.G. and Kazi J.H (1990) Onion Poisoning in sloth bear-a case study. Indian J. Vet. Med. 10: 37-38
  44. Dighe D.G., Sathe A.B., Jagadish S. & Bhalerao D.P.(1990 )Efficacy of Intermittent peritoneal dialysis in experimentally induced acute renal failure in dogs. Indian J. Vet. Medicine 10: 24-30
  45. Dighe D.G. and Kudale M.L.(1991) Management of Acute Gastric Torsion in Dogs. Indian J. Vet. Surg.120: 31-32
  46. Dighe D.G. (1992) Treatment of Papillomas (Warts) with Antimonium Crudum. Indian J. Vet. Medicine 12: 45
  47. Jagadish S., Bhalerao D.P., Dighe D.G. (1993) Treatment of Psoroptic Mange in a horse with deltametrin (Butox). Blue Cross Book 4: 18-19
  48. Bhalerao D.P. Dighe D.G., Jagadish S. and Kulkarni S.A.(1993) Therapeutic and prophylactic efficacy of calcium propionate against sub clinical bovine ketosis. J. Bombay Vet. College 5: 63-65
  49. Dighe D.G. (1994) Terfenadine Toxicity in dogs a case report. . J. Bombay Vet. College 5: 71
  50. Dighe D.G (1995) Management of Levamisole Toxicity in piglets-a case report. Indian J. Vet. Medicine 15: 54
  51. A.V. Khanvilkar, Pendse M.D. Dighe D.G. and Ambatkar S.V. (1995) Effect of feeding of yeast culture on milk yield and composition of milk in dairy cows. Dairy Guide 9: 10-11
  52. Dighe D.G. Govindrajan R and R. Manickam (2000) Seroprevalence of bovine viral diarrhea by agar gel precipitation (AGPT) and passive haemaglutination (PHA) test. J. Bombay Vet. College 8: 23-26
  53. Dighe D.G. Govindrajan R and R. Manickam (2002) Prevalence of bovine viral diarrhea antibody by indirect ELISA.  J. Bombay Vet. College 10(1&2): 23-24
  54. D.G.Dighe R.Govindarajan and R.Manickam (2003) Detection of bovine virus diarrhea antibody in cattle sera by dot immunobinding assay. Indian J.Vet. Med.23: 108-109
  55. Adur M.K., D.G.Dighe, A. Samad,D.V.Keskar, R.V.Gaikwad and R.D.Velhankar (2007) Evaluation of the sero conversion rate of a new combination DNA vaccine agaist rabies in dogs J. Bombay Vet. College 15(1&2): 1-3
  56.   Patil J.U.,A.Samad,D.V.Keskar,R.V.Gaikwad and D.G.Dighe (2007)Herd health and production management programs in selected dairy co-operatives in Maharashtra and Gujrat state. J. Bombay Vet. College 15: 30-33
  57. Bijargi S.R.,D.G.Dighe,R.D.Velhankar,R.V.Gaikwad and D.V.Keskar (2007)Acute cystitis in a castrated male percian cat-a case report J. Bombay Vet. College 15(1&2): 145
  58. S.J.Ahire ,D.G.Dighe, D.V.Keskar, R.V.Gaikwad, R.A.Nale,K.H.Ingole,and A.Samad   (2008)Somatic cell count in udder secretions of dry buffaloes. Indian J.Vet. Med.28: 48
  59. S.J.Ahire , R.A.Nale D.G.Dighe, D.V.Keskar and A.Samad (2008)Bacterial flora in       udder secretion of buffaloes during dry period. Indian J.Vet. Med.28: 61-62
  60. R.D.Velhankar,D.G.Dighe,R.V.Gaikwad and D.V.Keskar (2008)Multifocal paroxysmal ventricvular tachycardia subsequent to pyometra in a bitch.J.Canine Develo.Res.5:13-15
  61. Sankhe R.A.,Thorat K.S.,ManerS.K.,Pawar V.N.,Dighe D.G.,Velhankar R.D.,Muley V.D. and Keskar D.V.(2009)Therapeutic management of open pyometra in abitch –a case report J. Bombay Vet. College 17(1): 79-80
  62. D.G.Dighe and R.Govindarajan (2009) Seroepidemiological studies on bovine viral diarrhea Indian J.Vet. Med.29: 108-109
  63. V.D.Muley, D.G.Dighe, R.D.Velhankar and D.V.Keskar (2009)Treatment of Canine Parvo viral(CPV)infection in a pup-a therapeutic and nutrceutical approach,Intal Polyvet 10(II):371-372
  64. V.D.Muley, D.G.Dighe, R.V.Gaikwad, S.S.Ugile, K.V.Garud, R.D.Velhankar and D.V.Keskar (2010)Congenital hypothyroidism in Lhasa apso pup Vet.World 3(3): 137
  65. V.D.Muley, D.G.Dighe, R.D.Velhankar and D.V.Keskar(2010) Therapeutic Management of Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction in a German Shepherd Dog-a Case Report J. Bombay Vet. College 16(1): 71
  66. D.G.Dighe, R.D.Velhankar, V.D.Muley, N.R.Kulkarni, V.N.Pawar  and  D.V.Keskar(2010) Osteodystropia Fibrosa in a Horse-a Case Report J. Bombay Vet. College 16 (1): 72-73
  67. Galdhar C, Gaikwad R, Samad A, Krishna BA (2007) Is Galium-67 citrate a superior test to predict doxorubicin induced cardiomyopathy? World Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Volume 6, Supplement 1, July 2007: S-74-75.
  68. Prajapati P.A., Poddar, S.S., Gaikwad R.V., Galdhar C.N., Vijay Tripathi and Patel M. M. (2010) Evaluation of controlled release ophthalmic minitablets prepared by direct compression. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 2(9):030.C.N.Galdhar, R.V.Gaikwad and A. Samad (2010) Studies on evaluation of left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) by nuclear medicine techniques in rabbits.  Indian Veterinary Journal. 87 (9): 867.
  69. C.N.Galdhar, R.V.Gaikwad and A.Samad (2008) Nuclear medicine: Basis and application in diagnosis of Hepatic Disorders in Canines. Intas Polivet 2008, 9:305-308.


COMPLETED RESEARCH SCHEMES
 
Sr. No.
Title / Scheme
Duration
Agency
 
Wether Based Animal Disease Forecast
2002-2005
I.C.A.R.
 
ECG abnormalities in Experimental dogs
2003-04
Lupin Pharma
  1.  
Trials of Ceftiofur Na injection in buffaloes
2003-04
Alembic
  1.  
Empowerment and capacity building to implement herd health and productivity improvement in dairy animals.
2003-2004
M/s NABARD
  1.  
Improving Access – Quality of Animal Health Service through Comprehensive Village Herd
2004
World Bank  
  1.  
To evaluate and confirm efficacy of Blank Canther extract in experimental frothy bloat in goats
2007
National Innovation Foundation
  1.  
Efficacy trial of calcium pellet
2006
Indian immunologicals
  1.  
To determine the efficacy of Amoxyrum Forte with other market brands, based on reduction of naturally occurring new Intramammary infusions and clinical improvement in clinical and subclinical cases in cows and buffaloes
2007-08
Virbac Animal Health India Pvt. Ltd
  1.  
Therapeutic evaluation of POP-IN in clinical cases of uterine prolaps
2012
Natural Remedies Pvt. Ltd.,Bangalore
Sr. No.
Title / Scheme
Duration
Agency
 
RFS on “Establishment of blood and blood component facility and a referral coagulopathy laboratory”.
2001-2012
ICAR, NEW DELHI
2.
To establish Renal Hemodialysis Unit for Pet Animals
2010-13
RFS, MVC, Mumbai
3
To establish Cardiovascular Unit for Pet Animals
2010-13
RFS, MVC, Mumbai
And Donation from Benevolent Pet owner
1)      Late Dr. G.R. Murkibhavi
2)      Late Dr.V.S.Bhave
3)      Dr.L.K.Kadvekar
4)      Dr. K.V.Joshi
5)      Dr.A.B.Sathe
6)      Dr. S.Jagdish
7)     Dr. D.P.Bhalerao