RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

(Formerly Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences)
Government of Puducherry Institution - Affiliated to Pondicherry University
NAAC "B+" Grade Accreditation | UGC 2(f) & 12(B) Status | +0413 2271671 | office@river.edu.in

RAJIV GANDHI INSTITUTE OF VETERINARY EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

(Formerly Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences)
Government of Puducherry Institution - Affiliated to Pondicherry University
NAAC "B+" Grade Accrediation | UGC 2(f) & 12(B) Status | +0413 2271671 | office@river.edu.in

Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding

 
Dr. Lydia Dhanamal, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Professor & Head
   lydiadc@river.edu.in
 
 
Dr. R. Ganesan, M.Sc.(Stat.), Ph.D., P.G.D.Adv.Comp. Software
Professor
   rganesan@river.edu.in
 

COURSES OFFERED

1. B.V.Sc. & A.H. (MSVE 2016 Regulations)


ANIMAL GENETICS AND BREEDING-- Credit Hours: Theory: 3 Practical: 1


UnitTHEORYPRACTICAL
1 Biostatistics and Computer Application Biostatistics and Computer Application
2 Principles of Animal and Population Genetics Principles of Animal and Population Genetics
3 Principles of Animal Breeding Principles of Animal Breeding


ANNUAL EXAMINATION

PapersUnitsMax. MarksWeightage
THEORY      
Paper - I 1 & 2 100 20
Paper - II 3 100 20
PRACTICAL      
Paper - I 1 & 2 100 20
Paper - II 3 100 20


FACILITIES



A) Laboratory Facilities


    • 1. A fully equipped research laboratory for carrying out cytogenetics work.
    • 2. A fully furnished laboratory for conducting UG practicals.
    • 3. Laboratory for biochemical polymorphism studies.

B) Audio Visual Teaching aids available


    • 1. Video cassettes on structure of chromosomes and genes and the application of genetics to human welfare
    • 2. Charts on cell division, structure of chromosomes, linkage and different type of gene actions and on various other topics of genetics and breeding
    • 3. Slides on different stages on mitosis and meiosis

C) Computer Center


  • The computer center of the department is acting as the central computer facility for the college which is catering the needs of the staff, students and administration. Computer training is provided to the students and office staff of the college.