Faculty
Veterinary Microbiology
Dr. H. K. Mukhopadhyay
Professor & Head
Qualification: MVSc., Ph.D.,
Instituitional Email: hirakvmc@river.edu.in
Dr. V. M. Vivek Srinivas
Assistant Professor
Qualification: MVSc., Ph.D.,
Instituitional Email: vivekvmc@river.edu.in
Dr. V. Jayalakshmi
Assistant Professor (C)
Qualification: M.V.Sc.
Instituitional Email: drvjvmc@river.edu.in
Courses Offered
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | YEAR | REGULATION |
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| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Second Professional | MSVE 2016 |
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits | |
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| Unit-1 | General & Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology | 3 + 2(Annual) |
| Unit-2 | Veterinary Mycology | |
| Unit-3 | Microbial Biotechnology | |
| Unit-4 | Veterinary Immunology & Serology | |
| Unit-5 | General & Systematic Veterinary Virology | |
| DEGREE PROGRAMME REGULATION : |
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|---|---|---|
| M.V.Sc., (Veterinary Microbiology) | Second Professional | MSVE 2016 |
| DEGREE PROGRAMME REGULATION : |
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| COURSES OFFERED | Credits | |
| VMC 501 | General Bacteriology | 2 + 1 |
| VMC 502 | Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology | 2 + 1 |
| VMC 503 | General Virology | 2 + 1 |
| VMC 504 | Systematic Veterinary Virology | 2 + 1 |
| VMC 505 | Principles of Veterinary Immunology | 2 + 1 |
| VMC 506 | Veterinary Mycology | 1 + 1 |
| VMC 507 | Vaccinology | 2 + 0 |
| VMC 508 | Techniques in Microbiology | 0 + 2 |
| VMC 509 | Techniques in Molecular Microbiology | 1 + 2 |
| VMC 510 | Molecular Immunology | 1 + 1 |
| VMC 511 | Mucosal Immunology | 1 + 0 |
| VMC 512 | Introduction to Microbial Bio-informatics | 1 + 0 |
| VMC 591 | Master’s Seminar | 1 + 0 |
| VMC 599 | Master’s Research | 1 + 0 |
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’: 54
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Antony, P.X. and Pillai, R.M. 2001. Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Johne’s disease in an organized cattle farm at Pondicherry. Indian Journal of Animal Health 40:185-186.
- Antony, P.X., Mukhopadhyay, H.K. and Pillai, R.M. 2002. Simultaneous isolation of Candida guilliermondii and Bacillus cereus from a case of clinical mastitis - a rare report. Indian Journal of Animal Health 41:21-23.
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Pillai,R.M., Pal,U.K. and Ajay Kumar, V.J. 2004. Microbial quality of fresh chicken in retail outlets of Pondicherry. Indian Journal of Poultry Science 39(3): 291-293.
- Panneer,D., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X. and Pillai,R.M. 2008. Comparison of diagnostic tests and antigenic typing of Canine Parvo Virus. Indian J. Virology. 19(2): 150-154
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Pillai,R.M., Pal,U.K. and Ajay Kumar, V.J. 2009. Microbial quality of fresh chevon and beef in retail outlets of Pondicherry. Tamil Nadu Journal of Vet and Ani. Sci. 5 (1): 33-36
- M.P.Soumya, R.M.Pillai P.X.Antony Mukhopadhyay H.K. and V.N.Rao. 2009 Comparison of faecal culture and IS900 PCR assay for the detection of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in bovine faecal samples. Vet. Res.Commun 33:281-91
- Panneer,D., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X. and Pillai,R.M. 2009. Isolation and antigenic typing of canine parvovirus. Journal of Interacademicia 13 (2): 178-83
- Amsaveni,A., Antony,P.X., Mukhopadhyay,H.K , Pillai,R.M., Vijayalakshmi, P., Thanislass, J and Subba Reddy, K.V. 2009. Isolation, identification, antibiogram and serotyping of E.coli isolated from cases of mastitis in Pondicherry. Journal of Interacademicia 13: 467-470
- Amsaveni,A, Antony,P.X., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., M Pillai,R.M., Vijayalakshmi,P and Thanislass,J. 2010. Development of PCR assay for the detection of Streptococus agalactiae from milk samples. Indian Vet. J. 87: 1192-93
- Parthiban,S , Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X. and Pillai,R.M. 2010. Molecular typing of Canine parvovirus occurring in Pondicherry by multiplex PCR and PCR-RFLP. Indian Journal of Virology. 21: 86-89
- Parthiban,S. Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X., Pillai, R.M. 2010. Epidemiology of canine parvovirus enteritis in pet dogs in Puducherry (India). Animal Science Reporter. 4 (3): 98-102
- Parthiban,S. Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Vijayalakshmi,P. and Rao,V.N. 2010. Mixed infection of Parvovirus enteriris and Ancylostomiasis in a pup:case profile. Animal Science Reporter. 4(2): 65-68
- Amsaveni,A, Antony,P.X., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Madhudoodanan Pillai,R., Vijayalakshmi,P.,Thanislass,J and Subba Reddy, K.V. 2010. Detection of Beta Lactamase activity in Staphylococci isolated from cases of bovine mastitis. Indian Vet. J. 87: 647-649
- Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Thanislass,J., Panneer,D., Antony,P.X., Rao,V.N. and Pillai,R.M. 2010. A PCR-RFLP study for detection of canine parvovirus. Indian Vet. J. 87: 437-439
- Mohanraj, J., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Thanislass,J., Antony,P.X., and Pillai,R.M. 2010. Isolation, Molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of canine parvovirus. Infection, genetics and evolution. 10 :1237-41
- Karthik,M., Madusoodanan Pillai,R.M., Antony,P.X., Mukhopadhyay,H.K. and Rameshkumar,B. 2011. Microbial species associated with canine otitis externa and their antibiogram. Indian Vet. J. 88 (3): 13-14
- Krithiga, N., Amsaveni,A., Antony,P.X.., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Madhusoodanan Pillai, R, Vijayalakshmi,P., Thanislass,J. and Subba Reddy,K.V. 2011. Detection of Beta lactamase activity in Staphylococci isolated from bovine mastitis. Indian Vet. J. 88 (3): 81
- Parthiban,S. Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X., Pillai,R.M. and Rao,V.N. 2011. Isolation and typing of canine parvovirus in CRFK cell line in Puducherry,South India. The Indian J.Microbiol. 51: 456-460.
- Amsaveni,A, Antony,P.X., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Madhudoodanan Pillai,R., Vijayalakshmi,P.,Thanislass,J and Subba Reddy, K.V. 2011. PCR assay for detection of Candida from bovine mastitic milk sample. Indian Vet. J 88 (3): 11-13
- Krithiga, N., Antony,P.X.., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Madhusoodanan Pillai, R, Vijayalakshmi,P., Thanislass,J. and Subba Reddy,K.V. 2011. Species characterization and antibiogram profile of Staphylococci isolates in clinical bovine mastitis. Animal Science Reporter. 5 (1): 3-8
- Mohanraj, J., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X., and Pillai,R.M. 2011. Screening of Canine Parvovirus infection. Indian Vet. J. 88(11):12-13.
- Parthiban,S. Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Antony,P.X., Pillai,R.M. and Rao,V.N. 2011. Isolation and typing of canine parvovirus in CRFK cell line in Puducherry,South India. Indian J. Microbiol.51(4):456-60.
- Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Amsaveni,S. Matta,S.L., Antony,P.X., Thanislass,J. and Pillai,R.M.2012. Development and evaluation of Loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid and sensitive detection of canine parvovirus DNA directly in faecal specimens. Lett. Appl.Microbiol. 55(3):202-209.
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K Thanislass,J., Pillai,R.M., Antony, P.X. and Rao,V.N. 2012. Detection of canine distemper by nested PCR. Indian Vet. J. 89(11): 09-11.
- Srinivas, V.M.V., Mukhopadhyay, H.K, Thanislass, J, Antony, P.X and Pillai, R.M. 2013. Molecular epidemiology of canine parvovirus in southern India. Vet. World 6: 744-749.
- Sumanth Kumar,R., Pillai, R.M., Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Antony, P.X., Thanislass, J. Srinivas, V.M.V. and Vishnupriya, S. 2013. Seroepidemiology of canine leptospirosis by iELISA and MAT. Vet. World 6: 926-930.
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Matta, S.L, Amsaveni, S, Antony, P.X. Thanislass, J. and Pillai, R.M. 2014. Phylogenetic analysis of canine parvovirus partial VP2 gene in India. Virus Genes: 48(1): 89-95.
- Vishnupriya S, Antony PX, Mukhopadhyay HK, Pillai RM, Thanislass J, Vivek Srinivas VM and Sumanth Kumar R. Methicillin resistant staphylococci associated with bovine mastitis and their zoonotic importance 2014. Veterinary World 7(6): 422-427.
- Srinivas, V.M.V., Parthiban, S.,Mukhopadhyay, H.K, and Antony, P.X. 2014. Pasteurella multocida infection in Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae): case report. The Indian Vet. J. 91:9-12.
- Selvaraj Stephen, Balakrishnan Sangeetha, Prabakhar X. Antony. 2014. Seroprevalence of coxiellosis (Q fever) in sheep & goat in Puducherry & neighbouring Tamil Nadu. Indian J Med Res 140 (12): 785-787.
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Mangadevi, N., Nobal RKT., Amsaveni, S., Antony, P.X., Thanislass, J., Srinivas V.M. and Pillai,R.M. 2016. Molecular Characterization of Parvoviruses from domestic cats reveals emergence of newer variants in India. J. Feline Med. Sur. 55(3):202-209.
- Mangadevi, N., Mukhopadhyay,H.K Amsaveni, S., Brindhalakshmi, S., ,Antony,P.X., Thanislass,J., Mottou V.S and Pillai,R.M. 2016. Full length VP2 gene analysis of Canine Parvovirus reveals emergence of newer variants in India. Acta Microbiologica Immunologica Hungarica DOI 10.1556/030.63.2016.010.
- Sangeetha, B., Antony, P.X., Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Madhusoodanan Pillai, R, Thanislass, J. Vijayalakshmi, P., and Mouttou V.S. 2016. Genetic characterization of Fluroquinolone Resistant Escherichia coli associated with bovine mastitis in India. Vet. World 9-705-709.
- Parthiban S., Pothiappan P., Mukhopadhyay, H.K. 2016. Haemotological and therapeutic aspects of canine parvovirus infection in non descript pups. Indian Vet J 93: 35-37.
- Mukhopadhyay, H.K.,,Antony, P.X. and Pillai, R.M. 2016. Monitoring of canine parvovirus strains circulating in India. J. Env. Bio-Sci. 30 (2): 4-13.
- Nobal RKT., Mukhopadhyay, H.K., Antony, P.X. and Pillai,R.M. 2016. Monitoring of Canine Parvovirus Strains Circulating in Southern India”. J.Env.Bio-Sci., 30 (2): 427-430.
- Blessy Rajan, Sumanth Kumar, Madhusoodanan Pillai, R., Antony,P.X., Mukhopadhyay,H.K., Sangeetha, B., Nobal RKT. and Mouttou V.S.. 2017. Comparative study on sero diagnosis of bovine leptospirosis by micro-agglutination test (MAT) and indirect ELISA. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 6(2): 151-158.
- Uday Seetha, Sumanth Kumar, Raghavan Madhusoodanan Pillai, Mouttou Vivek Srinivas, Prabhakar Xavier Antony and Hirak Kumar Mukhopadhyay. 2018. Malassezia Species Associated With Dermatitis in Dogs and Their Antifungal Susceptibility. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 7(6): 1994-2007.
- Sangeetha Subramani, Hirak Kumar Mukhopadhyay, Mouttou Vivek Srinivas, Muthuraj Muthaiah, Prabhakar Xavier Antony and Jacob Thanislass. 2018. Cloning and Expression of Recombinant VP2 Capsid Protein Gene of Canine Parvovirus in E. coli System. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci2 7(10): 2452-2461.
- Bhaswanth K, Vivek Srinivas VM, Selvi D, Antony PX and Mukhopadhyay HK. 2019. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Malassezia pachydermatis from Otitis Externa of Dogs. Veterinary Research International. 7(3):159-164.
- Jayalakshmi, V., Srinivas, V.M., Antony, P.X., Thanislass, J., Vijayalakshmi, P. and Mukhopadhyay, H.K. 2019. Comparative Immune responses of pups following Modified Live Virus vaccinations against Canine parvovirus. Vet. World. 12(9): 1422-1427.
- R. Venkatvasan, P.X. Antony, H.K. Mukhopadhyay, V. Jayalakshmi, V.M. Vivek Srinivas, J. Thanislass, Selvaraj Stephen. 2020. Characterization of methicillin - Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from goats and their relationship to goat handlers using multi-locus sequence typing (MLST). Small Ruminant Research. 186: 106097.
- Bhaswanth, K., Vivek Srinivas, V.M., Selvi, D., Jayalakshmi, V., Antony, P.X. and Mukhopadhyay, H.K. P32 Gene based molecular characterization of Goatpox virus. 2020.Veterinary Research International. 8(1): 28-32.
- Tamilarasu S, Jayalakshmi V, Vivek Srinivas VM, Vinodh Kumar OR, Antony PX and Mukhopadhyay HK. Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Dogs. 2020. Veterinary Research International. 8(2): 58-61.
- Tamilarasu, S., Jayalakshmi, V., Srinivas, V.M.V., Barbuddhe, S.B., Antony, P.X., Mukhopadhyay, H.K. 2020. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius in dogs. Ind J Vet Sci and Biotech, 15(4): 71-74.
- Devi J, Antony PX, Mukhopadhyay HK, Thanislass J, Pillai RM, Vijayalakshmi P, Jayalakshmi V and VM Vivek Srinivas. 2020, Characterization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from dogs using SCCmec typing. International Journal of Applied Research. 6(10): 345- 350.
- Indhuja Ganesan, Prabhaker Xavier Antony, Jayalakshmi Vasu, Mouttou Vivek Srinivas, Jacob Thanislass, Hirak Kumar Mukhopadhyay. 2021. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) from swine by using Spa Typing. Ind J Vet Sci and Biotech. 17(3): 73-77.
- Bhaswanth K., Vivek Srinivas,V.M. Jayalakshmi V., Antony P.X., Rajkumar K., Venkatesa Permal S., Mukhopadhyay H. K. 2022. Phylodynamic and genetic diversity of parvoviruses of cats in southern India. Virus Dis.
- M. Abirami, Mouttou Vivek Srinivas, Jayalakshmi V., P.X. Antony, J. Thanislass , Muthuraj M. and H. K. Mukhopadhyay. 2020. Genotyping of Canine Distemper Virus Lineage in Clinically Infected Dogs in Puducherry, Southern India. Microbiology Research Journal International, 30(7): 17-30.
- Tamilarasu S., P.X. Antony, Jayalakshmi V., Mouttou V. Srinivas, Venkatesa Perumal, S., Selvi S., H. K. Mukhopadhyay. 2022. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL) Producing Escherichia Coli from Dogs. Ind J Vet Sci and Biotech. 18(4), 86-91.
- Singaravelan, T., Antony, P.X., Vasu, J., Srinivas, M.V., Shanmugam, V.P., Darmalingam, S. and Mukhopadhyay, H.K. 2022. Isolation and Molecular Characterization of pAmpC Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Dogs, Dog Owners and General Public in Puducherry. J. Anim. Res., 12(03): 01-07.
- Vignesh, M., Vasu, J., Nivedha, D., Srinivas, M. V., Iyyanar, S., & Mukhopadhyay, H. K. 2022. Isolation and Antibiogram of Escherichia coli from Canine Pyometra in Puducherry Region. Ind J Vet Sci and Biotech. 18(5), 130-133.
- Vivek Srinivas VM, Sambath U, Selvi S, Jayalakshmi V, Mukhopadhyay HK. 2023. Molecular detection and Genetic analysis of Lumpy skin disease virus (LSDV) in India. Ind J Vet Sci and Biotech. 19(1), 18-22.
- Hemavathi, A, Sai Nehru B, Vivek Srinivas VM, Kathiresan R, Devadevi N, Jayalakshmi V and Mukhopadhyay HK. (2023). Isolation, PCR based Diagnosis and Therapeutic Management of Bovine Dermatophilosis. J Anim Res. 3(01):93-98.
Services Provided
Diagnostic Services
| # | Disease Diagnosis | Identification | Test done at Dept. of VMC | ||
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| 1 | Johnes Disease | Mycobacterium sp. detection | DME – Acid fast staining I/D skin testing (Johnin test) |
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| 2 | Tuberculosis | Mycobacterium sp. detection | DME – Acid fast staining I/D skin testing (Tuberculin test) |
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| 3 | Haemorrhagic septicaemia | Pasteurella sp. detection | DME – Leishman staining Isolation & identification, PCR |
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| 4 | Dermatophilosis | Dermatophilus sp. detection | DME – Geimsa staining Isolation & identification, PCR |
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| 5 | Brucellosis | Brucella antibody detection/titration | Plate agglutination Test for detection Tube agglutination Test for titration |
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| 6 | Mycoplasmosis | Mycoplasma sp. identification | PCR | ||
| 7 | Anthrax infection | Bacterial identification | DME- Leishman staining | ||
| 8 | Newcastle disease in poultry | ND virus detection | PCR, HA test, HI test | ||
| 9 | ILT infection in poultry | ILT virus detection | PCR | ||
| 10 | Parvoviral imfection in poultry | CPV detection | PCR, Real-time PCR | ||
| 11 | FMD viral infection serotyping | FMD virus serotyping | Sandwich ELISA | ||
| 12 | Canine Distemper viral infection | CD virus detection | RT-PCR | ||
| 13 | PPR viral infection | PPR virus detection | RT-PCR | ||
| 14 | ORF viral infection | ORF virus detection | PCR | ||
| 15 | Goat pox/ Sheep pox viral infection | Goat pox/ Sheep pox virus detection | PCR | ||
| 16 | Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) | LSD virus detection | PCR | ||
| 17 | Cutaneous mycosis | Dermatophyte identification | DME- LCB staining, Isolation & identification, PCR | ||
| 18 | Superficial mycosis | Malasseiza detection | DME- Methylene blue staining, Isolation & identification, PCR | ||
| 19 | Candidiasis | Candida sp identification | DME- Methylene blue staining, Isolation & identification, PCR | ||
| 20 | Skin infection, Mastitis, Ear infection, Ocular infection, Abcess/wound, Urinary Tract Infection, Uterine Infection | Bacterial/ fungal identification | Isolation & identification, PCR | ||
| 21 | Mastitis, Ear infection, Ocular infection, Abcess/wound, Urinary Tract Infection, Uterine Infection | Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing | Disc diffusion method | ||
| 22 | Skin infection, Mastitis, Ear infection, Ocular infection, Abcess/wound, Urinary Tract Infection, Uterine Infection | Anti-fungal Susceptibility Testing | Disc diffusion method | ||
| 23 | Wart (Bovine / Canine) | Auto vaccine preparation for therapy | |||
| 24 | E. coli, Salmonella sp., Staphylococcus sp. - Isolation & identification, PCR & AMR detection | ||||
Facilities Available
| Sl. No | Laboratory facilities |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laboratory with Class II Biosafety Cabinet |
| 2 | Virology Laboratory -cum- Cell culture Laboratory |
| 3 | Bacteriology & Immunology Laboratory – I |
| 4 | Bacteriology & Immunology Laboratory – II |
| 5 | PCR Lab |
| 6 | Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory |
| 7 | FMD ELISA Laboratory |
| 8 | Bioinformatics Lab |
| 9 | Culture Media Preparation Room |
| 10 | Sterilization Room (Glasswares & Plasticware) |
| 11 | Glasswares Washing, Drying & Packing Room |
Laboratory with Class II Biosafety Cabinet
Bacteriology & Immunology Lab - I
Virology Lab - 1
Virology Lab - 2
Diagonostic Microbiology
Class Room
Bacteriology & Immunology Lab - II
Foot & Mouth diseases (FMD) Lab
canine Parvovirus Lab (CPV) Lab
Bio-Informatics Lab
| Major instruments Available | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Class - II Biosafety Cabinet |
| 2 | Vertical Laminar Air Flow Cabinet |
| 3 | Horizontal Laminar Air Flow Cabinet |
| 4 | Mini Horizontal Laminar Air Flow Cabinet |
| 5 | Hot Air Oven |
| 6 | Horizontal Autoclave Machine |
| 7 | BIORAD-Thermocycler |
| 8 | Eppendorf Thermomixer |
| 9 | -60°C Horizontal Deep Freezer |
| 10 | -50°C Horizontal Deep Freezer |
| 11 | -20°C Vertical Deep Freezer |
| 12 | -20°C Horizontal Deep Freezer |
| 13 | -20°C Horizontal Deep Freezer (Double Door) |
| 14 | OLYMPUS BX60 Inverted Microscope |
| 15 | OLYMPUS IX50 Inverted Microscope |
| 16 | High-Speed Cooling Centrifuge |
| 17 | Eppendorf Centrifuge |
| 18 | UV Transilluminator |
| 19 | ELISA Reader |
| 20 | Bacteriological Incubator |
| 21 | CO2 Incubator |
| 22 | BOD 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, |