Faculty
Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
Dr.V. Bhanu Rekha
Professor & Head
Qualification: M.VSc., Ph.D.,PGDZ
Instituitional Email: bhanurekhav@river.edu.in
Dr. V.J. AjayKumar
Professor
Qualification: M.VSc., Ph.D.,
Instituitional Email: drajaykumar@river.edu.in
Dr. M. Nithya Quintoil
Assistant Professor (C)
Qualification: M.VSc., PGDCA
Instituitional Email: nithyaquintoil.m@river.edu.in
Courses Offered
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | YEAR | REGULATION |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Third Professional | MSVE 2016 |
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Unit-1 | Veterinary Public Health and Food safety | 3 + 1 (Annual) |
| Unit-2 | Veterinary Epidemiology | |
| Unit-3 | Zoonotic Disease | |
| Unit-4 | Environmental Hygiene | |
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | REGULATION |
|---|---|
| M.V.Sc., (Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology) | ICAR 2016 |
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits |
|---|---|
| VPH 602 - Bacterial and Rickettsial agents of Public Health Significance | 2+1 |
| VPH 607 - Milk and Meat hygiene | 2+1 |
| VPH 608 - Environmental Pollution and Safety | 2+1 |
| VPH 601 - Elements of Veterinary Public Health | 1+1 |
| VPH 604 - Zoonoses, Epidemiology and Public Health | 2+1 |
| VPH 605 - Principles of Food Hygiene and Safety | 2+1 |
| VPH 606 - Food-Borne Infections and Intoxications | 2+1 |
| VPH 609 - Fish, Fish Products and Seafood Hygiene | 1+1 |
| VPH 610 - Bioterrorism and Disaster Management | 1+1 |
| VPH 603 - Viral, Fungal and Parasitic agents of Public Health Significance | 2+1 |
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | REGULATION |
|---|---|
| M.V.Sc., (Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology) | ICAR 2023 |
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits |
|---|---|
| VPE 501 - Concepts in Veterinary Public Health and One Health* | 2+0 |
| VPE 502 - Zoonoses - I* | 2+1 |
| VPE 503 - Zoonoses - I* | 2+1 |
| VPE 504 - Principles of Epidemiology* | 2+1 |
| VPE 505 - Hygiene and Safety of Foods of Animal and Aquatic Origin* | 2+1 |
| VPE 506 - Food-borne Infections and Intoxications | 2+1 |
| VPE 507 - Food Safety Standards, and Regulations | 2+1 |
| VPE 508 - Environmental Hygiene and Safety | 2+1 |
| VPE 509 - Applied Epidemiology | 2+1 |
| VPE 510 - Biosecurity, Bioterrorism and Disaster Management | 2+0 |
| VPE 511 - Laboratory Techniques in Veterinary Public Health* | 0+3 |
| VPE 591 - Master’s seminar* | 0+1 |
| VPE 599 - Master’s research | 30 |
Research Projects
Total No. of Projects from the Department: 3
a. Ongoing Research Projects - 1
| Title of the Project | Name of the Investigators | Funding Agency | Duration | Amount Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of multi-strain probiotics against food-borne pathogens in commercial broiler chicken |
|
Zenex Animal Health Pvt. Ltd | 6 months | Rs 4.45 lakhs |
b.Completed Research Projects -2
| Title of the Project | Name of the Investigators | Funding Agency | Duration | Amount Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study on Top Milk Quality and Its’ Determinants in Pondicherry | Dr V J Ajaykumar Dr V BhanuRekha |
DSTE, Pondicherry | One year | Rs 1,00,185/- |
| Microbial quality of fresh meat sold in retail outlets of Pondicherry and its significance to Public Health | Dr H.K. Mukhopadhyay Dr R M Pillai Dr V J Ajaykumar Dr U K Pal |
DSTE, Pondicherry | One year | Rs 60,000/- |
Research Publications
No. of Research Publications ‘from the Department’: 24
Research papers (34)
- Ajay kumar.V.J., Bhanu Rekha.V. and A.Bhattacharya (2004). Study on Bacterial contamination of Top Milk and its’ Determinants in Pondicherry, India. Journal of Veterinary Public Health, 2 (1&2): 23-28.
- Bhattacharya, Ajay kumar .V.J., Bhanu Rekha .V (2005). Capillaria Hepatica infection Among Rats in Pondicherry. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 75 (6): 652-653
- S. Sanjivikumar, V.J. Ajay Kumar, A. Bhattacharya, V. Bhanurekha and V. Kesava Rao (2009) Assesment Microbial Quality of Sea Fish (Sardinella fimbriata) sold in Puducherry- J. Meat Sci. 6(1): 61-63.
- L. Mohan Raj, Ajay Kumar, A Bhattacharya and V Bhanu Rekha (2010) A study on microbial Quality of Raw Pasteurized Milk Sold in Pondicherry, India. IndianJ. Vet.PubHlth, 8(2):121-12.
- Bhanu Rekha.V, Ajay kumar .V.J, A.Bhattacharya, Gowri Yale and M.Dhanalakshmi (2014). Assessment of bacterial quality of different water sources in Pondicherry. Shanlax International journal of Veterinary Sciences. 1 (4): 13-15.
- C. Vijayan , V.J. Ajay Kumar , A. Bhattacharya and S. Leonal Rabins 2015 The Study of Distribution and Determinants of Human Dog Bite Cases in Puducherry, India Shanlax International Journal of Veterinary Science Vol.3 , No.1ISSN : 2321 – 6387
- S. Leonal Rabins*, V.J.Ajay Kumar , A. Bhattacharya and C.Vijayan (2015) Characterisation and Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling of Staphylococcus aureus from Raw Milk and Milk products sold in Puducherry , India. Shanlax International Journal of Veterinary Science.Vol 3 No 1 ISSN: 2321 – 6387
- Vijayan, C., V.J. Ajay Kumar, A. Bhattacharya and S. Leonal rabins. (2016) Prevalence of Entero – haemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7(EHEC) in Chevon in Puducherry. Asian Journal of Veterinary science. volume 1, Issue 1
- Vijayan, C., Ajay Kumar, V.J., Bhattacharya, A. and Leonal Rabins.(2016) Assessing the burden of human dog bite cases in Puducherry, India. International Journal of Current Research, Vol.8, Issue, 10, pp. 40589 – 40593
- S. Leonal Rabins*, A. Bhattacharya , V.J. Ajay kumar , C. Vijayan (2016). Bacterial load in pasteurized milk and milk products marketed in Puducherry , India. Asian Journal of Veterinary Science (AJVETS).Volume 1 , Issue 1
- *Leonal Rabins, S., Bhattacharya, A. Ajay kumar ,V.J. and Vijayan ,C.(2016) Isolation, characterization and biofilm production of E. coli from Mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta). Intl Journal of Development Research ,Vol. 06, Issue, 11,pp. 10093 – 10097
- *Leonal Rabins , S., Bhattacharya, A., Ajay Kumar , V.J. and Vijayan,C.(2016) Characetrisation of Klebsiella Pnuemoniae from fresh vegetables marketed in Puducherry. International Journal of Current Research, Vol.8, Issue, 10,pp. 40598 – 40603
- S.Leonal Rabins* ,A.Bhattacharya , V.J.Ajay Kumar , C. Vijayan (2016). Assessment of bacterial quality of beef sold in major retail outlets of Puducherry, India. Asian Journal of Veterinary Science, volume 1, Issue 1(2016) volume 1, Issue 1
- C Vijayan, V J Ajay Kumar, A bhattacharya and S. Leonal Rabins.(2017). Detection of Biofilm producing Vibrio parahaemolyticus from anchovy fish (Stolephorus indicus) sold in Puducherry. J. Meat, Sci, 12 (1) 44-47
- C Vijayan, VJ Ajaykumar, A Bhattacharya and V Bhanu Rekka (2017). Detection of enterohaemorrhagic E. Coli O157: H7 from beef and chevon sold in and around Puducherry. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 5(6): 1345-1353.
- C Vijayan, VJ Ajaykumar, A Bhattacharya and V Bhanu Rekka (2017). Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus from Marine Crabs Sold in and around Puducherry and Its Public Health Significance. International Journal of Livestock Research. 8(2): 189-208.
- Narayana Rao, VJ Ajaykumar, Nithya quintal, V Bhanu Rekka and A Bhattacharya (2017). Detection of anti-microbial residues in milk sold in Puducherry by microbial growth inhibition test. IndianJ. Vet.PubHlth, 3(2):28-29.
- S Leonal Rabins, A Bhattacharya, VJ Ajay Kumar, PX Antony, V Bhanu Rekha and S Venkatesa Perumal (2018). An exploration on animal and public health significance of salmonella from major meat sources in Puducherry, India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(4): 1691-1699
- S Leonal Rabins, A Bhattacharya, VJ Ajay kumar, PX Antony, V Bhanu Rekha and S Venkatesa Perumal (2018). Screening of salmonella and Shigella from foodborne diarrheal cases in puducherry, India. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 7(9): 167-174.
- Abhishek Madan, Ajay Kumar V.J., Bhanu Rekha. V, Indhu Prathibha. A, Kavita Vasudevan (2019). A preliminary study on occupational problems among fisherwomen in Puducherry. Int. J. Adv. Res. Biol. Sci., 6(8): 29-34
- Narayanan, S. B., Ajaykumar, V. J.Bhanu Rekha, V., Quintoil, N.(2020).Identification of critical control points for street foods in Puducherry.Asian Journal of Animal Science. 15(1): 19-24.
- R. Hariharan, Ajay Kumar, V.J., Bhanu Rekha, V., M. Nithya Quintoil and Abhishek Madan (2020). Assessment of waste disposal trends and development of a feasible method of broiler slaughter waste disposal in Puducherry. Indian J. Vet. Res. 29 (2): 19-25.
- Sowmiya V, Bhanu Rekha V, Ajay kumar VJ, Rajalakshmi M and Sivachandiran R. (2020). Poultry farming and food security in Puducherry: Study on problems and prospects. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 9(4): 987-990.
- Sivachandiran R, Bhanu Rekha V, Natchimuthu K, Ajay Kumar VJ, Nithya Quintoil and Sowmiya V (2020). Challenges and mitigation strategies in goat meat production for assuring food security through goat farming in Puducherry. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 9(5): 57-59.
- Abhishek Madan, Ajay Kumar VJ, Bhanu Rekha V, Hariharan R and Nithya Quintoil M (2020). Shift in trends during lockdown: A study on veterinary pet animal practice. The Pharma Innovation Journal, 9(7): 127-129.
- Narayanan, S. B., Ajaykumar, V. J.Bhanu Rekha, V. (2020). Study on knoweldge, attitude and practices of street food consumers in puducherry. Sunil, B., Maya, S., Irshad, A., Sunilkumar, N. S. (Ed.), Zoonoses: Recent Approaches to Contain the Global Zoonotic Burden: 126-132. Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala.
- Sathiesh S, Bhanu Rekha V, Ajay Kumar VJ, Subramaniyan B and Sivachandiran (2020). Trends of exotic food consumption in Puducherry. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 8(4): 166-168.
- A. Indhu Prathibha, V. Bhanu Rekha, V. J. Ajay kumar, M. Nithya Quintoil and V. Sowmiya (2020). Assessment of Hurdles faced by Woman Entrepreneurs in Livestock Sector during Covid-19 Lockdown. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 9(7): 3033-3039
- Sivachandiran R, Bhanu Rekha V, Ajay Kumar VJ, Nithya Quintoil. M and Sowmiya V (2020). Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic fever – A ticking bomb: An overview of the current situation in India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies,8(3): 1652-1655
- Abhiram Naidu K, Hemanth M, Sai Ram N, Anbupriyan T, Bhanu Rekha V and Sundarachelvan (2023). A study on the biosecurity measures followed by dairy cattle farmers in Puducherry region of India. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 12(3): 4124-4127.
- Abhiram Naidu K, Sai Ram N, Ajay Kumar VJ and Bhanu Rekha V (2023). Microbial quality assessment of dried anchovy fish sold in Puducherry, India. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 8(2): 81-83.
- Kirouchendraji Sandhiya, Sivachandiran R, Bhanu Rekha V, and KM Venkatesh (2023). Isolation, Molecular Detection and Antibiogram of E. coli Isolated from the Mastitis Milk of Crossbred Jersey Cows in Puducherry. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 19(3):84-86.
No. of Review and Popular article from the Department: 4
- Abhishek Madan, Hariharn R, Ajay Kumar V.J. and Bhanu Rekha V (2020). A review of bat borne zoonoses and its significance in public health. Raksha Technical Review, 9(2): 44-49.
- Indhu Prathibha, Bhanu Rekha V and Ajay Kumar V.J. and (2021). Covid-19 and Animals: A Review. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 10(06): 167-174.
- C Vijayan, VJ Ajay kumar and V Bhanu Rekka (2021). An Emerging Devil, Mucormycosis alias Black Fungus:A Review. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 10(06): 620-628.
- Indhu Prathibha, Bhanu Rekha V, Ajay Kumar V.J. and Nithya Quintoil M (2020). Scrub Typhus- A Reemerging Zoonotic threat in India -Review. Raksha Technical Review 9(2): 62-67
Services Provided
- Diagnostic Services – Chemical and Microbiological Analysis of water
- Training – Farmers Skill development training and awareness programmer
| Year | Type of training | No. of beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Three days training programme on “Clean Milk Production” for farmers under CAT Scheme funded by NABARD from 13.02.2018 to 15.02.2018 | 39 |
| 2022-2023 | Two day women entrepreneurship training programme on “Milk Quality and Quality Testing “for women under PSRLM funded by DRDA from 06.09.2022 to 07.09.2022 | 32 |
Facilities Available
| Sl. No. | Laboratory / Farm / Clinical facilities Available |
|---|---|
| 1. | Laboratory with Bio-safety level II cabinet |
| 2. | Molecular laboratory |
| 3. | Zoonses cum Epidemiology laboratory |
| 4. | Milk and Meat Laboratory |
| Sl. No. | Major instruments Available |
|---|---|
| 1. | PCR machine |
| 2. | Bio-Safety Cabin Level II |
| 3. | Centrifuge-1 |
| 4. | Micro-centrifuge-1 |
| 5. | Vertical Laminar flow cabinet -2 |
| 6. | Horizontal Laminar flow cabinet -2 |
| 7. | Vertical electrophoresis and Horizontal electrophoresis |
| 8. | Colony counter -1 |
| 9. | Incubator - 2 |
| 10. | Hot-air Oven - 2 |
| 11. | Deep Freezer |
| 12. | Trinocular Microscope with accessories Samsung Camera and TV |
| 13. | Digital electronic weighing balance |
| 14. | Hi-Air Sampler |
| 15. | Anaerobic jar |
| 16. | Water bath |
| 17. | Microscopes |
POST GRADUATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT
Total No. of Post graduates from the Department: 13
| Year | Post graduate | Thesis Research |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dr. Leonal Rabins S | A prospective study on public health significance of Salmonella spp and Shigella spp isolated from raw meat sold in and around Puducherry |
| 2015 | Dr. Vijayan C | Detection of enterohaemorrhagic E.coli and Vibrio parahaemolyticus from meat and sea food sold in and around Puducherry and its public health significance |
| 2018 | Dr. Vishnu Priya | Isolation and characterisation of Yersinia enterocolitica and salmonella species among slaughtered pigs and pig slaughter premises in Puducherry |
| 2018 | Dr. Sathiesh S | Detection of Listeria monocytogenes and enterotoxin producing Bacillus cereus group isolates in milk and milk products sold in Puducherry |
| 2021 | Dr. Abhishek Madan | Serological and molecular study on public health significance of caprine brucellosis in Puducherry |
| 2021 | Dr. R. Hariharan | Molecular surveillance of Orientia tsutsugamashi in Puducherry from vector mites and ticks , its host (rodents and shrews) |
| 2021 | Dr. Indhu Prathibha | Molecular detection of Coxiella burnetti in rodents, shrews, ectoparasites and milk from Puducherry |
| 2022 | Dr. Narayanan S.B | Antimicrobial Resistance patterns associated with Salmonella isolated from Poultry Farms in Puducherry |
| 2022 | Dr. R.Sivachandiran | Molecular Characterization of Aeromonas spp. from Fishes Sold in Puducherry Region with Reference to their Virulence Potential and Antimicrobial Resistance |
| 2023 | Dr. V. Sowmiya | Molecular screening of diarrhoeagenic Escherichia coli isolated from dairy cattle farms in Puducherry |
| 2023 | Dr. Deepan G | Detection of virulence and antimicrobial resistance patterns in Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from beef, slaughterhouse environment and butchers in Pondicherry |
| 2023 | Dr. Gidla Veera Venkata Satyanarayana | Molecular detection of virulence factors and antimicrobial resistant genes of Salmonella spp isolated from chevon and slaughter house environment in Pondicherry |
| 2023 (on going) | Dr. Killada Abhiram Naidu | A study on the occurrence and diagnosis of Rabies among dogs in Puducherry |