Faculty
Veterinary Physiology
Dr. Ninan Jacob
Professor & Head
Qualification: MVSc., Ph.D.,
Instituitional Email: ninanjacob@river.edu.in
Dr. J Nikhil Kumar Tej
Assistant Professor
Qualification: MVSc., Ph.D.,
Instituitional Email: nikhilvpy@river.edu.in
Courses Offered
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | YEAR | REGULATION |
|---|---|---|
| B.V.Sc & A.H. | First Professional | MSVE – 2016 |
| COURSES OFFERED | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Units | Unit Title | Credits |
| Unit – 1 | Blood, Cardiovascular, Nervous and Muscular Systems | 4 + 1 = 5 (Annual System) |
| Unit – 2 | Digestive and Respiratory Systems | |
| Unit – 3 | Excretory and Endocrine Systems | |
| Unit – 4 | Reproduction, Lactation, Growth and Environmental Physiology | |
| DEGREE PROGRAMME | REGULATION |
|---|---|
| M.V. Sc (Veterinary Physiology) | ICAR – 2023 |
| COURSES OFFERED | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit |
| VPY – 601 | Physiology of Digestion | 2 + 1 = 3 |
| VPY – 602 | Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology | 2 + 1 = 3 |
| VPY – 603 | Renal Physiology and Body Fluid dynamics | 2 + 1 = 3 |
| VPY – 604 | Haematology | 2 + 1 = 3 |
| VPY – 605 | Growth and Environmental Physiology | 2 + 0 = 2 |
| VPY – 606 | Physiology of Animal Reproduction | 2 + 1 = 3 |
| VPY – 607 | Clinical Physiology | 1 + 1 = 2 |
| VPY – 608 | Neuromuscular Physiology | 2 + 0 = 2 |
| VPY – 609 | Endocrinology of Domestic Animals | 2 + 0 = 2 |
| VPY – 610 | Instrumentation and Research Techniques in Veterinary Physiology | 0 + 2 = 2 |
| VPY – 611 | Physiology of Wild Life | 1 + 0 = 1 |
| VPY – 612 | Masters Seminar | 1 + 0 = 1 |
| VPY – 613 | Masters Research | 0 + 30 = 30 |
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
Research Publications – (05):
- Ninan Jacob and R. Ganesan (2013). Canonical correlation analysis between physiological and physical parameters in small ruminants. Current Biotica, 6(4): 445-451, 2013 ISSN 0973-4031
- Ninan Jacob, R. Ganesan and D. Sreekumar (2015). Non-linear growth model in rabbits. Indian Vet. J., 92(9):23-26
- Raghy Radhakrishnan, D. Sreekumar, S. Ramkumar, Ninan Jacob and V. Rajaganapathy (2017). Socio-economic profile of pure-bred dog owners in Puducherry. Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt., 33 (3-4), 70-74.
- Raghy Radhakrishnan, D. Sreekumar, S. Ramkumar, Ninan Jacob and V. Rajaganapathy (2018). Health care and management practices of pure-bred dogs in Puducherry. Indian Journal of Canine Practice, doi.org/10.29005/IJCP.2018.10.2.195-198
- Raghy Radhakrishnan, D. Sreekumar, S. Ramkumar, Ninan Jacob and V. Rajaganapathy (2018). Development of breed preference index for pure-bred dogs Indian J. Anim. Prod. Mgmt., 34 (3-4), 45-49.
Review Articles – (12):
- R. J. Padodara and Ninan Jacob. (2013). Climate change: Effect on growth of animals. Basic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Review, ISSN: 2315 – 6880. Vol. 2(4): 85 – 90.
- Padodara, R. J. and Ninan Jacob (2014). Olfactory sense in different animals. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Science 2(1):1-14. ISSN-2347-4025. Available online www.ijmanager.org/index.php/ijvs.
- Kennady Vijayalakshmy, Ninan Jacob, Dharmendra Kumar, Meenakshi Virmani, Naresh Selokar Lalaji and Yadav P.S. (2017). Potential Applications of Stem Cells in Livestock Production. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(3): 67-77 doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.703.008
- Kennady Vijayalakshmy, Dharmendra Kumar, Meenakshi Virmani, Ninan Jacob and Pradeep Kumar (2018). Sperm Transcriptomics: An Emerging Technique to Assess Male Fertility. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(09): 1888-2000.doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2018.709.141
- Mukesh Kumar Bharti and Ninan Jacob (2019). Laboratory and imaging techniques for pregnancy diagnosis in animals. Journal of Entomology and Zoological Studies 7(5): 639-647
- Mukesh Kumar Bharti, Sriti Pandey and Ninan Jacob (2019). An Insight into Embryonic Diapause in Animals. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 8(09): 1841-1849.
- Walunj, A.S., Ninan Jacob, Sharma, V. (2020). Role of mammary serotonin during lactational calcium homeostasis in dairy cows – Review. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 2020; 8 (5):73-82
- Aravindh, S. and Ninan Jacob (2021). Blood Transfusion in Animals: A Review. Journal of Entomology and Zoological Studies, 9(5):357-361
- Ninan Jacob, B.A.A. Sai Kumar and R.J. Padodara (2022). A glimpse into artificial intelligence in Animal Physiology and allied sciences. Animal Reproduction Update, 1(2): 72-81
- Raghy, R., Ninan Jacob and J. Tamizhkumaran (2023). A Review on the Influence of noise on the Welfare of Dogs. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management,14(5):789-795. doi.org/10.23910/1.2023.3483.
- Ramesh J. Padodara and Ninan Jacob (2023). Effect of Noise on animals. Indian Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Research. 52(5), 1-15
- E. B. Rebez and Ninan J. (2024). Biomarkers in the cardiovascular system of animals: A review. Indian Journal of Animal Health. Published online. https://doi.org/10.36062/ijah.2024.08023
Post Graduates in the Department – (02)
| Year | Name of student | Title of Research |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rebez, E. B. | Studying the efficacy of herbal feed additives in ameliorating the adverse heat stress impacts in Kenguri sheep (Ongoing) |
| 2023 | Ilavarasi, G. | Ongoing |
Facilities Available
Laboratories:
| Sl. No | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Haematology laboratory |
| 2 | Reproduction and Climatology |
| 3 | PG laboratory |
Instruments:
| Sl. No | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Advance research microscope BX 50. |
| 2 | Laboratory Oven. |
| 3 | Water bath. |
| 4 | Interactive Flat Panel |
| 5 | UV Double beam spectrophotometer |
| 6 | PC based Physiograph 3 channel |
| 7 | Bench top centrifuge |
| 8 | Micro hematocrit centrifuge |
| 9 | Spirometer |
| 10 | Environment Physiology equipments – Min Max Thermometer, Whirling Psychrometers, Wet Dry bulb thermometer, Hair hygrograph, Aneroid barometer, Cup Anemometer, Wind vane, Rain gauge (manual), Sunshine recorder |
| 11 | Microscopes – Monocular and Binocular |
| 12 | Metler Electronic Analytical balance |
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, |