Dr. S. Kantharaj
Professor and Head
Dr. S. Kantharaj
Professor and Head
- Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education & Research, Puducherry-605 009.
Academic Qualification(Starting with highest degree Awarded)
| Degree Awarded | Field of Study | Institution / Place | Year of completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bengaluru | 2015 |
| M.V.Sc. | Animal Reproduction | College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy | 2001 |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Veterinary and Animal Sciences | Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research | 1999 |
Position and Employment(Starting with most recent employment)
| Position | Institution / Place | From (Date) | To (Date) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor and Head | RIVER, Pondicherry | 01.07.2022 | Till date |
| Professor | - | - | - |
| Associate Professor | RIVER, Pondicherry | 08.08.2020 | 30.06.2022 |
| Assistant Professor | RIVER, Pondicherry | 08.08.2007 | 07.08.2020 |
Research Publications
Total no. of Research articles published: 48
- Kantharaj, S. and Athman, K.V (2007). Preservability and Fertility of boar semen extended in Belt’s Ville Thaw Solution. Indian Vet. J., 84: 1264-1266.
- Kantharaj, S. and Athman, K.V (2009). Evaluation of boar semen collected by gloved hand technique. Indian Vet. J., 86: 977-978.
- Kantharaj, S (2010). An unusual case of schistosomus reflexus with cyclops in a goat-A case report. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 31(1): 93.
- Antoine, D., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S. and Raju, M.S (2010). Hydroallantois in a bitch. Indian Vet. J., 87: 495-496.
- Antoine, D., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S. and Raju, M.S (2010). Total uterine prolapse in a bitch. Indian Vet. J., 87: 597-598.
- Murugavel, K., Antoine, D., Kantharaj, S. and Raju, M.S (2013). Unilateral uterine torsion secondary to pyometra in a bitch. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 34(2): 58-59.
- S. Kantharaj, K. Murugavel, Abdul Salam, C. Ezhilarasan and M.S. Raju (2013). Dicephalus iniodymus monster in a crossbred HF cow. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 34(2): 54-55.
- S. Kantharaj, G. Sudha, C. Jayakumar and T.R. Lakshmikanth (2014). Unilateral ectopic testes in a dog. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 35(1): 59-60.
- C. Jayakumar, S. Kantharaj, G. Sudha and A. Krishnaswamy (2014). Endometrial polyp and CEH-pyometra complex in a dog. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 35(1): 52-53.
- Kantharaj, S., Chandrashekara Murthy, V., Lakshmikanth, T.R. and Krishnaswamy, A (2015). A modified Ovsynch protocol improves conception rate in repeat breeder cows. Front. J. Vet. Anim. Sci., 4(2): 137-141.
- Kantharaj, S., Chandrashekara Murthy, V., Suresh. S. Honnappagol, Girish Kumar, V., Ramachandra, S.G. and Lakshmikanth, T.R (2015). Conception rate in repeat breeder cows following multiple artificial inseminations during spontaneous estrus. Intl. J. Appl. Pure Sci. Agri., 1(5): 32-36.
- Lakshmikanth, T.R., Murthy, V.C., Honnappa, T.G., Narayanaswamy, H.D., Rathnamma and Kantharaj, S (2016). Physiological and hematobiochemical changes in open and closed pyometra in female dogs. Intl. J. Appl. Pure Sci. Agri., 2(3): 95-97.
- Anjore, A.S. Kunde, Shalini, G., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Raju, M.S (2017). Amorphous Globosus Monster Co-Twin with Live fetus In a Cow - A Case Report. Indian Vet. J., 94: 62-63.
- Murugavel, K., Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Effect of Ovsynch and Presynch protocols on fertility and serum progesterone in repeat breeder cows under field conditions. Indian J Anim. Reprod., 39(2): 43-46.
- Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Mummified fetus co-twin to a live kid in a goat. Indian J Anim. Reprod., 39(2): 70-71.
- Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., Antoine, D., Kantharaj, S., Raju, M.S. (2018). Episiotomy to relieve dystocia due to infantile vulva in a goat. Indian J Anim. Reprod., 39(2): 74-75.
- Anjore, A.S. Kunde., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Fetal mummification in a heifer. Indian Vet. J., 95:56-57.
- Anjore, A.S. Kunde., Raju, M.S., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S (2018). Relationship of body condition score and White side test on conception rate in progesterone based synchronized repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet. J., 95:12-14.
- Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Dystocia due to schistosomus reflexus in cattle-A report of three cases. Indian Vet. J., 95:53-55.
- Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Fetal maceration in a crossbred cow. Indian Vet. J., 95:59-61.
- Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Murugavel, K., Shalini, G., Kunde, A.A.S., Hemalatha, H., Raju, M.S. (2018). Treatment of open pyometra with methylergometrine in bitches. Indian Vet. J., 95:49-51.
- Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Raju, M.S., Venkatesa Perumal, S., Barathiraja, S (2018). Biochemical profile on conception rate following synchronization of estrus in repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet. J., 95(9):29-31.
- Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Efficacy of modified presynch-ovsynch-56 protocol on conception rate in repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet. J., 95(12):09-11.
- Shalini, I., Antoine, D., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Raju, M.S. (2018). Testicular volume and Seminal Attributes in an Infertile Labrador. Indian Vet. J., 95(12):11-13.
- Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., and Raju, M.S. (2018). Estrous synchronization with and without progesterone in dairy cows with follicular cyst under field conditions. Indian Vet. J., 95(12):23-25.
- Murugavel, K., Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D (2018). Conception rate following two estrous synchronization program in repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet. J., 95(12):31-33.
- Shalini, I., Antoine, D., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Raju, M.S. (2018). Testicular volume, seminal attributes and body condition score in infertile dogs. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 7(6): 455-464.
- Shalini, I., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S. (2018). Fetal maceration in a crossbred jersey cow. Indian Vet. J., 95(12):73-74.
- Vignesh, K., Martin Devarayar, M., Shalini,I., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Antoine, D (2018). Jersey kalapina kidariyil, karuvaraiyin karuppaimundu pattrakuraiyinal karupaiyinuladigapadiyana neer korthal nilai-Orunoinilaiarikkai. Velaan Arivial Thamizh Iyakkam.
- Shalini, I., Antoine, D., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Raju, M.S. (2019). Breeding Soundness Examination of Dachshund Male Dogs. Indian Vet. J., 96(01):34-35.
- Shalini, I., Antoine, D., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Venkatesa Perumal, S., Raju, M.S. (2019). Andrological Investigation of a pug stud dog. Indian Vet. J., 96(01):82-84.
- Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Vivek Srinivas, V.M., Antoine, D., Raju, M.S (2019). Enhancing Conception rate by replacing the second GnRH with hCG in Presynch-Ovsynch-56 protocol for repeat breeder cows. . Indian Vet. J., 96(01):11-13.
- Martin Devarayar, M., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., and Antoine, D. (2020). Fluid in uterus at the time of AI and pregnancy outcome in crossbred jersey cows. Indian Vet. J., 97:37-38.
- Vignesh, K., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., and Antoine, D. (2020). Hydroallantois due to adventitious placenta in a heifer. Indian Vet. J., 97:39-40.
- Kantharaj, S., Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., and Antoine, D. (2020). Surgical management of Fetal Maceration in a Cow- A Case Report. Intas Polivet, 21:76-77
- Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K, Kantharaj, S. and Antoine, D. (2020). Mummified Fetus due to adventitious placenta in a cow. Intas Polivet 21:74-75.
- Kantharaj, S., Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K., and Antoine, D. (2020). Management of chronic cervico-vaginal prolapse by ovariohysterectomy and cervicopexy in a bitch. Indian Vet. J., 97:29-30.
- Vignesh, K., Shalini, G., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D (2020). External hydrocephalic kid born co-twin to a normal kid in a non-descriptive doe-A case report. Indian Vet. J., 97:34-35.
- Sebastin Raju, F., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Venkatesa Perumal, S., and D. Antoine (2020). Effect of E. coli LPS and Lugol's Iodine on conception rate in repeat breeder cows with subclinical endometritis. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 41(2):21-24.
- Vetrivel, K., Antoine, D., Murugavel, K and Kantharaj, S. (2020). Relationship between first ovulation and pregnancy outcome in early postpartum dairy cows. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 41(2):18-21.
- Kantharaj, S., Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K.,and Antoine, D. (2020). Conception rate in early postpartum dairy cows treated with Ovsynch + FTAI. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 41(2):53-54.
- Aravindh, S., Devamugilan C., Balamurugan N., Shalini I., Kantharaj S., Rajkumar K and Vijayalakshmi, P. (2022) Electrocardiography and hematological findings of closed cervix pyometra in bitches. Applied Vet. Res. 1(4): 1-4.
- Kalaignazhal G., Kamali MJC., Kantharaj, S., Shalini, I., Uma S., Murugavel, K. and Hemalatha, H. (2023) Surgical management of vaginal fibromyxoma in a bitch-A case report. Applied Vet. Res. 1(4): 1-3.
- Venkatesh, S., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Hemalatha, H., Patil, M.S., Prasanth Kumar, M. and Arjun, G. (2023) Management of estrual cervico-vaginal prolapse in a cross-bred Jersey cow: A Case report. Int. J. Vet. Sci. Anim. Husb. 8(3): 188-190.
- Venkatesh, S., Murugavel, K., Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S., and Vigneshwar, G. (2023) Surgical management of multiple vaginal fibroma in a Labrador dog: A Case Report. Pharm. Innov. J., 12(6): 2510-2512.
- Venkatesh, S., Shalini, I., Murugavel, K., Hemalatha, H., Kantharaj, S. (2023) Management of single puppy syndrome in a Mudhol Hound dog following artificial insemination: A Case Report. Int. J. Vet. Sci. Anim. Husb. 8(4): 118-120.
- Priyanka, R. Shalini, I., Kantharaj, S., Hemalatha, H. and Murugavel, K. (2023) Surgical management of inguinal hysterocele in a Mongrel dog: A case report. Int. J. Vet. Sci. Anim. Husb. 8(4): 116-117.
- Venkatesh, S., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S. and Hemalatha, H. (2023) Estrus induction using intra-vaginal progesterone sponge with or without GnRH in Anestrus Tellicherry does. Pharm. Innov. J., 12(8): 1624-1627.
Books Published
Total no. of books published : 2
- Kantharaj, S. (2011) Livestock and Pasture Management, Animal Reproduction, IGNOU, ISBN No. 978-81-266-5717-9.
- Vignesh, K., Martin Devarayar, M., Shalini, I., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K. and Antoine, D. (2018) Jersey kalapina kidariyil karuvaraiyin karupai mundu pattrakuraiyinaal allantois javunil mugithiyaana neerkorthal: Oru Noi arikkai. Velan Ariviyal Tamil Iyakkam, Kaalnadai Maruthuvayiyal, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-81-939394-1-3.
Externally funded Research projects
Total no. of completed & ongoing research projects: 1
| # | Title of the Project | Role | Duration of the Project | Amount (Rs in lakhs) | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrated farming system for sustainable livelihood improvement of small and marginal farmers in Puducherry region | PI | 3 years 2018-21 | 24.00 lakhs | ICAR, New Delhi |
| 2 | Development of indigenous probiotic formulations for livestock | Co-PI | 2 years 2020-22 | 99.38 lakhs | Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India |
| 3 | Enhancing animal nutrition through innovative feed formulations | Co-PI | 4 years 2021-25 | 25.00 lakhs | ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru |
| 4 | Assessment of climate change impacts on livestock farming in coastal regions | PI | 2 years 2022-24 | 0.50 lakhs | Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt. of India |
| 5 | Promoting organic farming practices in livestock production | PI | 1 year 2023-24 | 3.00 lakhs | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| 6 | Capacity building for sustainable livestock management in tribal communities | Co-PI | 3 years 2022-25 | 53.60 lakhs | ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hisar |
| 7 | Improving fodder production and utilization for enhanced livestock productivity | Co-PI | 6 years 2023-29 | 16.10 lakhs | World Bank-funded Livestock Sector Development Project |
| 8 | Promoting backyard poultry farming among rural women | PI | 2 years 2024-25 | 7.96 lakhs | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) |
| 9 | Impact assessment of livestock insurance schemes on rural households | PI | 2 years 2025-27 | 3.16 lakhs | ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research (NIAP) |
| 10 | Promoting sustainable goat rearing practices through farmer training programs | PI | 1 year 2026-27 | 4.50 lakhs | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India |
| 11 | Capacity building for dairy farmers on clean milk production and quality standards | PI | 1 year 2027-28 | 9.96 lakhs | ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal |
| 12 | Training program on scientific management practices for backyard poultry farmers | PI | 1 year 2028-29 | 4.95 lakhs | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
| 13 | Assessment of the effectiveness of herbal remedies in livestock healthcare | PI | 2 years 2029-31 | 5.00 lakhs | ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar |
Awards & Honors
| Sl. No. | Name of the Faculty / Student | Date of Award | Details of Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shalini, G., Antoine, D., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S. and Raju, M.S. | 12-13 August 2016 | Second Prize in VIII Clinical case presentation held at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai (Companion Animal Reproduction) |
| 2 | S. Kantharaj | 2016 | One of the 5 outstanding participants of the Winter School entitled “Novel Paradigms and technologies for augmenting livestock fertility under climate change scenario” held at NIANP, Bengaluru |
| 3 | S. Kantharaj | 2017 | Gold medal awarded for securing highest GPA in Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics during Ph.D. |
| 4 | Sheetal, M.S., Kantharaj, S. and Murugavel, K. | 2018 | Second place in TANUVAS Clinical Case Presentation (Companion Animal Reproduction) |
| 5 | Vetrivel, K., Devarayar, M.M., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K. and Antoine, D. | 2019 | Best Young Scientist Award (Best Poster Presentation) in ISSAR, Namakkal |