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Dr. K. Murugavel

Professor & Head

Dr. K. Murugavel

Professor & 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. Animal Reproduction Faculty of Veterinary Science, UAB, Barcelona, Spain 2003
M.V.Sc. Vet. Gynaecology & Obstetrics Madras Veterinary College, Chennai 1994
B.V.Sc. Veterinary Science Madras Veterinary College, Chennai 1991

Position and Employment(Starting with most recent employment)

Position Institution / Place From (Date) To (Date)
DEAN i/c RIVER, Puducherry 03.12.2021 12.05.2022
Professor RIVER, Puducherry 24.07.2011 Till date
Associate Professor RAGACOVAS, Puducherry 24.07.2008 23.07.2011
Assistant Professor RAGACOVAS, Puducherry 05.06.1996 23.07.2008
Asst. prof. / Lecturer Division of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University 21.07.1994 31.05.1996

Research Publications

Total no. of Research articles published: 51

Total no. of clinical cases published: 34

  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS and López-Gatius F. The effect of equine chorionic gonadotropin to a progesterone based estrous synchronization protocol in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) under tropical conditions. Theriogenology (USA). 2009; 71: 1120-1126.
  • Murugavel K, Yániz JL, Santolaria P, López-Béjar M, López-Gatius F. Luteal activity at the onset of a timed insemination protocol affects reproductive outcome in early postpartum dairy cows. Theriogenology (USA). 2003; 60: 583-593.
  • Murugavel K, Yániz JL, Santolaria P, López-Béjar M, López-Gatius F. Prostaglandin based estrus synchronization in postpartum dairy cows: an update. Journal of Applied Research in Veterinary Medicine (USA). 2003; 1: 51-65
  • Yániz JL, Murugavel K, López-Gatius F. Recent developments in oestrous synchronization of postpartum dairy cows with and without ovarian disorders. Reproduction in Domestic Animals (Germany). 2004; 39: 86-93.
  • López-Gatius F, Murugavel K, Santolaria P, Yániz J, López-Béjar M. Effects of presynchronization during the preservice period on subsequent ovarian activity in lactating dairy cows. Theriogenology (USA). 2003; 60: 545-552.
  • Vignesh K, Murugavel K, Antoine D, Prakash MA, Saraf KK, Nag P, Karuthadurai T, Kumaresan A. The proportion of tyrosine phosphorylated spermatozoa in cryopreserved semen is negatively related to crossbred bull. Theriogenology (USA). 2020; 149: 46-54.
  • López-Gatius F, Murugavel K, Santolaria P, López-Béjar M, Yániz JL. Pregnancy rate after timed artificial insemination in early post-partum dairy cows after ovsynch or specific synchronization protocols. Journal of Veterinary Medicine-A (Germany). 2004; 50: 1-6.
  • López-Gatius F, López-Béjar M, Murugavel K, Pabón M, Ferrer D, Almería S. Neospora- associated abortion episode over a 1-year period in a dairy herd in north-east Spain. Journal of Veterinary Medicine-B (Germany). 2004; 51: 348-352.
  • López-Gatius F, Yániz JL, Santolaria P, Murugavel K, Guijarro R, Calvo E, López-Béjar M. Reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows treated with cloprostenol at the time of insemination. Theriogenology (USA). 2004; 62: 677-689.
  • Venkatesh S, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S and Hemalatha H. Estrus induction using Intra-vaginal progesterone sponge with or without GnRH in anestrus Tellicherry does. The Pharma Innovation Journal. 2023: 12(8):1624-1627.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Fertility following estrus synchronization in crossbred cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87: 513 – 514.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Evaluation of two estrous synchronization programs in anestrous buffaloes. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87: 466 - 467.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Effect of eCG on fertility in CIDR treated anestrous cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87: 670 - 672.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Comparison of norgestomet ear implant and CIDR treatment on fertility in anestrous cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87: 763-765.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Efficacy of used CIDR insert on postpartum anestrous cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87:841-842.
  • Murugavel K, López-Gatius F. Newtonian behaviour of the vaginal fluid as a risk indicator of reduced fertility in cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2009; 86: 1288-1289.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Fertility following induced estrus and timed insemination in repeat breeding cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2009; 86: 1237-1238.
  • Murugavel K, Yániz JL, Santolaria P, López-Béjar M, López-Gatius F. Influence of temperature and humidity index on the incidence of retained placenta in cows. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2007; 84: 54-56.
  • Murugavel K, Yániz JL, Santolaria P, López-Béjar M, López-Gatius F. Relationship between embryo quality and luteal function in superovulated Friesian heifers. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2006; 83: 627-630.
  • Murugavel K, Veerapandian C, Subramanian A. Post-thaw motility of buffalo semen following FMD and BQ vaccination. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. 2002; 26: 241-242.
  • Murugavel K, Veerapandian C, Subramanian A. Sperm abnormalities following Black-quarter and Foot and mouth disease vaccination in Buffalo bulls. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. 2000; 24: 289-291
  • Murugavel K, Ramalingam S, Ravindran P. Superovulatory response and embryo recovery in crossbred cows under field conditions. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 1999; 20: 22-23.
  • Murugavel K, Veerapandian C. Effect of Black-quarter and Foot and mouth disease vaccinations on the biophysical and morphological characters of semen in Buffalo bulls. Indian Veterinary Journal. 1998; 75: 1014-1016.
  • Murugavel K, Veerapandian C, Subramanian A. Effect of Blackquarter vaccination on semen quality in Murrah bulls. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences. 1997; 67: 597-598.
  • Murugavel K, Rajasekaran J, Subramanian A. Foot and mouth disease vaccination stress on semen quality in Murrah bulls. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 1997; 18: 67-69.
  • Murugavel K, Subramanian A, Veerapandian C. Post-vaccination studies on semen quality and serum testosterone levels in foot and mouth disease and black quarter vaccinated Murrah bulls. Indian Journal of Veterinary Research. 1997; 6: 50-52.
  • Murugavel K, Subramanian A, Rajasekaran J. Serum testosterone profile following Foot and mouth and Black-quarter vaccination in Murrah bulls. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 1997; 18: 151-152
  • Murugavel K, Abdul Salam D, Barathiraja S, Thanislass J, Antoine D, Raju MS. Biochemical constituents of amniotic and allantoic fluids in chital deer (Axis Axis) Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2014; 35: 31-33.
  • Murugavel K, Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S, Antoine D. Enhancement of conception rate by GnRH with TAI in repeat breeder cows under field conditions. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2020; 41: 21-22.
  • Murugavel K, Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S, Antoine D and Raju MS. Effect of Ovsynch and Presynch protocols on fertility and serum progesterone in repeat breeder cows under field conditions. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 43-46.
  • Murugavel K, Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S and Antoine D. Conception rate following two estrous synchronization program in repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95(12): 31-33.
  • Ezhilarasan C, Murugavel K, Antoine, D and Raju MS. Serum progesterone and ovulation time in cows presented for AI and the subsequent pregnancy rate. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 22-24.
  • Ezhilarasan C, Murugavel K, and Antoine D. Influence of body condition score at the time of AI and duration of estrus on ovulation rate and fertility in crossbred Jersey cows. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 67-69.
  • Ezhilarasan C, Murugavel K and Antoine, D. Progesterone level in cows at spontaneous estrus and its influence on ovulation and pregnancy rates. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 21-23.
  • Ezhilarasan C, Murugavel K, Antoine, D and Raju MS. Influence of follicle size at insemination and ovulation time on pregnancy success in crossbred Jersey cows. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 18-21.
  • Vigneshwaran B, Murugavel K and Antoine D. Evaluation of sperm plasma membrane integrity of frozen thawed Malabari buck semen. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 2020; 41(2):25-27.
  • Hemalatha H, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Antoine D, and Raju MS. Effect of estrous synchronization with and without progesterone in dairy cows with follicular cyst under field condition. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95(12): 23-25.
  • Yániz J, Murugavel K, López-Gatius F. Métodos de sincronización del estro en vacuno lechero. Geórgica (Spain). 2004; 10: 13-29.
  • Anjore ASK, Raju MS, Murugavel K and Kantharaj S. Relationship of body condition score and white side test on conception rate in progestone based synchronized repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 12-14.
  • Anjore ASK, Raju MS and Murugavel K. Progesterone profile on different days of treatment, intensity of estrum and conception rate in progesterone based synchronized repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 9-11.
  • Kunde AAS, Raju MS, Murugavel K and Thanislass J. Haemoglobin and plasma biochemical profile of repeat breeder cattle on the day of estrus could play a role in exhibition of estrus and subsequent pregnancy outcome. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 59-60.
  • Kunde AAS, Raju MS and Murugavel K. Use of progesterone-based FTAI protocol followed by GnRH or hCG treatment on day 6 post-AI in repeat breeder cattle. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 57-58.
  • Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, Raju MS, Venkatesa Perumal S and Barathiraja S. Biochemical profile on conception rate following synchronization of estrus in repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95(9): 29-31.
  • Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, Antoine, D. and Raju, MS. Efficacy of modified presynch-ovsynch-56 protocol on conception rate in repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95(12): 09-11.
  • Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, Vivek Srinivas VM, Antoine D, Raju MS. Enhancing conception rate by replacing the second GnRH with hCG in Presynch-Ovsynch-56 protocol for repeat breeder cows. Indian Vet J. 2019; 96(01):11-13.
  • Shalini, I., Antoine, D., Murugavel, K., Kantharaj, S., Raju, M.S. Testicular volume, seminal attributes and body condition score in infertile dogs. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci., 2018; 7(6): 455-464.
  • Martin Devarayar, M., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K. and Antoine, D. Fluid in uterus at the time of AI and pregnancy outcome in crossbred Jersey cows. Indian Vet. J., 2020; 97:37-38.
  • Sebastin Raju F, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, VenkatesaPerumal S, and Antoine D. Effect of E. coli LPS and Lugol's Iodine on conception rate in repeat breeder cows with subclinical endometritis. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 2020; 41(2):21-24.
  • Vetrivel K, Antoine D, Murugavel K and Kantharaj S. Relationship between first ovulation and pregnancy outcome in early postpartum dairy cows. Indian J. Anim. Reprod. 2020; 41(2):18-21.
  • Kantharaj, S., Hemalatha, H., Murugavel, K, and Antoine, D. Conception rate in early postpartum dairy cows treated with Ovsynch + FTAI. Indian J. Anim. Reprod., 2020; 41(2):53-54.
  • Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, Raju MS. Antoine D. Efficacy of presynch-Ovsynch-56 protocol in increasing the conception rate in repeat breeder cows. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2020; 41: 44-46.

Clinical Cases

  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Kantharaj S, Raju MS. Unilateral uterine torsion secondary to pyometra in a bitch. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2013; 34(2): 58-59.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Hydrometra in a goat. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2013; 34(2): 56-57.
  • Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, Abdul Salam, Ezhilarasan C, Raju MS. Dicephalus Iniodymus monster in a crossbred HF cow. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2013; 34(2): 54-55.
  • Kumar R, Murugavel K, Nair MG, Varshney KC, Raju MS. Oral fibrosarcoma in a cow. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology. 2011; 35: 69-70.
  • Murugavel K, Kumar R, Nair MG, Varshney KC, Antoine D, Raju MS. Uterine adenomyosis and ovarian adenocarcinoma in a bitch. Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology. 2010; 34: 40-42.
  • Antoine D, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Raju MS. Total uterine prolapse in a bitch. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87: 597 – 598.
  • Antoine D, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Raju MS. Hydroallantois in a bitch. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2010; 87: 495 – 496.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Treatment of Mummified foetus with adventitious placentae in a cow. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2009; 86: 1169-1170.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Congenital abrachia bilateralis in two cross-bred calves. Indian Veterinary Journal. 2009; 86: 1287.
  • Murugavel K, Alphonse RMD, Antoine D, Raju MS. Successful surgical correction of ventral hysterocele in a goat. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2002; 23: 198-199.
  • Murugavel K, Antoine D, Raju MS. Prognathism in a kid. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. 2002; 26: 183-184.
  • Murugavel K. An unusual case of oestrual vaginal prolapse in a heifer. Indian Veterinary Medical Journal. 2002; 26: 81-82
  • Antoine D, Murugavel K, Alphonse RMD, Raju MS. Feline fetal mummification. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2002; 23: 200-201.
  • Murugavel K, Senthilkumar P, Alphonse RMD. Chronic pyometra in a bitch – A case study. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 2001; 20: 91-93.
  • Antoine D, Murugavel K, Alphonse RMD, Ramalingam S, Thandavamurthy C. Monocephalus Dipygus monster in a Buffalo - A case report. Indian Journal of Animal Reproduction. 1997; 18: 166.
  • Anjore ASK, Shalini G, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K and Raju, MS. Amorphous globosus monster co-twin with live fetus in a cow - A Case Report. Indian Vet. J. 2017; 94: 62-63.
  • Hemalatha H, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Antoine D and Raju MS. Fetal maceration in a crossbred cow. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 59-61.
  • Anjore ASK, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Antoine D and Raju MS. Foetal mummification in a heifer. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 56-57.
  • Kantharaj S, Antoine D, Murugavel K, Shalini G, Kunde AAS, Hemalatha H and Raju MS. Treatment of open pyometra with methylergometrine in bitches. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 49-51.
  • Hemalatha H, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Antoine D and Raju MS. Dystocia due to schistosomus reflexus in cattle- A report of three cases. Indian Vet J. 2018; 95: 53.
  • Hemalatha H, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Antoine D and Raju MS. Mummified fetus co-twin to a live kid in a goat. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 70-71.
  • Hemalatha H, Murugavel K, Antoine D, Kantharaj S, and Raju MS. Episiotomy to relieve dystocia due to infantile vulva in a goat. Indian J Anim Reprod. 2018; 39: 74-75.
  • Shalini, I., Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Antoine D and Raju MS. Maceration in a crossbred Jersey cow. Indian Vet J. 2018;95: 59-61.
  • Shalini I, Antoine D, Kantharaj S, Murugavel K, VenkatesaPerumal S, Raju MS Andrological Investigation of a pug stud dog. Indian Vet J. 2019; 96(01):82-84.
  • Shalini, I., Antoine, D., Kantharaj, S., Murugavel, K., Raju, M.S. Breeding Soundness Examination of Dachshund Male Dogs. Indian Vet. J. 2019 96(01):34-35.
  • Vignesh K, Murugavel K and Antoine D. Amorphous Globosus born co-twin to a heifer calf in a crossbred Jersey cow- A case report.2020; Indian Vet. J., 97:50-51.
  • Vignesh K, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S and Antoine D. Hydroallantois due to adventitious placenta in a heifer. Indian Vet. J.; 2020; 97:39-40.
  • Kantharaj, S; Hemalatha, H; Murugavel, K and Antoine, D. Surgical management of Fetal Maceration in a Cow- A Case Report. Intas Polivet. 2020; 21:76-77
  • Hemalatha H, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, and Antoine D. Management of Mummified Fetus due to adventitious placenta in a cow. Intas Polivet. 2020; 21:74-75.
  • Kantharaj S, Hemalatha H, Murugavel K and Antoine D. Management of chronic cervico-vaginal prolapse by ovariohysterectomy and cervicopexy in a bitch. Indian Vet. J., 2020; 97:29-30.
  • Vignesh, K., Shalini, G., Murugavel, K, Kantharaj, S., Antoine, D. External hydrocephalic kid born co-twin to a normal kid in a non-descriptive doe-A case report. Indian Vet. J., 2020; 97:34-35.
  • Venkatesh S, Murugavel K, Hemalatha H, Kantharaj S and Vigneshwar G. Surgical management of multiple vaginal fibroma in a Labrador dog: A case report. Pharma Innovation J. 2023; 12: 2510-2512.
  • Venkatesh S, Murugavel K, Kantharaj S, Hemalatha H, Manali SP, Prasanth kumar M and Arjun G. Management of estrual cervico-vaginal prolapse in a cross-bred Jersey cow: A case report. International J Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 2023; 8: 188-190.
  • Venkatesh S, Shalini, G, Murugavel K, Hemalatha H and Kantharaj S. Management of single puppy syndrome in a Mudhol hound dog following artificial insemination: A case report. International J Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 2023; 8(4): 118-120.

Books Published

Total no. of books published : 2

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Externally funded Research projects

Total no. of completed & ongoing research projects:

Title of the Project Role Duration of the Project Amount (Rs in lakhs) Funding Agency
Enhancement of fertility in buffaloes by reproductive technology PI 1 yr 0.85 lakhs DSTE, Govt. of Puducherry
Scientific breeding management of dairy cow for economic empowerment and social well-being of the rural women in Puducherry. PI 1 yr 0.62 lakhs DSTE, Govt. of Puducherry
National Project for cattle and Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) Associated with the project 3 yrs 108.6 lakhs Ministry of Agri, & Dairying, GoI

Awards & Honors

  • Best Research Thesis (PhD thesis) for the year 2000-2003 by the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Awarded ICAR Junior Research Merit fellowship 1991 for Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology by Indian Council for Agricultural Research, New-Delhi.
  • Awarded Gold medal for M.V.Sc. by the Indian Society for study of Animal Reproduction, Tamilnadu chapter.
  • Best Research Paper Presentation Award in the scientific session on Assisted Reproductive Technology in the International Symposium held during 10 to 12th December, 2009.