Department of Veterinary Biochemistry
Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
About the Department
The Department of Veterinary Biochemistry is an important academic and research department of Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna.
The department is engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in veterinary biochemistry and related areas of molecular biology, biotechnology, clinical biochemistry and animal health.
The department provides students with fundamental knowledge of biochemical processes occurring in animals and their applications in veterinary medicine, diagnosis, nutrition, reproduction, animal production and disease investigation.
The laboratories support practical teaching and research activities involving biochemical, molecular and analytical techniques.
Research activities cover molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, proteomics, enzymology, nanotechnology, cancer biology, lipidomics, bioinformatics and biochemical investigation of animal diseases.
Faculty
Prof. (Dr.) R. A. Siddique
Email: riazndri@gmail.com
Dr. Himalaya Bhardwaj
Email: himalaya530@gmail.com
Laboratory Facilities
UV Visible Spectrophotometer
Quantitative biochemical and molecular analysis.
Semiautomatic Biochemical Analyser
Biochemical analysis of biological samples.
Flame Photometer
Analytical estimation of selected electrolytes.
Binocular Microscope
Microscopic examination and laboratory teaching.
Hot Air Oven
Laboratory drying and sterilization.
Vertical Electrophoresis Unit
Protein and molecular biology applications.
Horizontal Electrophoresis Unit
Nucleic acid separation and analysis.
Autoclave
Sterilization of laboratory materials and media.
Ultra Sonication Bath Cleaner
Ultrasonic cleaning and laboratory applications.
Laminar Air Flow
Controlled clean working environment.
Vacuum Concentrator
Concentration and preparation of samples.
Shaker Incubator
Controlled incubation and shaking.
-20°C Upright Deep Freezer
Low-temperature storage of biological samples.
Academic Activities
| Sl. No. | Courses No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd Professional Year | Veterinary Biochemistry | 2+1 |
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| VBC 601 | Chemistry of Animal Cell | 2+0 |
| VBC 602 | Techniques in Biochemistry | 0+2 |
| VBC 603 | Applications of Genomics and Proteomics in Molecular Biology | 2+0 |
| VBC 604 | Biochemistry of Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids and Membrane’s Structure | 2+0 |
| VBC 605 | Enzyme Catalysis, Kinetics, Inhibition And Regulation | 2+0 |
| VBC 606 | Metabolism-I: Carbohydrates And Lipids | 2+0 |
| VBC 607 | Metabolism-Ii: Nucleic Acids And Amino Acids | 2+0 |
| VBC 608 | Metabolism-Iii: Integration And Regulation | 2+0 |
| VBC 609 | Central Dogma And Protein Function | 2+0 |
| VBC 610 | Clinical Biochemistry Of Animals | 2+1 |
| VBC 611 | Biochemical Basis Of Diseases Of Domestic Animals | 2+0 |
| VBC 612 | Endocrinology And Reproductive Biochemistry | 2+0 |
| VBC 613 | Biochemical Basis Of Animal Production | 2+1 |
| VBC 691 | Master’s Seminar | 1+0 |
| VBC 699 | Master’s Research | 20 |
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| VBC 705 | Methods In Protein Analysis | 2+1 |
| VBC 706 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 2+0 |
| VBC 707 | Advances In Intermediary Metabolism | 2+0 |
| VBC 708 | Endocrine Control Of Fuel Metabolism | 2+0 |
| VBC 709 | Diagnostic Enzymology-I | 2+0 |
| VPY 710 | Diagnostic Enzymology-II | 2+0 |
| VPY 711 | Biochemistry Of Development And Differentiation | 2+0 |
| VBC 712 | Advances In Techniques In Biochemistry | 1+1 |
| VBC 713 | Advances In Mineral And Vitamin Metabolism And Related Diseases | 2+0 |
| VBC 790 | Special Problem | 0+2 |
| VBC 791 | Doctoral Seminar I | 1+0 |
| VBC 792 | Doctoral Seminar II | 1+0 |
| VBC 799 | Doctoral Research | 45 |
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGS-504 | Basic Concepts In Laboratory Techniques | 0+1 |
Research Activities
- Blood Profiling During Transition Period in Cross Bred Dairy Cattle and Their Association with Milk Production.
- Evaluation of Blood Biochemical Profile in Different Parasitic Infection in Ruminants.
- Radiographic and Sonographic Screening of Cardiac, Hepatic and Urinogenital Diseases of Canine.
- Comparison and Development of Standard Protocol of Oestrous Synchronization in Anoestrous Buffaloes.
- Prevalence and Etiopathology of Early Chicks Mortality in Poultry Farms in and Around Patna.
- DST FIST Programme – 2016 — Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.
- National Agricultural Higher Education – Innovation Grant Project — ICAR, New Delhi.
- Establishment of Embryo Transfer Technology Centre — Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India.
- Biofabrication of Gold Nanoparticles and its Antiproliferative Effect in Cell Line.
- Colorimetric Detection of E. coli, Streptococcus spp. and Staphylococcus aureus isolated from mastitis milk samples by optical biosensing using oligonucleotide–Gold Nanoparticles.
- Formulation and Evaluation of Area Specific Mineral Mixture on the Performance of Dairy Cattle and Buffaloes.
- Assessment of Moringa oleifera as a Fodder Plant.
- Metagenomic Analysis of Chicken Gut Microflora and its Modulation by Supplementation of Tannins and Virginiamycin.
- Isolation and Characterization of Bacteriophages Targeting Food Borne Pathogens from Sewage Samples of Livestock Farm.
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Evaluation of Trefoil Factor (TFF1 & TFF3) as a
Biomarker in Canine Mammary Tumour and Development
of ELISA for Serum Estimation
Project No.: DR/BV/VBC-01/2023-24
Principal Investigator: Dr. Himalaya Bhardwaj
Co-PIs: Dr. Ajeet Kumar, Dr. Gyan Dev Singh and Dr. Deepak Kumar -
Scientific Validation and Implementation of
Ethno Veterinary Practices to Improve Livestock
Health in Bihar
Dr. Himalaya Bhardwaj is associated as Co-Principal Investigator. -
Effect of Whey Based Milk Replacer and Probiotics
(Curd) on Growth and Health Performance of Calves
Dr. Amrita Behera is associated as Co-Principal Investigator.
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