DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY PHYSIOLOGY
Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
About the Department
The Department of Veterinary Physiology is one of the oldest departments of Bihar Veterinary College, Patna and has been in existence since the inception of the College.
About 20 M.V.Sc. and one Ph.D. degree have been awarded by the department and more than 250 research papers have been published in standard national and international journals.
Veterinary Physiology deals with basic and strategic activities and provides the foundation for understanding various higher professional-year subjects such as Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Animal Reproduction, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary Public Health and Veterinary Medicine.
Veterinary Physiology is a prerequisite for teaching, research and extension activities in many areas of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. The department provides teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students with the help of teaching aids, practical facilities and research infrastructure.
The department also participates in extension activities including on-campus training, demonstrations and programmes for farmers, paravets and field veterinarians for adoption of innovations aimed at improving livestock production and the socio-economic condition of livestock farmers.
Faculty Members
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Choudhary
Mobile: +91 9918616388
Email:
drpankajvet2003@gmail.com
Dr. Anandita Srivastava
Mobile: +91 9468885648
Email:
anandisri30@gmail.com
Facilities
General and Systemic Physiology Laboratory
Refrigerated Centrifuge, Rotary Shaker
Molecular Physiology Laboratory
Thermal Cycler, Gel Doc, Ice Flake Machine
Reproductive Physiology Laboratory
Bio-digestor Machine
Environmental Physiology Laboratory
Maximum-Minimum Thermometer, Sunshine Recorder and related facilities
Haematology Laboratory
Haemocytometer and related laboratory facilities
Academic Activities
U.G. Courses (As per VCI)
| Sl. No. | Courses No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Professional Year | First year Physiology Professional Course | 4+1 |
M.V.Sc. Courses (As per ICAR)
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| VPY 601 | Physiology of Digestion | 2+1 |
| VPY 602 | Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology | 2+1 |
| VPY 603 | Renal Physiology and Body Fluid Dynamics | 2+1 |
| VPY 604 | Haematology | 2+1 |
| VPY 605 | Vitamins and Minerals in Animal Physiology | 2+0 |
| VPY 606 | Physiology of Animal Reproduction | 2+1 |
| VPY 607 | Clinical Physiology | 2+1 |
| VPY 608 | Neuromuscular Physiology | 1+0 |
| VPY 609 | Chemical Bioregulation in Physiological Functions | 3+0 |
| VPY 610 | Research Techniques in Veterinary Physiology | 0+2 |
| VPY 691 | Master’s Seminar | 1+0 |
| VPY 699 | Master’s Research | 20 |
PhD Courses (As per ICAR)
| Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| VPY 701 | Applied Physiology of Body Fluids and Electrolytes | 2+1 |
| VPY 702 | Physiology of Animal Behaviour | 2+0 |
| VPY 703 | Comparative Physiology of Ruminant Digestion | 2+1 |
| VPY 704 | Advances in Neuro-Endocrinology | 2+1 |
| VPY 705 | Myophysiology and Kinesiology | 2+1 |
| VPY 706 | Avian Physiology | 2+1 |
| VPY 707 | Physiology of Lactation | 2+1 |
| VPY 708 | Advances in Environmental Physiology and Growth | 2+1 |
| VPY 709 | Advances in Rumen Microbiology and Metabolism | 2+1 |
| VPY 710 | Advances in Immunophysiology | 2+1 |
| VPY 711 | Physiology of Stress | 2+1 |
| VPY 790 | Special Problem | 0+2 |
| VPY 791 | Doctoral Research – I | 1+0 |
| VPY 792 | Doctoral Research – II | 1+0 |
| VPY 799 | Doctoral Research | 45 |
PGS Non-Credit Compulsory Courses
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGS- 502 | Technical Writing and Communication Skills | 0+1 |
| 2 | PGS- 503 | Intellectual Property and Its Management | 1+0 |
| 3 | PGS- 505 | Agricultural Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes | 1+0 |
| 4 | PGS- 506 | Disaster Management | 1+0 |
Research Activities
Completed Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Duration | Funding Agency | PI / Co-PIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AICRP Scheme on Improvement of Feed Resources and Nutrient Utilization in Raising Animal Production | 2004–2012 | ICAR, New Delhi | Co-PI: Dr. Pramod Kumar |
| 2 | Understanding the mechanism of variation in status of a few nutritionally important micronutrients in some important food crops and the mechanism of micronutrient enrichment in plant parts | 2009–2014 | NAIP, ICAR | PI: Dr. Pramod Kumar |
Ongoing Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Year of Start | Funding Agency | PI / Co-PIs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Establishment of ETT Laboratory with IVF facility to enhance milk production and productivity among non-descript and descript breeds of Bihar | 2018 | DADF, Government of India |
PI: Dr. Ravindra Kumar Co-PI: Dr. Pramod Kumar |
Research Achievements & Facilities
- Study of the relationship between hypothalamo-hypophyseal and gonadal systems during post-natal development in Murrah buffalo heifers.
- Hormonal profiling of reproductive hormones for treatment of different reproductive problems based on hormonal deficiency under field conditions.
- Evaluation of synchronization techniques including Fertihance, Ovsynch and Heatsynch under field conditions to improve fertility of animals.
- Trial of non-protein nitrogenous substances in Black Australorp laying hens.
- Development of a method for collection of blood samples from wild felids in a fully conscious state without physiological strain and stress.
- Study of mineral contents in soil, plants and animal blood in different agro-climatic zones of Bihar and development of Area Specific Mineral Mixture.
- Institutional Animal Ethics Committee registration with CPCSEA for experiments on laboratory animals.
- Facilities for estimation of hormones by ELISA technique.
- Facilities for estimation of micro and macro minerals using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.
- Facilities for UG and PG teaching and practical work.
- Facilities for maintenance of laboratory animals under CPCSEA-approved laboratory conditions.
- Development of molecular physiology and molecular endocrinology laboratories.
Molecular Physiology
Molecular and cellular approaches for understanding physiological functions and mechanisms.
Molecular Endocrinology
Research related to hormones, endocrine regulation and physiological responses.
Clinical & Experimental Physiology
Physiological investigations supporting animal health, production and research.
Laboratory Instrumentation
Spectrophotometer, Gel Doc, PCR, cooling centrifuge, mini centrifuge and ECG facilities.
Hormone Estimation
ELISA-based estimation of hormones for physiological and reproductive investigations.
Mineral Analysis
Analysis of micro and macro minerals in soil, plant and animal blood.