Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Arrabari, Kishanganj
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
About the Department
The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Arrabari, Kishanganj, came into existence on 24 August 2022 as the second veterinary college of Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna, and of the state of Bihar.
The Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics works in collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Clinical Complex.
The department is actively engaged in teaching Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics courses as per the VCI curriculum for undergraduate (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) students.
Presently, the department has three Assistant Professors. Faculty members participate in various extension activities and collaborate with VCC in organising animal health and infertility camps.
Mandate
- Teaching undergraduate students the different courses of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
- Research and extension activities in the field of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics.
- Treatment of reproductive cases in collaboration with the Department of VCC.
Faculty Members
Academic & Research Focus
- Strengthening of the UG and PG research laboratory and the Gynaecological Museum.
- Development of an Andrology laboratory for sperm cryopreservation and artificial insemination.
- Development of an Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) laboratory.
- Breeding soundness evaluation, semen collection and evaluation, sperm cryopreservation, post-thaw sperm quality, and fertility assessment in breeding bulls and bucks.
- Diagnosis, treatment, and management of anestrus, silent estrus, repeat breeding, ovarian cysts, and other reproductive disorders in cattle, buffaloes, and small ruminants.
- Hormonal regulation of reproduction, estrous cycle, follicular dynamics, ovulation, and reproductive endocrinology in domestic animals.
- Estrus synchronization, artificial insemination, fixed-time AI, ovulation induction, embryo transfer, in vitro embryo production, and other advanced reproductive technologies.
- Management of dystocia, pregnancy complications, caesarean section, fetotomy, uterine prolapse, retained fetal membranes, and postpartum reproductive disorders.
Departmental Facilities
Reproductive Ultrasonography
Reproductive ultrasonography facility for diagnostic and clinical examination.
Undergraduate Laboratory
Undergraduate laboratory as per MSVE 2016.
Artificial Insemination Unit
Artificial insemination unit.
Museum
Departmental museum.
Phantom Hall & Palpation Room
Phantom Hall and Palpation Room.
Caesarean Section
Caesarean section facility.
Dystocia Case Management
Handling of dystocia cases in small and large animals.
Academic Activities
U.G. Course – As per MSVE-2016
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs | Professional Year / Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VGO | Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics | 2 + 1 | 4th Professional Year / 1.5 Years |
| 2 | — | Unit-1 – Veterinary Gynaecology | — | ½ Year |
| 3 | — | Unit-2 – Veterinary Obstetrics | — | ½ Year |
| 4 | — | Unit-3 – Veterinary Andrology, AI and Assisted Reproductive Techniques | — | ½ Year |
M.V.Sc. Courses – As per ICAR
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VOG-601 | General Gynaecology | 3+1 |
| 2 | VOG-602 | Female Infertility | 3+1 |
| 3 | VOG-603 | Veterinary Obstetrics | 2+2 |
| 4 | VOG-604 | Andrology & Male Infertility | 3+1 |
| 5 | VOG-605 | Sperm Preservation and Artificial Insemination | 2+1 |
| 6 | VOG-606 | Reproductive Biotechnology | 2+1 |
| 7 | VOG-607 | Clinical Practice-I | 0+3 |
| 8 | VOG-608 | Clinical Practice-II | 0+3 |
| 9 | VOG-691 | Master's Seminar | 1+0 |
| 10 | VOG-699 | Master's Research | 20 |
Ph.D. Courses – As per ICAR
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VOG-701 | Advances in Gynaecology | 2+1 |
| 2 | VOG-702 | Advances in Obstetrics | 2+1 |
| 3 | VOG-703 | Advances in Andrology | 2+1 |
| 4 | VOG-704 | Advances in Reproductive Biotechnology | 1+1 |
| 5 | VOG-705 | Advances in Semen Preservation | 1+1 |
| 6 | VOG-706 | Clinical Practice I | 0+3 |
| 7 | VOG-707 | Clinical Practice II | 0+3 |
| 8 | VOG-790 | Special Problem | 0+2 |
| 9 | VOG-791 | Doctoral Seminar I | 1+0 |
| 10 | VOG-792 | Doctoral Seminar II | 1+0 |
| 11 | VOG-799 | Doctoral Research | 45 |
Research Activities
| Research Project Status | Details |
|---|---|
| Ongoing Research Projects | Nil |
| Completed Research Projects | Nil |
Extension Activities
Organised a ten-day International e-Refresher Course on "Latest Innovative Reproductive Techniques in Veterinary Science" (21–30 April 2025).
Organized a 10-day Online Training Program on "Recent Advances in Canine Reproduction" (15–24 July 2025).
Organized Multi-Purpose Artificial Insemination Technician in Rural India (MAITRI).
Organized and participated in the weekly Kisan Samvad-cum-Animal Health Camp of the college.
Engaged in conducting clinical classes in VCC (OPD and emergency duty).
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