Department of Veterinary Medicine
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj, Bihar – 855107
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
About the Department
The Department of Veterinary Medicine was established at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj, for teaching the fourth professional year course of B.V.Sc. & A.H. as per the Veterinary Council of India curriculum (MSVE-2016).
Presently, the department has two faculty members: one Associate Professor and one Assistant Professor.
Faculty members are actively involved in diagnosis and treatment of cases at the Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC), CoVAS Kishanganj, and participate in animal health and infertility camps.
Strengthening UG and PG research laboratories; diagnosis, treatment and management of clinical cases at VCC; and research in different areas of veterinary medicine.
Department Mandate
Education and Training
Teaching Veterinary Medicine to B.V.Sc. & A.H. students as prescribed by MSVE-2016, and strengthening postgraduate academic activities.
Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis, treatment and management of animal cases presented at the Veterinary Clinical Complex, CoVAS Kishanganj.
Research and Extension
Conducting research in veterinary medicine and participating in Kisan Samvad, animal health camps and infertility camps.
Faculty Members
Dr. Neelam Kushwaha
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Dr. Safeeda Sultana Begum
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Biochemical Analyser (Semi-Automatic)
Diagnostic facility of the Department of Veterinary Medicine.
ELISA Reader
Diagnostic facility of the Department of Veterinary Medicine.
Laminar Air Flow
Diagnostic facility of the Department of Veterinary Medicine.
Urine Analyzer
Diagnostic facility of the Department of Veterinary Medicine.
Academic Activities
U.G. Course (As per VCI / MSVE-2016)
Fourth Professional Year | Veterinary Medicine | Total Credits: 4+1
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Course Content |
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| 1 | Veterinary Medicine (Theory) | 4+0 |
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| 2 | Veterinary Medicine (Practical) | 0+1 |
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M.V.Sc. Courses (As per ICAR)
| Sl. No. | Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VMD 501 | Ruminant Medicine-internal | 3+0 |
| 2 | VMD 502 | Ruminant Medicine-infectious | 3+0 |
| 3 | VMD 503 | Equine Medicine | 2+0 |
| 4 | VMD 504 | Canine and Feline Medicine-I | 2+0 |
| 5 | VMD 505 | Canine and Feline Medicine-II | 2+0 |
| 6 | VMD 506 | Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases, Nutritional Deficiencies and Diseases of Mammary Gland | 2+0 |
| 7 | VMD 507 | Paediatrics and Geriatrics | 2+0 |
| 8 | VMD 508 | Avian and Swine Medicine | 2+0 |
| 9 | VMD 509 | Zoo, Wild and Laboratory Animal Medicine | 1+0 |
| 10 | VMD 510 | Toxicology and Forensic Medicine | 1+0 |
| 11 | VMD 511 | Clinical Diagnostic Techniques | 0+2 |
| 12 | VMD 512 | Emergency Medicine | 0+2 |
| 13 | VMD 513 | Diagnosis of Veterinary Infectious Diseases | 0+1 |
| 14 | VMD 514 | Oncology and Ethno-veterinary Medicine | 1+0 |
| 15 | VMD 515 | Animal Disease Investigation and Biosecurity | 1+1 |
| 16 | VMD 516 | Clinical Practice-I | 0+3 |
| 17 | VMD 517 | Clinical Practice-II | 0+3 |
| 18 | VMD 591 | Master's Seminar | 1+0 |
| 19 | VMD 599 | Master's Research | 0+30 |
Research Activities
Ongoing Research Projects
| Sl. No. | Project Code | Title of Research Project | Project Type | Principal Investigator / Co-PI | Status |
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| 1 | DR/CVS/CRRP/2026-27/15 | Effect of methionine supplementation in goat affected with urinary incontinence as medical management | Institutional Research | Co-PI: Dr. Neelam Kushwaha | Ongoing |
Completed Research Projects
Nil
Extension Activities
Kisan Samvad and Animal Health Camps
Participation in Kisan Samvad, animal health camps and infertility camps, providing health services to ailing animals.
Scientific Management of Goat Rearing
Five-day training in collaboration with Bank of Baroda, Kharkhari Branch, from 27 to 31 May 2024, attended by 50 farmers.
Veterinary Clinical Services
Providing physician services at VCC during OPD hours, holidays and night hours.
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