Dr. Archana, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology

Dr. Archana

Assistant Professor
Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
Bihar Veterinary College, Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna – 800014

📊 Publication & Research Metrics

7 Total Citations
2 h-index
0 i10-index
20 Research Papers
15 Book Chapters

🔬 Area of Specialization

Safety Evaluation: Toxicological assessment and risk–benefit analysis of veterinary drugs and herbal formulations
Antidiabetic Research: Experimental studies on antidiabetic activity, oxidative stress modulation and antioxidant potential of herbal formulations

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Degree University / Institution Year
B.V.Sc. & A.H. Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 2002
M.V.Sc. Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 2005
Ph.D. Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 2025

💼 Employee Experience

Name of Post From To Organization / Address
Touring Veterinary Officer 12.08.2005 25.07.2007 Madhepura, Udakishanganj, Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Government of Bihar
Assistant Professor 26.07.2007 Till Date Department of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Bihar Veterinary College, BASU, Patna

📚 Five Best Research Articles

1 Archana, Kumar, N., Kumari, A., Kumar, A., Ramesh Kumar Nirala, Imran Ali, Rashmi Rekha Kumari and Govind Kumar Choudhary (2024). Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant activity of polyherbal formulation containing Trigonella foenum-graecum, Momordica charantia, Syzygium cumini and Catharanthus roseus. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 23(1), 59–64.
2 Archana, N. K., Ali, I., & Choudhary, G. K. (2026). Antidiabetic Effect of Polyherbal Formulation Containing Trigonella foenum-graecum, Momordica charantia, Syzygium cumini and Catharanthus roseus in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats. Indian Journal of Animal Research, B-5658, 1–8.
3 Archana, Kumar, N., Gond, V. K., Kumar, S., Singh, S. D., & Jayachandran, C. (2013). Clinico-haematobiochemical Profile After Repeated Subcutaneous Administration of Ivermectin in Goats. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, 12(2), 79–81.
4 Ravi Kumar, Rashmi Rekha Kumari, Nirbhay Kumar, Archana, Ramesh K. Nirala, Kumari Anjana, Govind Kumar Choudhary, Tapan Kumar Mandal and Pankaj Kumar (2026). Arsenic Bioaccumulation in Cattle Naturally Exposed to Geogenic Groundwater Contamination in the Middle Indo-Gangetic Plains of Bihar. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology , 116, 35 (2026).
5 Ramesh Kumar Nirala, Preety Raj, K. Anjana, Archana, G. K. Choudhary and Pramod Kumar (2024). Effect of Methanolic Extract of Aloe vera on Immunomodulatory Activity in Wistar Rats. Indian Journal of Animal Research, September 2024, B-5317, 1–5.

📝 Other Publications & Academic Activities

Research Papers 20
Popular Articles 15
Book Chapters Written 15
TV / Radio Talks 25

🧪 Ongoing Research Project

Sl. No. Title of Research Project Duration Funding Agency Sanctioned Budget Role
1 Establishment of One Health Platform 4 Years DFARD, Government of Bihar ₹2,655.66 Lakh Co-PI

🏛️ Membership of Professional Societies

Sl. No. Professional Society Membership Number
1 Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) 223 (2007)
2 Society for Promotion of Farm and Companion Animal (SPFCA) 98/SPFCA/2022
3 Indian Association of Women Veterinarians (IAWV) BR-32/2025 (verify)

🏆 Honours & Awards

Sl. No. Name of Honour / Award Awarding Organization Year
1 Prashashti Patra Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Bihar 2015
2 Prashashti Patra Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, Government of Bihar 2018
3 Appreciation Award in Recognition of Contribution in Coordination in University Functions & Webinars Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 2020