Department of Veterinary Physiology
Department came into existence with the inception of College in 1947. MVSc and PhD degree programs in Veterinary Physiology were started for the first time in country by this department in 1956. Department has the legacy of many stalwarts in Veterinary Physiology and as a result of their significant contributions, prestigious “Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Award” and “Jawahar Lal Nehru Award” have been rewarded to the teachers and scientists of this Department. Department has carried out pioneering research work in field of male and female reproduction, environmental physiology, physiology of saliva and rumen micro-flora.
The department has Semen Technology Laboratory which is well equipped with phase contrast microscope with camera, inverted microscope, fluorescent microscope, osmometer, computer assisted semen analyzer (CASA) and laminar airflow etc. Reproductive Biotechnology Laboratory has all the basic equipments required for in vitro production of embryos viz. stereo-zoom microscope with camera and CTV, compound microscope with stage warmer, Inverted fluorescent Microscope, Carbon dioxide Incubator. Experimental Livestock Unit consists of sheds for cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats and presently, there are more than 65 Barbari goats.
In addition to the eight days training programme for internship students of BVSc& AH on goat-husbandry and semen technology, department also imparts specialized training to field Veterinary Officers on “Semen Technology and Fertility Management in cattle and buffaloes”. After establishment of the Semen Technology Laboratory, more than 300 Veterinary Officers of UP Govt. have been trained.
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