Vet Varsity organizes an Impressive Dog Show

Sunday 18th December 2022 at 4:27 PM

It was a show of faithful Community which Still Exists

Ludhiana: 18th December 2022: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen):: 

In The Hindu mythology, Kaliyuga is the fourth and darkest stage of the world. In this stage the world is in a state of moral decay.Kali Yuga, in Hinduism, is the fourth and worst of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga Cycle, preceded by Dvapara Yuga and followed by the next cycle's Krita (Satya) Yuga. It is believed to be the present age, which is full of conflict and sin. The "Kali" of Kali Yuga means "strife", "discord", "quarrel", or "contention" and Kali Yuga is associated with the demon Kali (not to be confused with the goddess Kali).According to Puranic sources, Krishna's death marked the end of Dvapara Yuga and the start of Kali Yuga, which is dated to 17/18 February 3102 BCE. Lasting for 432,000 years (1,200 divine years), Kali Yuga began 5,123 years ago and has 426,877 years left as of 2022 CE. Kali Yuga will end in the year 428,899 CE. 

Even in this KaliYuga, till now such a species is present on this earth which is known for loyalty. Known for her trust. In ancient times they were called dervesh. Great Sufi poets like Bulleh Shah had also praised this race. Get up bullia, friend, don't convince me, don't take tan baazi le gaye dog-taithon ute. Yes, you understood it right, we are talking about dogs only. The word dog is often used by humans to abuse each other, which is a sheer insult to dogs. Today's traitor and selfish person is not capable of being called a dog! Perhaps this is the reason why the custom of adopting, buying and keeping dogs in their homes like their children is increasing rapidly in the general and special public. Whether we ourselves become loyal or not, but we definitely want to keep a living showpiece of loyalty in our homes. Because of this sentiment, a good business of dogs has started happening. Businessmen also live in profit and the government also earns a lot in the name of registration. To further increase this whole trend, a show was also organized by Veterinary University (GADVASU).

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana organized a "Dog Show". Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU said that the importance of pets is increasing with the rise in nuclear families and this exhibition presented a chance for all stakeholders to discuss various issues related to the welfare of pet animals. The event was also important since this year has been recognized as 'World Veterinary Year'. The Dog Show began with the inaugural session, where Dr. Kamal Kumar Garg, IAS, chief guest inaugurated the show. He spoke about the importance of dogs as pets of choice owing to their co-evolution with society. He expressed his conviction that the dog show would be a valuable platform in promoting canine reproduction, health and societal well-being.

Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University was the Chief Guest during the 'Valedictory Function'. Dr. Gosal said that dogs have proved their vitality and worth over the hundreds of years of their co-existence with human society. He said that the show was a great opportunity for pet owners to interact with veterinarians and industry. He lauded the significant progress made by GADVASU in promoting animal health and welfare in the state. Dr. H S Banga, Registrar of the University said that such events help to demonstrate the strong bond and companionship between humans and pet animals. Dr. Ashwani Kumar, HoD Veterinary Medicine briefed about the dog show. Dr. Parkash Singh Brar, Director of Extension Education presented the vote of thanks. The exhibition of different breeds of dogs would create awareness regarding their importance in different spheres of our lives.

Dr Dhiraj Gupta, Organising Secretary informed that a skill show by the dog squad of the Home Guards was also arranged. Breed competitions were held across eight categories of dogs including Toy, Terrier, Utility, Hound, Gun dog, Working, Pastoral and Miscellaneous groups where more than 125 owners showcased their dogs. 

Sh. Ashvinder Singh, Major Amarjit Bath were honored for the service of stray dogs. GADVASU established a dialysis unit in the recent past. The dogs affected with renal problems were treated here and after survival leading a healthy life, also honored. A large number of breeders exhibited different breeds of dogs, cats and birds at the venue. An exhibition of feed and health supplements, grooming kits, bedding and other accessories was also held by the industry. All the officers of GADVASU, Faculty members, employees and a large number of dog lovers graced the occasion.

Dr. P N Dwivedi retires from the Vet Varsity

1st March 2021 at 4:46 PM

 He served more than 34 years in the field of veterinary sciences 

Ludhiana: 1st March 2021: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

After serving more than 34 years in the field of veterinary sciences Dr. Padma Nath Dwivedi retired from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana after attaining the age of superannuation. A farewell function was arranged by GADVASU Teachers' Association in the honour of Dr. Dwivedi. On this occasion Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU appreciated the services of Dr. Dwivedi. He said that Dr. Dwivedi contributed a lot as virologist in the field of veterinary microbiology. His research, academic and administrative achievements were discussed and acknowledged in the farewell function. Faculty members extended their warm wishes on his retirement.

Dr. Dwivedi, born on 8 Feb, 1961 in a middle class family at Distt. Rewa (MP). He obtained his BVSC & AH, MVSc and Ph.D degrees from Jabalpur Univ, PAU and University of London, respectively. He joined PAU as Asstt Prof in 1986 and elevated as Assoc Prof in 1998 and Professor in 2006. He joined as Head of the Department in Dairy Microbiology in August 2018. He served both the Universities for more than 34 years. He has guided 14 MVSc and 3 Ph. D. Students in Veterinary Virology. He is recipient of several awards and fellowships including prestigious DAAD Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship etc. He has published more than 125 research papers in various national and international journals.

During his tenure he was also the President of University Dance Drama and Music club, Incharge Speakers' Forum, Incharge University sports, Associate NCC officer as well as Chief hostel warden.He has been in the panel of judges for long years in the youth festivals of PU Chandigarh, GNDU Amritsar, PU Patiala and many more for the judgement and evaluation of co-curricular activities. He is loved by his students, friends and colleagues.

In the farewell function Dr. Deepti Narang, HoD Veterinary Microbiology revealed his professional journey. Dr. APS Brar, described his interesting life incidents. Dr. Shashi Mahajan, General Secretary, GADVASUTA managed all the stage activities whereas Dr.  Ashwani Sharma, President GADVASUTA extended vote of thanks to the august gathering.

34 vibrant farmers got 2 weeks training at GADVASU

Tue, May 29, 2018 at 5:05 PM

Thirteen women also participated in training program

Ludhiana: 29th May 2018: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Thirty four vibrant farmers including thirteen women participants got 2 weeks training on “Dairy Farming”, organized by Directorate of Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana. Candidates from different areas of Punjab and adjoining states have attended the course including a participant from Assam state. In this training program experts delivered lectures as well as hands on training covering all important aspects of dairy farming. This training has evidenced the changing scenario in Dairy Farming with an increased number of women participants that were nearly 40 percent of the total candidates. Dr. H.K. Verma, Director Extension Education interacted with the trainees and enlightened them about huge scope of dairy sector in India as well as in Punjab. While addressing he told that university is persistent in catering all sort of need of dairy farmers. Further, he added that university has also developed two android based mobile applications “Precision Dairy Farming” and “Dairy Prajnan” available on google playstore for the benefit of dairy farmers. Dr. S.K. Kansal, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education informed and encouraged the trainees to start a dairy enterprise on small scale basis then to move on medium and large scale.

At present, two more training programs namely “Specialized Pig Farming” for farmers, farm women & rural youth and “Breeding Specialization for Judging Various Animal Events” for Field Veterinary Doctors, Punjab Govt. are being conducted from 28.05.2018 to 01.05.2018. University is continuously doing the efforts for farmers to train them in scientific pig farming as it is a profitable business because the feed conversion efficiency and prolificacy is much higher of swine as compare to other enterprises of livestock and value addition of pork has greater opportunity to generate self-employment. Forty four farmers are participating.

Training on “Breeding Specialization for Judging Various Animal Events” is very crucial for the veterinary doctors as well as for farmers because now a day's many livestock championship and milking competitions are held in our country especially in Punjab to promote Animal Husbandry which requires identification of livestock breeds and judging of animals as key points to select best one. 25 Veterinarians from Animal Husbandry department, Punjab representing all the districts of Punjab are participating. Dr. Verma said that University also undertakes demand based tailor made courses as per the request from various organizations and also added that GADVASU has already trained vets and farmers from 17 states of the country.  

Sh. VP Singh Badnore, Governor Punjab Visits Vet Varsity

Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 8:28 PM

Dr. BS Dhillon, VC of PAU also attended the visit

Ludhiana: 21 September, 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Sh. VP Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab today visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. Sh. Badnore visited Dairy Farm, College of fisheries, Poultry Farm and Veterinary Hospital along with Dr Amarjit Singh Nanda, Vice-Chancellor and officers of Varsity. Dr. BS Dhillon, Vice-Chancellor of PAU also attended the visit. Sh. Bandore showed keen interest about the different research points on livestock rearing, feed management, breed improvement and better production. 

While visiting college of fisheries Dr Asha Dhawan, Dean of the college apprised him of various academic, research and extension activities of the college. Sh. Badnore appreciated the on-going research programme towards diversification of fish farming with high value species like catfish and murrels, aquaculture in inland salt affected zero earning wastelands, ornamental fish culture and processing for value addition. He advised faculty to formulate an effective plan for eradicating harmful exotic species like thai magur from the natural resources which is affecting the price native fauna. 

Dr. A L Saini, HoD, livestock production and management showcased a project of students at poultry farm, a business skill model under the title of "Livestock Business Skill Development- Incubation Units" for the Veterinary Students with the objective to impart hands on training to inculcate entrepreneurship in Poultry Farming in the budding scientists/students. Sh.  Badnore also interacted with students about the project.

At Veterinary Clinical Complex Dr. Simrat Sagar Singh, Dean College of Veterinary Science apprised him about the different facilities of the hospital. He explained about the different units of hospital, X-Ray and Surgery unit and Diagnostic lab. The Key departments of the university who are part of animal treatment also showcased their work and described their priorities. 

Sh. Badnore interacted with faculty members and expressed his points of concern to deliver better facilities to farming community.

Research on Ethno pharmacology

Thu, Sep 8, 2016 at 3:46 PM

National platform recognises Vet Varsity 

The Sierra Popoluca live on the slopes of a volcanic mountain range in southern Veracruz (Mexico). In their mythology, a cocoa tree marks the entrance to the after world.Courtesy image

Ludhiana: 08 September 2016: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Research investigations being conducted at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana have been recognized at the 36th Annual Conference of Society of Toxicology of India and International Conference on “New Insights & Multidisciplinary Approaches in Toxicological Studies” held in August 2016 at Amity Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Safety and management (AIETSM), Amity University, Noida. The research paper entitled “Evaluation of effect of Emblica officinalis fruit (Amla) extracts against quinalphos-(insecticide) induced oxidative stress in rats” authored by Vinod Kumar Dumka, Suresh Kumar Sharma, Kuldip Gupta, Prashamt S Daundkar, Bhaskar Vemu and Simerjot Singh has been conferred Best Poster Award of STOX 2016. The post graduate students of the Department presented research papers, interacted with various expert delegates of national and international stature and participated in different scientific deliberations. 

While discussing about the application of this type of research Dr. S K Sharma, HoD, Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, GADVASU revealed that India is one of the world’s leading biodiversity centres and the importance of medicinal plants in the national economy as well as their potential for the rapid growth of herbal based drug industry in India has been emphasized from time to time. The use of herbal drugs and natural pesticides having no proven residual effects in various animal products for the treatment of animals and control of insect pests is gaining importance. A distinct advantage of herbal products over synthetic drugs in their lack of adverse effects on humans and animals and also their easy availability. Ethno pharmacology may prove to be an economic remedy for livestock diseases and help to improve the standard of living of dairy farmers by reducing cost of treatment of animals and minimizing production and reproduction losses. The farmers, in general, will economically gain from cultivating the medicinal plants. Use of herbal preparations in organic livestock production will ensure safety and health of consumers, and protection of environment.

To achieve this goal, GADVASU has undertaken detailed research investigations in ethno pharmacology on several commonly cultivated and wild plants of Punjab. Within a short period of time, GADVASU has established itself as a centre for excellence in ethno pharmacology and the research work being undertaken in this field is being appreciated at national level. 

Efforts of Dr. H. S. Sandhu, Dr V K Dumka and Dr. Rajdeep Kaur were appreciated during the conference.

GADVASU conducts training for cattle feed millers

Thu, Aug 27, 2015 at 3:53 PM

Training was conducted for 55 feed millers

Ludhiana:27 August, 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

In dairy business feed cost alone is around 65% of the total dairy farming expenditure.  Dairy farmers make their best efforts to make the balanced feed but availability of feed ingredients, their quality and prices are area of concern. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences  University in collaboration with Department of Dairy Development, Punjab regularly conduct trainings for cattle feed millers to update their knowledge and making economical feed for the high yielding animals. One of such training was conducted by Vet Varsity for 55 feed millers coming from different parts of Punjab. According to Dr Parminder Singh, course coordinator, the training schedule included lectures from different aspects of feed manufacturing viz. selection of feed ingredients and their storage, ration formulation for different categories of animals, toxic substances in feed ingredients, processing of feed and feed ingredients, importance of bypass fat and protein, significance of  uromol mixture, role of mineral mixture, prevention of metabolic diseases, aflatoxins and their control and cattle feed act. There were healthy discussions among the feed millers to get the better results. It is pertinent to mention that this training is mandatory after three years for all feed manufacturers for renewal of license as per govt. norms. Even this course is compulsory for them who manufactures mineral mixtures for the cattle & buffaloes and who sells & holds feed ingredients for livestock feeding. 

Dr HK Verma Director of Extension Education distributed the certificates and advised the feed millers to adopt the recommendations of the experts while formulating the feed. He stressed upon the feed millers as well as farmers to read the dairy related literature. Dr. JS Bhatti, Head, Department of Veterinary Extension proposed the vote of thanks and highlighted the services which GADVASU provide for the dairy farmers and feed millers. He asked the feed millers to take the help of university in organizing awareness camps for the benefits of the farmers.

Sri Sanghmeshwar Sewa Dal active for human servicses

Sun, Aug 2, 2015 at 3:48 PM

10th Blood  Donation Camp organized at Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 2 August 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Akhil Bhartiya Sri Sanghmeshwar Sewa Dal, Ludhiana branch organized a ‘Blood donation camp’ on the occasion of 75nd   birth anniversary of Anant Shri Vibhushit Mahant Ganga Puri Ji Maharaj, Sri Sanghmeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Arunai (Pehowa, Haryana) at Ludhiana today on 2th August 2015 revealed  Dr. Harish Verma, Secretary , Sri Sanghmeshwar Sewa Dal L:udhiana, Branch. Sh. Bharat Bhushan Aashu, M.L.A. Ludhiana West was the Chief Guest inaugurated the Blood Donation camp and said that this is an excellent gesture and congratulated the organizers for this good cause and emphasized that there is an urgent need of more such camps in the city, Sh. Gurpeet Gogi, Councillor, Ward No. 53  presided over the function. Two teams from DMC& H and RED cross Society, Ludhiana collected the blood from voluntary donors. The donation camp was supervised by a team of doctors from DMC&H , Ludhiana under the leadership of Dr. Ramneek Locham  and Dr G P Mangla from Red cross This is tenth time that a blood donation camp was organized by the Ludhiana branch  of Sri Sanghmeshwar Sewa Dal. The camp started with the seeking of blessings from Almighty. In a novel gesture, members of Dal, other people and even local leaders came forward and donated the blood voluntarily and a total of 75  units of blood were donated. Mr. D. K. Puri, president,  Ludhiana branch, Sri Sanghmeshwar Sewa Dal informed that the Dal is  organizing such camps at regular interval along with other social welfare activities. 

Dr. Harish Verma, Secretary , Sri Sanghmeshwar Sewa Dal, said that Punjab is far behind in blood donation, where as Gujrat  State is at number one in blood donation in whole of the country by contributing 11% of blood units. Further, Dr. Verma told that the Dal has already solemnized two times the mass marriages function in which 25 girls were married, has arranged nine    blood donation camps and loaded trucks containing food items were sent  to earth quack victims of Gujrat, Uttranchal and J. K. states . Sh. Rajinder Mohan Tandon, treasurer of the Dal said that now we are also motivating the people for   pledging to donate eyes. Mr. Puri  specially thanked S. Mohinder Singh, President, Prabhandak Committee Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Gobind Nagar, for their whole hearted support for organizing this camp. The camp was attended by dignitaries of Sanghmeshwar sewa dal, arunai, (Pehowa) and members of  Khanna & Gobindgarh  branches. The camp ended with the pledge by dal members to organize such camps more frequently especially for Thalassemia affected children and for cause of society. Dal members  highlighted the benefits of blood donation and persuaded people for voluntary donations for the cause of society and to relieve sufferings of people.

For more detail Dr Harish Verma may be contacted at 98159-73929

who is Secy of Sh. Sangmeshwar Sewa Dal Ludhiana Branch.

GADVASU will conduct youth festival in November

 Fri, Oct 31, 2014 at 5:52 PM

The students are in Great Spirit 

                                                                                                                           Youth Festival at GADVASU--A file photo

Ludhiana- 31-October, 2014. (Punjab Screen Bureau):

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, GADVASU, Ludhiana is going to organise Youth Festival in the second week of November. The whole show will be organize from 04 Nov. to 09 Nov. While disseminating this information Dr. Satinder Pal Singh Sangha Director Student’s welfare told that our students are doing well in different extra mural activities at all India Agricultural & Veterinary Inter University fests and they have won a number of prizes and trophies in these events so we organize this festival to polish and develop their talent and skill. It will be the spring board for students to achieve the new heights. Dr. Singh informed that to streamline all the functioning, committees have been formed and duties are allocated.

             Dr. Darshan Singh Barhi, Organizing Secretary of the Youth festival told that Painting, Poster making, Cartooning on 4 Nov, Collage making, Rangoli and Clay Modelling on 5 Nov,  Installation, Debate, Elocution, Creative Writing, Extempore, and Haas-Ras Poetry on 6 Nov,   Folk Songs, Creative Dance, Light Vocal and Group Songs on 7 Nov, Quiz, Mime, Skit, Mono Acting, Mimicry and One act play on 8 Nov, Shabad and Bhajan Gayan, Western Song,  Folk Dance and Prize distribution function will be on the Concluding day i.e 09 Nov. Dr. Singh told that these co-curricular activities are an essential part of studentship so it is right of students to enjoy this flavour. He told that these festivals develop cordial relations in students whereas help to build confidence in them.

Dr. N K Sood, President Dance, Drama and Music Club informed that whole fest will be conducted according to the notified rules of inter University competitions. The students are in Great Spirit and full of zeal to become the part of youth festival. They are devoting their extra time to prepare their events to stage it in exclusive manner he added. He hoped that the festival will leave healthy, cheerful and colourful impressions to all the participants and spectators.

21 days Advanced training course concludes at GADVASU

Fri, Sep 26, 2014 at 4:14 PM
Students learnt current trends  in Surgery and Radiology

Ludhiana: 26-September, 2014: (Punjab Screen Bureau)
         A 21 days, National level advanced training course on “Current Trends in Veterinary Surgery and Imaging Techniques” under the aegis of Center of Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT), ICAR New Delhi, was organized at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU ), Ludhiana.
       25 scientists from 14 states representing 19 universities of India participated in this training course informed Course Director Dr NS Saini. Hands on training to the participants on the latest developments in surgery and diagnostic imaging in veterinary practice, was provided. The more focus was on advances in large and small animal fracture repair by bone plating, intermedullary interlock nailing and C-arm guided techniques for fracture fixation, colic and perineal affections in horses.
Surgical management of eye diseases, diaphragmatic hernia in cows and buffaloes, urinary tract disorders and other soft tissue procedures were demonstrated under inhalant anesthetic procedures. GADVASU faculty and experts from other state universities Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar and Pant University delivered expert lectures and conducted practical demonstration during the training programme. Centre of Advanced studies in year 2009 was renamed as the Centre of Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT). Till date the department has conducted 27 training courses on various specialized topics. Over 363 surgeons/clinicians/teachers from various State Agricultural/Veterinary/ ICAR Institutes have been trained.
               Registrar Dr.P D Juyal presided over the valedictory function of CAFT training and congratulated participants for successfully completing the training programme. A souvenir and CD of expert lectures and demonstrations was released. It is heartening to note that GADVASU is the only university in the country which has been entrusted by ICAR to train the human resource in the discipline of Surgery and Radiology. Dr H S Sandhu, Dr SPS Sangha and Dr SS Singh released the souvenir and CD of expert lectures and PPT presentations.
          Participants also shared their views and appreciated the good quality of training, “State of the Art” laboratories with high level of expertise and better arrangements for stay. They were of view that training will immensely help them to improve diagnosis as well as surgical skills for the treatment of animals. At the end a vote of thanks was proposed.
Dr Saini revealed that Centre of Advanced Studies (CAS), was granted to the Department of Surgery and Radiology GADVASU, Ludhiana in 1994, in the field of Surgery and Radiology by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). In year 2009 it was renamed as The Centre of Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT). This is the only centre, in country, in the field of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology that is providing trainings to the scientist/teacher of other universities/institutions. 

GADVASU Takes Strict Anti-Ragging Measures

Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 4:11 PM

Necessary instructions issued to its Deans/Directors

Ludhiana:25-July 2014:(Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen)

Dr. P.D. Juyal and 
Dr. S.P.S. Sangha

Courtesy Image

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has issued necessary instructions to its Deans/Directors in order to prohibit and eliminate the scourge of ragging. Registrar, GADVASU Dr. P.D. Juyal informed that all the constituent colleges of the University have made Anti-ragging Committees and Anti-ragging Squads as desired by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. GADVASU is strictly following the preventive measures for Anti-ragging outlined by the University Grants Commission. The colleges have also undertaken other forms of campaign as it may consider appropriate for prevention of ragging. All the wardens of the Girls and Boys Hostels have been directed to ensure that an affidavit must be obtained from every student, parent/guardian separately to desist from ragging and for punishment to the defaulters. The fresh students will be coming from 1st August, 2014.

Dr. S.P.S. Sangha, DSW-cum-Estate Officer, GADVASU stated that the University has uploaded the film on anti-ragging which will be shortly available on its website. The University Authorities have also stated that any violation of the above rules or if any college fails to take adequate steps to prevent ragging or not act in accordance with these regulations or fails to punish perpetrators of incidents of ragging suitably, UGC can call for action against erring colleges/institutions. Student in distress owing to ragging related incidents can access the telephone numbers displayed on the hostel and college notice boards. Anti-ragging posters and charts have been displayed at different places of students gathering. He said that the Punjab Government has also stressed to prevent ragging through the implementation of Punjab Education Institutions (Prohibition of Ragging) Act, 2013 (Punjab Act No. 22 of 2013). 

Protest march in the Support of GADVASU striking students

Many organizations participated

Ludhiana: 23rd July 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen):

Joint Forum of Trade Unions and Social Organisations of Ludhiana held a protest march from Gate No. 5 of the PAU in support of the agitating fishery graduates of GADVASU. They have been agitating since 2nd June 2014 demanding jobs in the department of fisheries govt. of Punjab. Various speakers addressing the gathering said that it is an irony that despite these young graduates agitating for so long for their just demands the govt. has not paid any heed to them. The course of Bachelor of Fishery Sciences was started in 2008 and till now 28 graduates have passed out in three batches but not a single of them has been provided employment by the state government. The future of these graduates is dark and those who take admission to these courses in the time to come will be even more darker. The speakers further said that the department of fishery exists in the Punjab govt. and number of posts there is lying vacant, but still the govt. is not ready to absorb these graduates. Govt. is time and again talking of diversification through dairy, 

bee keeping and fisheries and Govt. had raised a loan from the World Bank specifically for the development of fisheries. But when it comes to giving employment to trained graduates the govt. is shirking its responsibility. Various speakers asked how will the govt. develop fisheries without utilizing new technology and utilising the trained human resources ? This shows that the govt. is only showing off its plan of diversification but is not really interested in that. Those who addressed the gathering include Prof. A.K. Maleri from AFDR, D.P. Maur–Joint Council of Trade Unions, RamanjeetLali –BSP, Jaswant Zirakh- Inqlabi Kender, Mohinder Singh Dhandari B.S.P., Gurnam Singh Sidhu (AITUC), Kewal Singh Banwait PSEB Employees Federation, Gurmail Singh Medle P.S.S.F., Vijay Narain Moulder and Steel Workers Union, J.S. Ghuman of AAP, Narinder Thakur of ABVP, Parvej of Students and Youth Inqualabi Center, Mamta and Parminder Kaur from  Lakshya (A Woman Organization) also spoke. Apart from this many student organizations of nearby Colleges and Panchs / Sarpanchs of few Villages also participated in to-days Protest March.

 ABVP ने फिर की गड़वासु के हड़ताली छात्रों से मुलाक़ात 

गड़वासू के छात्र संघर्ष को मिली और शक्ति  

Health and production of poultry

Thu, Jun 26, 2014 at 4:13 PM
Improper care may affect adversely in summer-Vet Varsity Expert

Ludhiana: 26-June, 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen Bureau):

Summer is a challenging season to poultry farming. For the hot summer months there are many precautions which need to be taken right from the onset of rising temperature. The information was shared by Dr. Samita saini of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University. She said that Poultry birds do not have sweat glands and have thick cover of feathers. During summer months the birds consume less feed and more water due to which their growth rate, egg production, egg shell quality and hatchability are all adversely affected and mortality is high. Disease incidence in the flocks also increases because of wet litter, immuno-suppression, vaccination failures and contamination of drinking water. 
Dr. Saini said that there should be a grass cover on the grounds surrounding the poultry house which will reduce the reflection of sunlight into the house. Vegetation should be kept trimmed to avoid blocking air movement and to help reduce rodent problems. Shady trees should be located where they do not restrict air movement. Keep a reliable, clean, cool source of water available to help the birds cope with high temperatures. As the birds excrete electrolytes during periods of heat stress, electrolytes can be added to the drinking water to replace those that are lost and to stimulate water consumption. The number of waterers and frequency of watering should be increased in summer months.
While purchasing new stock the time of purchase should be adjusted in such a way that the productive stage should not come during acute summer months. Before the onset of summer season the unproductive and weak birds should be removed and stocking density should be reduced. During summer season nutrient intake by the birds should be increased by increasing nutrient density, feeding birds during colder part of the day and adjust ventilation fans to provide more cooling during the evening. Feed withdrawal from 9am to 4.30 pm is very effective in reducing heat stress mortality. Feed intake and digestion produce nearly 7% additional heat in the body which is maximum 4 to 5 hours after feed intake. This should not coincide with hottest part of the day (2 to 3 pm) Birds fasted in the day compensate intake in the night time. Crude Protein level in feed should not be increased and protein from only vegetable source should be used. 
Preventive treatment through drinking water should be given. In moderate hot weather, Ascorbic acid, Acetylsalicylic acid, Sodium bi carbonate and Potassium chloride can be given in drinking water to maintain electrolyte balance. In heat stress, Vit. C and Electrolytes may be used.  Egg collection frequency at the farm should be increased and cold room should be available for egg storage in hot summer months.

Workshop on Farm Trials and Frontline Demonstrations

Fri, Apr 11, 2014 at 4:41 PM

A special report on  Animal Science at GADVASU

Ludhiana-11-April, 2014

A One day Workshop on Farm Trials and Frontline Demonstrations for Subject Matter Specialists of Animal Science was organized on 11^th April, 2014. Directorate of Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University Ludhiana under the aegis  of Zonal Project Directorate Zone-I,  ICAR, PAU Campus, structured the event. The Workshop was inaugurated by Dr V.K.Taneja, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU, Ludhiana. While inaugurating the Workshop, Dr Taneja stated that animal science is an important component in the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) especially keeping in view the diversification of agriculture in state of Punjab. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University has developed technologies in livestock, poultry, fisheries and value addition of  livestock products. These technologies need to be disseminated to the farmers for its effective utilization, thus increasing the productivity of animals and subsequently augmenting the income of the farmers. Dr Taneja also emphasized that the KVKs of PAU and GAVASU should work in unison for the betterment of the farming community. Dr S.Prabhu Kumar, Zonal Project Director, Zone-1, PAU Campus, Ludhiana  stated that it is first time that  such workshops are separately being conducted for each discipline of   KVK and he explained  that the role of the animal scientists in KVKs is increasing day by day in the  present set-up. Dr SNS Randhawa, Director of Research, GADVASU, Ludhiana gave a presentation highlighting the different technologies developed by GADVASU, Ludhiana for its use at field level for the benefit of the livestock farmers. Heads of Departments and senior faculty members participated in the workshop and provided their useful suggestions for finalizing the OFTs and FLDs. On farm trials  and frontline demonstrations in the field of animal sciences and fisheries to be undertaken at KVKs of PAU and GADVASU during the year 2014-15 were discussed and finalized. Fourteen  Animal Scientists from different KVKs of  Punjab participated and made their presentations regarding OFTs and FLDs. Dr R.S.Sahota, Director of Extension Education, GADVASU presented the vote of  thanks and advised the scientists to develop an attitude  for  extension so  that  livestock farmers can get  benefitted through  timely dissemination  of information and technologies.

Poultry Training concludes at GADVASU

Wed, Dec 11, 2013 at 5:15 PM
42 participants of Punjab State participated

Ludhiana-10-December, 2013: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen):
The Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana organized two weeks poultry training. Forty two participants from various districts of Punjab State participated in the training programme. Participants were peculiar collection of poultry businessmen, representatives, graduates and unemployed youths. The complete capsule training programme on poultry was provided to the trainees on all aspects starting from selection of land, housing design, poultry management, feeding management of poultry birds, control of various diseases and  vaccination schedule, handling of eggs, marketing of poultry birds including preparation of project report and loan facilities etc.  Such large no. of trainees registered for the course depict that more  and more farmers are going to adopt diversification, with poultry farming. 

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A field visit to a progressive poultry farm was also organized to aware the poultry trainees about the practical aspects on poultry farming. After undertaking this training programme, one can start his own venture. All participants appreciated Guru Angad Dev Vety & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Director of Extension Education, as well as Head of department and course coordinators for organizing this training programme.  Dr. RS Sahota, Director of Extension Education was the chief guest at the concluding function and he said that poultry farming is an excellent field for employment as well as to meet the protein needs of the people. He also said that like other functional farmers’ associations, poultry farmers can form an association with the help of University, which can be useful for the growth of poultry farming in the state. Dr. JS Bhatti, Head, Vety Extension informed the trainees that department has various publications in local language and providing training on Dairy, Pig, Goat, value addition of the livestock produce. He also emphasized that it is the need of time to adopt the poultry farming in scientific way to earn more from this business.  Whereas Dr. Parminder Singh and Dr. Udeybir Singh coordinated this Programme Dr. SK Kansal coordinated all the technical inputs.

NSS volunteers of GADVASU observe “World AIDS Day”

Took collective pledge to fight against HIV/AIDS

Ludhiana-10-December, 2013: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen):

More than 60 active volunteers of National Service Scheme of College of Fisheries and College of Dairy Science & Technology of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana  observed “World AIDS Day” and participated in seminar on the topic “Getting to Zero – Zero New Infections, Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths” in Lecture Hall of College of Fisheries. Dr Syed Shabih Hassan, NSS Programme Coordinator, GADVASU told that volunteers made awareness campaign in the campus and took collective pledge to fight against HIV/AIDS in the society and envisaged to organize many campaign/rallies during the month of December every year. Awareness campaign was organized in collaboration with Society for Conservation of Flora and Fauna (SCFF).  Dr. Hassan deliberated how the disease is transmitted, which part of the world and Indian states are epicentre of HIV/AIDS, estimated number of HIV/AIDS vulnerable children and adults in the world as well as in India, He motivated volunteers to work towards Zero AIDS infection in the state as well as national level and to sensitize people about AIDS consequences and make the Punjab state free from HIV/AIDS.  He explained the initiatives taken by World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and the role played by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, State AIDS control societies, various national and international leading NGOs for eradication of HIV/AIDS menace from India. Dr. Hassan appreciated NSS volunteers who have played a pivotal role in educating the people by organizing and participating in many HIV/AIDS mass awareness campaign and rallies in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Ropar, Amritsar, Taran Taran, Patiala, Mohali and Sangrur district of Punjab and adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh during different occasions under the aegis of National Service Scheme. Out of active NSS volunteers, 10 volunteers have been chosen to  investigate and vigilance on possible number of injecting drug users (IDU) in the campus. Dr. Hassan appealed to volunteers to contact social, health care, educational, political, religious organization, medical practitioners, educated people and activists to eliminate step motherly treatment, isolation of AIDS patient in society and to provide adequate amenities to existing HIV/AIDS positive patients in the society. There is a need to make collective efforts to achieve the goal of getting to zero infection by inviting an active working platform of NGOs, politicians, leaders, educated people, government`s officials, medical practitioners to educate the public. Dr. Amit Kumar of college of dairy science & technology and representative of SCFF were also present the occasion. 

MoU with Indo Soviet Friendship (ISF)

Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 4:31 PM
GADVASU inks MoU with Pharmacy College

Ludhiana-09-December, 2013: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen) Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indo Soviet Friendship (ISF) College of Pharmacy, Moga. GADVASU a premier Veterinary University and ISF, College of Pharmacy have excellent facilities including infrastructure, and state of the art laboratories to deal with the research in pharmaceutics and pharmacology. It has also been agreed to extend cooperation to each other and promote education and research in the areas of herbal medicine, product and processes ,nutraceuticals and nanotechnology which in turn would be in the interests of the society, particularly the farming community, and livestock owners.  
The MoU is going to boost the research in the herbal product formulation in Punjab. The MoU was signed by Dr V K Taneja, Vice Chancellor, GADVASU and Shri Janesh Garg, Secretary of ISF College of Pharmacy, Moga. Through the MoU both the institutes have agreed to develop novel herbal drug formulations with commercial viability. This collaboration will tap the potential of plant products with potential medicinal value in Punjab. 
Giving details of the MoU, Dr Taneja revealed that GADVASU has recently developed few herbal therapies for animals by utilizing herbs of different kinds. Besides providing cheaper solution to livestock owners, the development of herbal drugs would encourage commercial production in the State and would give a better future to the farmers. He also said that both Pharmacy and Pharmacology are interdependent disciplines and there is a necessity of collaborative research in the field of drug discovery, development, standardization, and product formulations. The scientists of both the institutes together can play an important role in translating these research technologies into products and process. The research will yield optimum results beneficial to human, animals and environmental health.  
On this occasion, Registrar, Deans and Directors of GADVASU and Principal, Director of ISF College of Pharmacy and scientists of both the institutes were present.

College of Fisheries, GADVASU: Prize Distribution Function

Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 5:57 PM

Ms. Gulgul Singh: ‘Best Student of the Year Award’

Ludhiana-06-December, 2013: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen): Annual prize distribution function was organized at College of Fisheries,COF, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University to recognize academic and co-curricular achievements of the students for the academic year 2012-13. Students of 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th year B. F. Sc. degree programme , who secured highest marks and high percentage of attendance at the end of their 2^nd, 4^th & 6^th Semester, respectively were awarded with cash prize and a certificate of honour. Students were also facilitated for the laurels they brought to the college in various inter-college and inter-varsity NSS, cultural and sports activities. Amongst the B.F.Sc. Students, Ms. Gulgul Singh (B. F. Sc. II year) was crowned with the ‘Best Student of the Year Award’ (2012-13) owing to her outstanding achievements in academic and various cultural as well as sport events organized at university and state level. The significant contributions made by other workers of the college were also acknowledged. Mr. Gurmeet Singh (Senior Research Fellow) was facilitated for his dedicated service in the college. Among the contractual non-teaching staff, Ms. Manjinder Kaur, Mr. Ram Kumar and Mr. Kamaldeep Singh were also awarded for the significant contributions made by them in the progress of the college. Addressing the students and the staff of the college, Dr. (Mrs.) Asha Dhawan, Dean, COF congratulated all the award winners and encourage the students to come forward and excel in the field of co-curricular activities besides academics. She also acknowledged the collective team efforts made by the teaching and non-teaching staff in the laudable progress witnessed in the development of the college, since its establishment in 2008. She further expressed her willingness to see many more faces to be awarded in the coming years for their remarkable contributions and achievements. 

Dr. Meera D. Ansal on fish farming

Fish need special care during winters-GADVASU Expert

                                                                                                             Courtesy Photo:Pond Clinic/

Ludhiana-27-Nov, 2012: Being a cold blooded aquatic animal, fish needs special care during winters. Dr. Meera D. Ansal, Scientist (Fisheries), College of Fisheries, GADVASU said that during winters, temperature of surface water is colder than the bottom layers and the fish prefers to live in the bottom zone. Farmers shall keep the water depth up to 6 feet, so that fish gets enough space for hibernating in the warmer bottom zone. In shallow waters, the whole water column becomes cold, which affects the fish and can prove fatal. Regular addition of tube well water at dusk helps in keeping the surface water warm.

As day length and light intensity also decreases during winters, oxygen levels declines due to poor photosynthetic activity in the pond. The situation further aggravates during continuous cloudy days. The farmers are advised to aerate their ponds either by adding fresh water or by using aerators, especially during early hours of the day. Regular monitoring of water pH is also needed during continuous cloudy days in winters, which may fall to harmful levels due to poor photosynthetic activity and hence higher carbon dioxide levels in the pond. In case there are trees (especially deciduous trees) around the pond, trim them during winters so that direct sunlight could fall over the pond and leaves do not fall in to it, as they will add to the organic load and deteriorate the water quality on decomposition. Shaded ponds are more susceptible to oxygen depletion during winters.

Feed intake of fish decreases with decrease in temperature as its digestive system becomes sluggish. Hence it is essential to reduce the feeding rate by 50-75% depending on the temperature. In case the temperature falls below 5⁰C, it is advised to stop feeding. Excess feed remains unconsumed and accumulates at the pond bottom, which deteriorates the water quality. Farmers are further advised to use low protein diets. It is also recommended to feed your fish with high protein diets just before the onset of winters. It is also necessary to reduce/stop adding organic manures like cow dung, poultry droppings, pig dung etc. in the pond as rate of decomposition of organic manures declines due to poor microbial activity during winters. It is also advised to go for periodic raking of bottom soil (with the help of barbed wire) to prevent any suspected accumulation of toxic gases at the pond bottom.

Presence of algal blooms is another serious problem during winters as they blocks the penetration of sunlight in to the water. Algal blooms appear due to the presence of excess nutrients in the water. Hence it is also recommended to avoid excessive use of inorganic fertilizers during winters. Algal bloom can be controlled by application of either lime @ 50-100 kg/acre or copper sulphate @ 1-2 kg/acre. The farmers are advised to check the pH of water before lime application. In case it is above 8.5, they shall use copper sulphate to control the algal blooms.

During winters, various fungal, bacterial and parasitic diseases like fin rot, gill rot, EUS and argulosis may appear in the fish. Treat the pond with CIFAX @ 400 ml/acre just before the onset of winters. Also treat the pond with potassium permanganate @ 1-2 kg/acre or limestone @ 50-100 kg/acre. Salt application @ 100 kg/acre also helps in protecting fish against disease outbreak during winters.