DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SCIENCE

The Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture Dharwad is located at the main gate entrance of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. It was one of the oldest departments to start along with the establishment of the College itself in 1947 the year of Independent India.

Before the formation of UAS Dharwad i.e. from 1947 to 1986, the department was headed by eminent personalities and teachers like Dr. Muragod (Founder HoD), Dr. S. K. Goni, Dr. Sreenivasan, Dr. Tandaveshvar , Dr. K. L. Shigganvi , Dr. S. V. Ayyangar, Dr. Atmaaram and Dr. K. R. Lakxmaiah. After formation of University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad – (from 1986) it was headed by Dr. K. R. Lakxmaiah, Dr. Anilkumar Mugali and Dr. C. M. Sajjanar. Presently the Department is headed by Dr. A. S. Patil.

It was established with an objective imparting scientific knowledge of improved animal husbandry practices to the agriculture students and  providing veterinary health care services to the livestock belonging to the university and also to the farming community of surrounding areas.

Now it is involved in teaching of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Science courses to B. Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, B. Sc. (Hons)  Agril. Marketing and B. Sc. ( Hons) Community Science students. The Veterinary Teaching Clinical Complex in the department imparts practical training to B. V. Sc. & A. H. Internship students of all five Veterinary Colleges of Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Bidar and field Veterinarians. It also trains rural unemployed youths sponsored by Karnataka Milk Federation  in first aid and Artificial insemination in livestock.

PG Programmes in the Department

1	M.Sc.	NIL
2	Ph.D.	NIL

PG Students admitted in last five years

Sl. No.	Course No.	2018-19	2019-20	2020-21	2021-22	2022-23
1	M.Sc. (Agri.)	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL
2	Ph.D.	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL	NIL

Faculty

Sl. No.	Name	Designation	Specialization	Qualification
1	Dr. A. S. Patil	Professor and Head	Veterinary Surgery and Radiology	Ph. D. PGDAEM
2	Vacant	Assistant Professor	–	–

Supporting Staff:

Sl No	Name	Designation
1	Heera L. Gouli	Field Assistant
2	Smt. Smt. Lalitha S. Sattur	Messenger
3	Shri. S. F. Dodamani	Kshemabhivrudhi – D Group employ
4	Shri. Tammanna Hunashimarad	Kshemabhivrudhi – D Group employ

B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) courses

Sl. No.	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1	ASC 301	Livestock and Poultry Health Care	1(0+1)
2	DASC 101	Hainugarike	2(1+1)
3	DASC 201	Kuri, Aadu Mattu Koli Saakaanike	2(1+1)

Experiential Learning Modules offered (jointly with Dept. Of Animal Science, ACD)

Sl. No.	Course No.	Course Title	Credits
1.	AEL 406	Experiential Learning On ILF (Livestock Production And Management)	0+10
2.	AEL 413	Experiential Learning On ILF (Poultry Production Technology)	0+10

On going Externally funded adhoc Projects:

Sl No	Name of Adhoc Project	PI/ Co-PI/ Associate	Duration	Funding agency	Project Outlay	Objectives of Project	Expected Outcome
1	Upgradation of small ruminant farm infrastructure at UAS Dharwad and to evaluate the growth and breeding performance of Kenguri sheep breed in intensive vs semi- intensive management conditions	Co-PI	2020 to 2024	RKVY	74.00	to evaluate the growth and breeding performance of Kenguri sheep breed in intensive vs semi- intensive management conditions	–

Major Projects completed:

Sl No	Name of Adhoc Project	PI/Co-PI/Associate	Duration	Funding agency	Project Outlay
1	Studies on use of hoof block application to treat sole injuries in dairy cattle and buffaloes.	PI- Dr A S Patil	2016-17	SRP- UASD	0.50
2	Ultrasonographic Studies On Acute Abdominal Disease In Bovines	PI- Dr A S Patil	2016-17	SRP- UASD	0.50
3	Strengthening of the livestock health care services at veterinary hospital, acd, uas dharwad through creation of ultrasonographic imaging facilities (SRP)	PI- Dr A S Patil	2016-17	SRP- UASD	23.50
4	Comparative Studies On Efficacy Of Different Treatment Protocols Against Nasal Scistosomiasis In Bullocks.	PI- Dr A S Patil	2016-17	UASD PROJECTS	NIL
5	Comparative Studies On Techniques Of Repair of Supra Condylar Fracture Of Femur In Dogs	PI- Dr A S Patil	2016-17	SRP – UASD PROJECTS	2.50
6	Comparative Studies On techniques of repair of contracted tendon repair in cow calves	PI- Dr A S Patil	2018-19	UASD projects	NIL
7	Studies on Trans articular wiring using fishnet nylon and modified Steinmann Pin for hip dislocation In Dogs.	PI- Dr A S Patil	2018-19	UASD projects	NIL
8	Comparative Studies On Use Of Poly Propylene Vs Netlon Mesh For Ventral Hernia Repair In Cattle	PI- Dr A S Patil	2019-20	SRP – UASD PROJECTS	2.50
9	Comparative Evaluation Of Surgical Techniques For Management Of Aural Haematoma’s In Canines.	Dr A S Patil	2020-21	UASD projects	NIL
11	Clinico, hemato – biochemical and urinary evaluation of renal insufficiency. In canines (UASD)	Dr A S Patil	UASD projects	2021-22	NIL

Technologies Developed:

Sl. No.	Technology	Name of the Scientist	YEAR
1	Hoof block for Sole / Hoof injuries in cattle	DR A S PATIL	2016-17
2	Line of Treatment of  Nasal Scistosomiasis:	DR A S PATIL	2016-17
3	Use Of Stainless Steel LCP T- Plates and PMMA Plates For Supracondylar Femur Fracture Repair In Dogs	DR A S PATIL	2017-18
4	Technique For Treatment Of Knuckling Of Fetlock Due To Contracted Flexor Tendons In Neonatal Calves	DR A S PATIL	2018-19
5	Trans – Articular Wiring Using Fishing Line Nylon and modified  Steinman pin For Hip Dislocation In Dogs:	DR A S PATIL	2018-19
6	Use Of Poly Propylene and Netlon Mesh For Ventral Hernia Repair In Cattle	DR A S PATIL	2019-20
7	Stainless steel staples for surgical Management Of Aural Haematoma’s In Canines.	DR A S PATIL	2020-21

c) Extension Activities –   Abstract Of  Number Of Animal patients Treated At The  Veterinary Teaching Clinical Complex :Year – 2016 to 2023

No	YEAR	Out patients		Total	Artificial Insemination	Surgeries Conducted	Post mortem exam	Inpatients	Treatment on Visits
		Fresh cases	Repeat cases
1	2016-17	7607	3855	11462	267	389	409	445	144
2	2017-18	7919	3581	11500	269	345	691	152	167
3	2018-19	9269	3269	12538	246	292	637	150	138
4	2019-20	8639	3445	12084	175	246	345	401	174
5	2020-21	7239	2630	9869	97	110	586	404	173
6	2021-22	9179	3754	13753	40	295	1169	139	158
7	2022-23	13203	4750	17953	51	342	2924	184	257
	Total	63,055	25,284	88339	1145	2019	6761	1875	1211

Sl. No.

Type of Illnesses treated

1.

Diseases affecting all livestock, poultry, pets (dogs and cats);Diseases affecting all organ systems Specific diseases caused by bacteria, virus, fungi, Parasitic and protozoan etc.; Nutritional deficiency diseases and  metabolic diseases; Poisonings and  Accidents Surgical cases – soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, large ruminants, small ruminants, pets and wild speciesGynaecological diseases Wild animals, birds and reptiles

Facilities/ Field Laboratory/Fertility Laboratory

Sl. No.	Facilities	Year
1.	Building	Office + Diagnostic Imaging LabsOut Patient Department + Class Room with A-V Aids+ Operation Theatre Inpatient Sheds -2
2	Medical equipments	Binocular microscopesFerroscopyX – ray unitUltrasonography
3	Clinical facilities	Out patient ward; Inpatient Wards;Operation theatre; Laboratory; Blood and fecal examinationRadiography; Ultrasonography