Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mhow

Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Mhow
Brief History :

The department was established in 1964 under the leadership of Dr. G.W. Karindikar, followed by Dr. R. A. S. Chouhan , Dr. R. K. Chouhan , Dr. R. K. Pandit , Dr. S. P. Shukla , Dr. S.P. Nema , currently the department is being managed by Dr. S. S. Mahour (In-charge).

Objectives of the Department :
  • Develop innovative measures in the animal reproduction by research.
  • Training to students , field veterinarian & Para- vets to use current assisted reproductive technology tools for enhancement of fertility at farmers doorstep.
  • Provide technical expertise to government agencies, NGOs and Co-operatives as per need.
  • Training to Undergraduate and post graduate students as per VCI schedule enabling them for farmers services in animal reproduction specially pregnancy diagnosis solving infertility problems.
Thrust Areas of Research :
  • Research in female fertility augmentation
  • Phytotherapeutic measures in the field of female reproductive problems
  • Current technology used to de teaching aids
Education :

Undergraduate :- (list of courses offered as per VCI, i.e. Code, Name, Cr hrsetc):-

S.NO. Code of Course Course Title Credit Hrs.
1. VGO Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2+1
2. VCP-I Veterinary Clinical Practice -I 0+1
3. VCP-II Veterinary Clinical Practice -II 0+6

Postgraduate :-

S.NO. Code of Course Course Title Credit Hrs. Semester
1. VGO 501 General Gynaecology* 2+1 I
2. VGO 502 Female Infertility in Farm Animals* 2+1 II
3. VGO 503 Veterinary Obstetrics* 2+1 I
4. VGO 504 Andrology and Male Infertility* 2+1 II
5. VGO 505 Semen Preservation and Artificial Insemination 2+1 II
6. VGO 506 Basics of Reproductive Biotechnology* 2+1 II
7. VGO 507 Clinical Practice-I* 0+3 I
8. VGO 508 Clinical Practice-II* 0+3 II
9. VGO 509 Canine and Feline Reproduction 2+1 I
10. VGO 510 Caprine and Ovine Reproduction 2+1 II
11. VGO 511 Equine Reproduction 2+1 I
12. VGO 512 Camel Reproduction 2+1 II
13. VGO 513 Elephant Reproduction 2+1 I
14. VGO 514 Wild and Zoo Animal Reproduction 2+1 II
15. VGO 515 Porcine Reproduction 2+1 I
16. VGO 516 Ultrasonography In Animal Reproduction 1+2 I
17. VGO 590 Special Problem 0+1 I/II
18. VGO 591 Master’s Seminar 1+0 I/II
19. VGO 599 Master’s Research 30 I & II

*Core courses

Ph.D :-

S.NO. Code of Course Course Title Credit Hrs. Semester
1. VGO 601 Advances in Gynaecology and Infertility* Management 2+1 I
2. VGO 602 Advances in Veterinary Obstetrics 1+1 I
3. VGO 603 Advances in Andrology and Male Infertility* 2+1 II
4. VGO 604 Reproductive Biotechnology 1+1 II
5. VGO 605 Semenology 1+1 II
6. VGO 606 Clinical Practice-I* 0+3 I
7. VGO 607 Clinical Practice-II* 0+3 II
8. VGO 690 Special Problem 0+2 I/II
9. VGO 691 Doctoral Seminar-I 1+0 I/II
10. VGO 692 Doctoral Seminar-II 1+0 I/II
11. VGO 699 Doctoral Research 75 I & II

*Core courses

Research :
Salient Achievements :-

Completed Research Project :

  • Comparative efficacy of Herbal drugs in Cervico-vaginal prolapse in buffaloes
  • Therapeutic management of retained foetal membranes in cross-bred cows
  • Phytotherapeutic measures for endometritis in crossbred cows
  • Therapeutic efficacy of gnrh and hcg analogue in non-infectious repeat breeding crossbred cows
  • Comparative efficacy of prolactin inhibitor and PGF2alpha analogue in canine endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex
  • Vaginal electrical impedance and rheological properties in relation to fertility in crossbred cows and heifer
  • Comparative efficacy of conventional and phytotherapeutic measures in subclinical endometritic crossbred cows
  • Therapeutic and nutritional management of postpartum anoestrus in crossbred cows
  • Efficacy of hormonal therapies for fertility improvement in repeat breeder crossbred cows
  • Comparative efficacy of intrauterine turmeric extract and ceftiofur sodium alone and in combination with micronutrients supplementation on fertility augmentation in postpartum metritic crossbred cows
  • Incidence of reproductive disorders and efficacy of certain chemotherapeutic drugs in canine transmissible venereal tumour
  • Fertility Augmentation by hormones and immune-modulators in repeat breeder crossbred cows.
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for abnormal puerpeium associated uterine inflammatory diseases in crossbred cows
Ongoing Research Projects :
  • Comparative efficacy of conventional and ayurvedic therapeutic measures for canine endometrial hyperplasia pyometra complex.
Extension Education :
  • Infertility camps are organized in association with NGOs and state government.
  • Farmers Training.
  • Maitri training.
Publications :
  • Total Publication (Last 5 years) - 48.
Facilities Available :
  • Use of diagnostic Ultra-sound in small animals
  • Use of Vaginal cytology in small animals
  • Artificial insemination in ruminant
  • Various laboratory test for semen evaluation
Services Offered :
  • ECG of Dogs referred from TVCC.
  • Teaching, research and extension.
  • Analysis of clinical samples.
Faculty :
S.NO. Name Designation Qualification
1. Dr. N.K. Bajaj Associate Professor and I/c Head Ph.D.
2. Dr. S. S. Mahour Associate Professor Ph.D.
3. Dr. Madhu Shivhare Associate Professor M.V.Sc.
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