Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Jabalpur

Brief History

The department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Jabalpur was established in 1948. Late Rao Saheb Dr. H.N.C. Chelva Iyengar G.M.V.C. PG (Edinburg) was appointed as professor on post superannuation assignment by special approval of Vidhan Shabha, M.P. He adorned the chair as head and teacher par excellence. He initiated the foundation of Anatomy block and departmental activities in Anatomy, Histology and Embryology till 1954.

Objectives of the Department

  • To impart knowledge of anatomy to the under graduate students
  • To Undertake field oriented basic and applied research by adopting up to date and advanced techniques
  • To give the exposure of anatomy to different field persons

Facilities Available

Laboratories

  • Osteology laboratory
  • Dissection hall
  • Histology and Histochemistry laboratory
  • Museum
Instruments
  • Microtome
  • Image Analysis system
  • Binocular microscope

Education

Undergraduate-

S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs
1. VAN Veterinary Anatomy 4+3

Postgraduate
S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs Semester
1. VAN 601 Comparative Osteology and Arthrology 1+2 I
2. VAN 602 Comparative Splanchnology 2+2 II
3. VAN 603 Myology, Angiology, Neurology and Aesthesiology of Ox 2+2 I
4. VAN 604 Gross, Histological and Histochemical Techniques 1+3 I
5. VAN 605 Clinical Anatomy 0+1 I
6. VAN 606 General Histology and Ultrastructure 1+1 I
7. VAN 607 Systemic Histology and Ultrastructure 3+1 II
8. VAN 608 Developmental Anatomy 2+1 II
9. VAN 609 Wild life and Forensic Anatomy 1+0 II
10. VAN 610 Master’s Seminar 1+0 I/II
11. VAN 611 Master’s Research 0+30 I/II

Ph.D.
S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs Semester
1. RPE - 700 Research and Publication Ethics* 1+1 I
2. VAN 701 Myology, Angiology, Neurology and Aesthesiology of Equine, Canine and Porcine 2+1 I
3. VAN 702 Principles and Applications of Biomechanics 1+0 I
4. VAN 703 Avian Anatomy 1+1 I
5. VAN 704 Neuroanatomy 2+1 I
6. VAN 705 Comparative Endocrine Anatomy 1+1 I
7. VAN 706 Theory and Application of Electron Microscope 1+1 II
8. VAN 707 Histoenzymology and Immunocytochemistry 2+1 II
9. VAN 708 Applied Embryology and Teratology 1+1 II
10. VAN 709 Functional Veterinary Anatomy 1+0 II
11. VAN 710 Gross Anatomy of Laboratory Animals 1+1 I
12. VAN 711 Cross Sectional Anatomy of Ox 0+1 II
13. VAN 712 Animal Alternatives in Veterinary Anatomy 1+1 II
14. VAN 713 Special problem 0+2 II
15. VAN 714 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0 I
16. VAN 714 Doctoral Seminar II 1+0 II
17. VAN 714 Doctoral Research 0+75 I & II
*Core course

Research

  • 23 MVSc theses and 01 Ph.D theses had been submitted from to date. Research on histogenesis, histochemistry and electron microscopy of various organs of domestic animals and birds were carried out.
  • Studies on the histology and histochemistry of various organs in Kadaknath, have been undertaken in postgraduate research programme.

Salient Achievements:

Completed Research Projects

  • An I.C.A.R. scheme entitled “Gross Anatomical, Histochemical, Biochemical and Exfoliative Cytological studies on placental attachments in Ruminant in normal pregnancy and in certain disease leading to abortion “(18.3.68 to 17.3.72) was completed and report accepted.

Ongoing Research Projects

  • One ongoing research project entitled as “Establishment of Laboratory for embalming of ethically sourced animals and museum up gradation” Mandi Board, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Conferences/ webinar

  • National Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (IAVA) organized from 27th to 29th Jan, 2006.
  • Conduct a two days webinar entitled as “Taxidermy an Art vise- a- vise Science” on 10th and 11th June 2020

Publications

  • 325 research articles published from the department in different Indian and international journals

Thrust Areas of Research

  • Immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies on distribution of receptors in female genital system of kadaknath fowl.
  • Differentiation of bones of domestic and wild ruminants.

Services Offered

  • Skeleton and wet specimens of different domestic animal species are available for sale

Faculty:
S.N. Name Designation Qualification
1. Dr. Rakhi Vaish Professor & Head Ph.D.
2. Dr. Shyamsagar Karmore Professor  Ph.D.
3. Dr. Nidhi Gupta Assistant Professor Ph.D.
4. Dr. R. K. Barhaiya Assistant Professor Ph.D.
5. Dr. Shashi Tekam Assistant Professor M.V.Sc.
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