Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Jabalpur

Brief History

Department of Materia Medica earlier, later Pharmacology and now known as Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology was established as an independent Department in 1965. The Post graduate degree programme (M.V.Sc.) was started in 1968 and Ph.D. in 1979. Till December 2017, 53 students have been awarded M.V.Sc and 11 Ph.D. degrees in the discipline of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Government Veterinary College offered courses leading to degree of Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.) and was affiliated to university of Sagar
After the superannuation of Dr. K.S. Bhandari, Dr. Y.P. Sahni became the Head of the department. In the year 2007, four new Assistant Professors namely, Dr. Nitish Kumar, Dr. Neetu Rajput, Dr. Kshemankar Shrman and Dr. Vidhi Gautam joined the department.
In the year 2010, Dr. R.K. Sharma was transferred from Veterinary College, Mhow to Veterinary College, Jabalpur and from January 2012 onwards, Dr. R.K Sharma is working as Head of the department. Presently along with Dr. R. K. Sharma, Dr. K. Shrman Dr. Vidhi Gautam and Dr. Sachin Jain are the faculty members in the department.

Objectives of the Department

  • Provide quality education and updated technical information in the subject of Pharmacology & Toxicology at all academic levels.
  • Undertake basic, applied and need based research in pharmacology & Toxicology.
  • Promote effective interaction among faculty and students.
  • Develop effective and cost sustainable finger print profile of herbal remedies for animal health.

Education

Undergraduate-


S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs
1. VPT-311 General Pharmacology I 2+1
2. VPT-321 General Pharmacology II 2+1

Postgraduate

S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs Semester
1. VPT 501 Concepts of Pharmacology, Drug Design and Development* 2+0 I
2. VPT 502 Autonomic and Autacoid Pharmacology* 2+1 I
3. VPT 503 CNS Pharmacology 2+1 I
4. VPT 504 Digestive and Respiratory Pharmacology 2+1 I
5. VPT 505 Cardiovascular and Urinary System Pharmacology 2+0 I
6. VPT 506 Endocrine and Reproductive Pharmacology 2+1 I
7. VPT 507 Chemotherapy* 2+1 II
8. VPT 508 ToXicology of Xenobiotics* 2+1 II
9. VPT 509 ToXinology 2+1 II
10. VPT 510 Pharmacological Techniques* 0+2 II
11. VPT 511 Techniques in ToXicology* 0+2 II
12. VPT 512 Ethnopharmacology 1+1 II
13. VPT 513 Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics 1+1 II
14. VPT 591 Master’s Seminar* 1+0 I/II
15. VPT 599 Master’s Research 30 I/II
*Core courses

Ph.D. 

S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs Semester
1. CPE-RPE 600 Research and Publication Ethics # 2+0 I
2. VPT 601 Molecular Pharmacology* 3+0 I
3. VPT 602 Advances in Autacoid Pharmacology 1+0 I
4. VPT 603 Pharmacology of Herbal Drugs 2+1 I
5. VPT 604 Biotransformation of Xenobiotics 2+0 I
5. VPT 605 Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics* 2+1 I
6. VPT 606 Pharmacogenomics 2+0 I
7. VPT 607 Immunopharmacology and ImmunotoXicology 2+0 II
8. VPT 608 Molecular Toxicology 3+0 II
9. VPT 609 Clinical Toxicology* 2+1 II
10. VPT 610 Ecotoxicology 3+0 II
11. VPT 611 Regulatory Toxicology 2+1 II
12. VPT 690 Special Problem 0+1 II
13. VPT 691 Doctoral Seminar I* 1+0 I/II
14. VPT 692 Doctoral Seminar II* 1+0 I/II
15. VPT 699 Doctoral Research 75 I/II
*Core courses

Research

Salient Achievements:

  • Studies on prevalence, Characterization and inhibitory potential of herbs on extended spectrum beta Lactamase Escherichia Coli in Broilers
Research Scholar : Dr. Arpita Shrivastav (2016) PhD
Major advisor : Dr. R. K. Sharma

Antibiotic resistance due to ESBL E. coli was prevalent in healthy broilers of Jabalpur with a prevalence per cent of 33.5. Clove oil showed maximum and Tulsi leaves showed minimum inhibitory potential and per cent inhibition ESBL enzymes, combination of Clove oil, Tulsi and Pomegranate produced better activity than individual herbs.

  • Studies on antibacterial activity of endophytic bacteria isolated from Neem, Mulberry and Aloe Vera leaves
Research Scholar : Ankit Kumar Singh (2016)
Major advisor : Dr. R. K. Sharma


Endophytic bacteria were present in leaves of Azadiracta indica (neem), Morus nigra (mulberry) and Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaves. Endophytic bacteria from neem possess maximum antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogens, Escherichia coli, Salmonella Typimurium and Klebsiella pneumonia. Endophytic bacteria from mulberry possess antibacterial activity against Streptococcus pyogens. Endophytic bacteria form Aloe vera possess antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pnemoniae. Endophytic bacteria from neem showed probiotic like activity.

Completed Research Projects

  • Studies on anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and immuno modulatory activity of Noni (Morinda citrifolia) in experimental animals
  • Evaluation of Antibacterial and Immunomodulatory activity of cow urine with wheat grass and aloe-vera in poultry

Ongoing Research Projects

  • All India Outreach Programme on "Drug Residues and Environmental Pollutants"
  • All India Outreach Programme on "Ethno Veterinary Medicine"

Extension Education:

  • Training camp for villagers are organized for creating awareness about the toxic residues of chemicals.
  • Pamphlet, leaflet and extension pocket books developed.
  • Radio talk delivered by faculty members on various topic of interest of farmers.

Publications

  • Kewat RR, Sharma RK, Gautam Vidhi and Soman Swathi (2019). In vitro antibacterial activity of endophytic bacteria isolated from Moringa Olefera Leaves. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology.Vol.18/P-60-65
  • Sharma Neha, Singh, Randhir, Jawre, Shobha, Vaish, Rakhi and Sharma, R.K. (2019). Comparison of wound healing properties of herbal ointments with povidone iodine on basis of histological changes. Journal of Animal Research, v. 9 (1): 173-177.
  • Mishra Prateek, Gautam Vidhi, Sharma R.K., Tiwari Anushri and Sawarkar Alka (2020). Microneedle: A useful tool for drug delivery system. Journal of Pharmacology and Phytochemistry. P-340-344.
  • Jain Anand kumar, Mishra Aditya, Singh A.P, Baghel RPS, Sharma R.K, and Shukla S.N. (2020). Comparative effects of inorganic and organic trace minerals (Zn, Se and Cr) supplementation on expression of ChTLR2b gene in broilers. International Journal of Chemical studies. P-2866-2870.
  • Jain Anand Kumar, Mishra Aditya, Craesar D Deepika, Shakkarpude Jyotsana, Mourya Arun, Baghel RPS and Sharma R.K. (2020). Can different concentration of chelated and inorganic trace minerals (Zn, Se and Cr) be an effective supplement for better production performance and carcass traits in broilers?. Journal of Entomology and Zoology studies. P.197-204..
  • Mourya, Arun, Shulkla, P.C. Gupta, D. K. Sharma, R. K., Nayak, Anju, Singh, Brijesh, Jain, Anand and Pradhan, Shashi (2020). Prevalance of subclinical mastitis in cows in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 8 (4): 40-44.
  • Mourya, Arun, Shulkla, P.C. Gupta, D. K. Sharma, R.K., Nayak, Anju, Singh, Brijesh, Kabita Roy, Biswajit Roy, Anand Jain and Shashi Pradhan (2020). Comparative efficacy of dry cow therapy and internal teat sealant on intramammary infection during subsequent lactation. International Journal of Chemical studies. P.14-17.
  • Shukla Sanjay, Nayak A., Sharma R.K., Shukla P.C. and Singh R.V. (2020). Evaluation of in vitro antibacterial activity of phage lysate against microbial pathogen isolated from septic wounds. Int. j. curr. Microbiol. App. Sci.9(10):1214-1217.
  • Singh Brejesh, Shukla Chandra Pramod, Sharma Rajesh Kumar, Mourya Arun, Singh Ranvijay and Jadav Kajal (2020). Prevalence, risk factors and current antibiogram assay associated with subclinical Escherichia coli mastitis in goats. International Journal of Livestock research, vol.10(11):P-146-149.
  • Dubey (Upadhyay)Shagun, Ahmad Yusra, Sharma Rajesh Kumar and Kohli Seema(2020). Huperzinea: Pharmacological and Therapeutic Potential. Pharmacognosy Communications, vol. 10(4), 2020.
  • Dubey (Upadhyay) S, Ahmad Y, Kohli S, Sharma RK.(2021). Neuroprotective effect of Galantamine against experimentally induced oxidative stress in IMR 32 cells. International Journal of Biology, Pharmacy and Allied Science (IJBPAS) vol. 10(7):X-X.
  • Sawarkar Alka, Sharma R.K., Gautam Vidhi, Shrman K and Jain Sachin(2021). Enzymatic activity of endophytic bacteria from Tamarindus indiaca leaves. Journal of The Pharma Innovation 2021; 10(1): 249-254. Rating 5.02.
  • Singh Prakash, Shrman K, Sharma R. K., Meena N. S., Kumar Nitesh and Kishor Kamal(2021). Saftey assessment of piperine after oral administration in sirohi goats. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies; 9(1): 753-755

Facilities Available

  • Smart television with audio system
  • Undergraduate laboratory
  • Post graduate laboratory
  • Departmental library
  • Research instruments

Herbal Zone

Herbal Garden

ATOMIC ABSORPTION SPECTROPHOTOMETRY

LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY MASS SPECTROMETRY

Thrust Areas of Research

  • Indigenous Pharmacology
  • Analytical studies
  • Residual studies
  • Detection of toxicants and drug residues
  • Standardization of bioactive constituents of Ethno-Veterinary Medicine

Services Offered

  • Trainings
Module  no. Module details  Stake holders  Minimum qualification  Minimum duration of training  Number of candidates acceptance  Frequency of training in one FY

Fee structure for various categories

( Rs.)
1.

Training in laboratory

animal care and management		 Sponsored students  12th pass with biology subject  7 days 

Category -I

5-10 candidates in a batch		 Biannual  2000/- per trainee
2.

Training in laboratory

animal care and management		 Sponsored students  12th pass with biology subject  7 days  Category –II individual sponsored candidate  As per requirement of sponsorers  5000/-per trainee
3. Basic training in Pharmacology Sponsored students  Graduate in life sciences 3 month  5-10 candidates in a batch  Biannual 10000/- per trainee
4. Basic training in chemotherapy and toxicology  Sponsored students  Graduate in life sciences 3 month  5-10 candidates in a batch  Biannual 10000/- per trainee
5.

Diploma in laboratory

animal care and management		 Sponsored students 12th pass with biology subject 20 candidates in a batch Annual  20000/- per trainee

Pharmacy Preparation:

  • Pharmacy preparations
  • Gastric sedative powder
  • Sulphur ointment
  • Zinc oxide ointment
  • Iodine ointment
  • PP lotion
  • Golden lotion
  • Lugol’s iodine

Faculty:


S.N. Name Designation Qualification
1. Dr. R.K. Sharma Professor & Head Ph.D.
2. Dr. K. Shrman Associate Professor Ph.D.
3. Dr. Vidhi Gautam Associate Professor Ph.D.
3. Dr. Syamantak Mani Tripathi Associate Professor Ph.D.
4. Dr. Sachin Jain Assistant Professor Ph.D.
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