Brief History

Objectives of the Department

• To impart education and training to the undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as farmers and field veterinarians in different aspects of veterinary Parasitology
• To provide for the advancement of learning and prosecution of research in Veterinary Parasitology.
• To undertake the extension of Veterinary Parasitology to the rural people in co-operation with the government departments concerned.

Facilities Available

• Department is well equipped with various instruments to conduct both classical and advance researches of Veterinary Parasitology.

Education

• Till date 17 Ph.D and 30 MVSc students completed their thesis

Research

Salient Achievements:

• Stephanofilaria zaheeri: The lesions of Ear sore in buffaloes were shown to be due to microfilariae and not by the female or males worms.
• Schistosoma incognitum: It can & does produce disease in the abnormal host i.e. monkey, however, without becoming patent. Since the substitute host of Man, i.e. Rhesus Monkeys, are susceptible, it is suspected to be a potential zoonosis
• Sarcocystis fusiformis: Pioneering studies on the biochemistry and histochemistry of the sarcocysts of S. fusiformis of buffalo were carried out.
• Sarcocystis capracanis: Epizotiology, Gametogonous & sporogonous phases of the life cycle, pathogenesis & treatment of S. capracanis were undertaken for the first time in India.
• Sarcocystis infection in Pariah Kite (Milvus migrans) was recorded for the first time.
• Sarcocystis infection in Barasingha (Cervus duvaceli branderi), an endangered species of wild ruminant, was recorded was recorded for the first time.
• Sarcocystis suihominis: Higher rate of prevalence was reported from Jabalpur region. Reason for this rate of this was determined to be infection between man and it was concluded that man’s own habits and activities were responsible for it.
• The successful development of Schistosoma nasale adult in sheep and rabbits showed possibility of the development of this blood fluke in unnatural hosts including man.
• Diagnosis of schistosomosis in domestic animals during pre-patent phase was established by Immunoflourent Antibody Test (IFAT).
• For the first time in the state, studies on the prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of livestock, in all the agro-climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh, are being made. So far Haemonchus has been found to be the predominant G.I. nematode.
• Pioneering studies on biochemistry of Ascaris suum was carried out.
• Successful in-vitro maintenance of Ascaris suum has been achieved.

Salient Achievements Made During Last 5 Years

• District wise Mapping of Gastrointestinal Parasitism of livestock in different Agroclimatic zones of Madhya Pradesh
• Estimation of economic losses due to GI nematodosis in goats in Madhya Pradesh
• Worm management strategies
• Preparation of Bioclimatograph for different Agro climatic zones of Madhya Pradesh
• Epidemiological studies on different endo and ecto parasites
• Anthelmintic resistance

Completed Research Projects

• 14 research projects from different funding agencies have been completed

  Sl.No	Project Title	Funding Agency	Period
  1.	Investigation in to immunology of schistosome infection with a view of evolving a vaccine.	ICAR	Apr. 1974-Mar. 1979
  2.	Zoonotic potentials, zooprophylaxis, serodiagnosis and quick identification of some mammalian schistosomes of Indian origin.	ICMR	Jul. 1982-Jul. 1985
  3.	Studies on Sarcocystis and Sarcocystosis in goats.	ICAR	Nov. 1984- Oct. 1987
  4.	Development of Schistosoma spindale and S. indicum in the laboratory and their diagnosis in final hosts.	ICMR	Feb. 1987- Feb. 1990
  5.	National Agriculture Research Project on Parasitic Diseases	ICAR	Oct. 1988- Sep. 1994
  6.	Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal parasites of dairy animals in and around Jabalpur	NDDB	Dec.1993- Mar. 1995
  7.	Indian Wildlife health Co-operative, Collaborating Scientist – Dr. R.K. Sharma	WII & USFWS	1994-2001
  8.	NF Project on Studies on strain Identification, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Chemotherapy and Zoonotic Potentials of Indian Schistosomes.	ICAR	Jan. 1995- Jul. 2000
  9.	Wildlife health monitoring, disease diagnosis & Research cell; (Consultant Scientist Dr. R.K. Sharma)	World Bank through State Forest Deptt.	1998-2008
  10.	Phase III Clinical Trials of CDRI Compound 81-470	CDRI	Jul. 1996- Sep. 1997
  11.	NATP (MM) Diagnosis of Parasitic Diseases of Domestic Animals (Schistosomiasis)	ICAR	Jul. 2000-Dec. 2006
  12.	Surveillance of infectious and parasitic diseases of the native wild animals of Pench Tiger Reserve; First consultancy Project of Vety. Faculty of JNKVV;	World Bank, through State Forest Deptt.	2004-2005
  13.	All India Network Programme on Gastro- intestinal Parasitism	ICAR	Nov 2000- Mar 2007
  14.	All India Network Programme on Gastro- intestinal Parasitism	ICAR	Apr 2007- Mar 2012

Ongoing Research Projects: NIL

Extension Education

1. Faculty members participate in various animal health camps, infertility camps, kisan sangosti, deworming camps, awareness camps etc. on regular basis.
2. Faculty members give training to veterinarians and para-veterinarians on different aspects of parasitic diseases of animals.
3. Faculty members give training to farmers on different aspects of parasitic diseases of animals.
4. Publication of popular articles for making farmers aware about the parasitic disease and their prevention.

Publications 

• Four book, two manual and seven book chapters have been published

• 16 review paper and more than 80 research papers have been published in journals of national and international repute

Books:

• Das, G., Nath, S., Verma, R,. Kumar, S. and Mandal, S,.  (2022). Advance in Veterinary Parasitology A paradigm shift. Published by New Delhi.
• Dutt, S. C. (1980). Monograph on: Paramphistomes and Paramphistomiasis of Domestic Animals. Published by ICAR, New Delhi.
• Bhatia, B. B. and Shah, H. L (1982). Protozoa and Protozoan Diseases of Domestic Animals. Published by ICAR, New Delhi.
• Agrawal, M.C. (2002) edited “Remembering Dr. S.C. Dutt-the Parasitologist. Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science & A H, JNKVV, Jabalpur.
• Agrawal, M.C. (2012). Schistosomes and Schistosomiasis in South Asia. Published by Springer India, New Delhi
• Das, G and Kumar, S. (2019) Laboratory Manual of Veterinary Parasitology Paper I. Published by Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
• Das, G and Kumar, S. (2021) Laboratory Manual of Veterinary Parasitology Paper II. Published by Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi.

• Shah, H L and Agrawal, M C. 1990. Schistosomiasis  In  A review on Parasitic Zoonosis (Ed. S.C. Pariza). pp. 143-172. ATIBS Publishers, New Delhi.

• Agrawal, M C, Shukla, P and Boregaonkar, M. 1997. Preliminary screening of some plants against fresh water snails. In Eco-development and Environment (Ed. Singh, SP, Singh R and Ram Prakash) Vrinda Publications, M.G. Road, Jalgaon, Indian, Page 71-74.
  
• Agrawal, M C, Shah, H L and Chaudhary, R K. 2003. Animal Parasitology: J. N. K. V. V. Research Achievements (1960-2002). Faculty of Veterinary Science & AH, J. N. K. V.V., Jabalpur.(Edited by Dr.V.P. Singh, Dr. S.K. Jain, M.S Bhale, S.D. Upadhyaya 179-225.
• Agrawal, M C. 2003. Epidemiology of Fluke Infections In “Helminthology in India”.  (Ed M.L. Sood). International Book Distributor, Dehradun 511- 542.
• Gas, G., Kumar, S. and Khare, R. K (2021). Current status and Detection of Haemoprotozoan Parasites of Livestock in a book entitled “Recent Trend in Molecular Diagnosis of Microbial Pathogens Associated with Livestock and Poultry” edited by A. Nayak, S.K Shukla, J. Jogi, P. Shakya, A. Rai and V. Gupta, Published by Brillion Publishing, Karol Bagh, New Delhi. page 125-130.
• Kumar, S., Gas, G and Khare, R. K (2021). Detection of Haemoprotozoan Parasites (Chapter 38 in a book entitled “Recent Trend in Molecular Diagnosis of Microbial Pathogens Associated with Livestock and Poultry” edited by A. Nayak, S.K Shukla, J. Jogi, P. Shakya, A. Rai and V. Gupta, Published by Brillion Publishing, Karol Bagh, New Delhi. .page 215-218.
• Das, G., Kumar, S. and Nath, S. (2021). Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Livestock in book entitled “Manual on Livestock Health and Production for National Food Security” edited by S. Nayak, Hari, R and S. Phand, Published by Lambert Academic Publishing, 17 Meldrum Street Beau Bassin 71504, Mauritius. page 117-121.

• Agrawal M C and Shah, H L. 1984. Stephanofilarial dermatitis in India. Veterinary Research Communication. 8: 93-102.

• Agrawal, M C and Shah, H L. 1989. A review on Schistosoma incognitum Chandler,1926. Helminthological Abstract 58:239-251.

• Southgate, V R and Agrawal, M C. 1990. Human schistosomiasis in India. Parasitology Today 6: 166-168.

• Agrawal, M C and Alwar, V S. 1992. Nasal schistosomiasis: A review. Helminthological Abstract 61, 373-384.

• Shah, H.L. and Chaudhry, R.K.  1994. Recent advances in our knowledge of Sarcocystis  and sarcocystosis in India: A Review. 1-48. In: R. Somwanshi and R.R. Lokeshwar (Eds.). Current Advances in Veterinary Sciences & Animal Production in India. International Book distributing Co., Publication Division, Lucknow.

• Shah, H.L. and Chaudhry, R.K. 1995. Parasitism in dairy animals in India: Present Status and its impact. 1-5 In : P.K. Sanyal; and D.K. Singh (Eds.) Proceedings of the Workshop on Control Strategy against Gastrointestinal Parasites in Dairy Animals in India using Medicated Urea Molasses Blocks.

• Shah, H.L. and Chaudhry, R.K. 1997. Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis: A Review. The Blue Cross Book. 9: 25-28.
• Agrawal, M.C. 1998, Parasitology in India since independence. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences.68 (8, special issue): 793-799.
• Agrawal, M.C. 1999. Schistosomosis: an underestimated problem in animals in South Asia. World Animal Review 92: 55-57.
• Agrawal, M.C. and Southgate, V.R. 2000. Schistosoma spindale and bovine schistosomiasis. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology 14:95-107.

• Sharma, R. K., Chaudhery R. K and Singh K.P. 2006. Veterinary Parasitology In JNKVV Research Achievements of four decades (1964-2005), pp153-162, Published by Jawaharlal, Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur.

• Agrawal MC and Banerjee PS 2007. Problems confronting helminthic diseases of domestic animals in India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 31  : 3-13
  
• Agrawal MC and Rao VG 2011. Indian schistosomes: A need for further investigations. Journal of Parasitology Research (on line journal) Article ID 250868, doi:10.1155/2011/250868
• Agrawal MC 2012. Why schistosomiasis should still be studied in Indian continent. Journal of Tropical Parasitology (in press)
• Verma, R., Das, G., Manjunathachar, H.V. and Muwel, N. (2018). Advances in Diagnostics of Parasitic Diseases: Current trends and future prospects. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 7(7): 3261-3277.
• Khare, R.K., Das, G., Kumar, S., Bendigeri, S., Sachan, S., Saiyam, R., Banerjee, D.K. and Khare, D.S. (2019). Herbal Insecticides and acaricides: Challenges and constraints International Journal of Chemical Studies,7(4): 118-125

• Verma, R., Das, G., Singh, A.P., Kumar, S., Nath, S., Sengupta, P.P., Sankar, M., Tiwari, A., Gupta, V., and Srivastava, S. (2023). Molecular and genetic diversity in isolates of Trypanosoma evansi from naturally infected horse and dogs by using RoTat 1.2 VSG gene in Madhya Pradesh, India. Molecular Biology Reports, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-023-08651-7
• Verma, R., Das, G., Kumar, S., Nath, S. Rai, A., Soni, A. and Mandal, S. (2023). Molecular investigation of bovine tropical theileriosis outbreak in an organized dairy cattle farm in Madhya Pradesh, India. Parasitology Research, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-023-07907-2
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Jaiswal, A., Jayraw, A.K., Jatav, G.P., Shakya, M. and Goyal, G. (2023). Efficacy of Buparvaquone in PCR confirmed concurrent infection of Trypansoma evansi and Theileria annulata in buffaloes. Buffalo Bulletin, (April-June 2023) Vol.42 No.2 https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2023.4224141
• Bendigeri, S., Das, G., Kumar, S, Rupesh (2023). Incidence and therapeutic management of Eimeria species infection in murrah buffalo calves. Buffalo Bulletin, https://doi.org/10.56825/bufbu.2023.4223716

• Reddy, N, Das, G., Kumar, S, Nath, S, Verma, R, Shrman, K, Khare, RK, Yadav, N, Punia, V. (2022). Phyto-chemical Evaluation of Aqueous, Methanolic and Hydro-Ethanolic Extracts of Allium sativum Bulbs and Nigella sativa Seeds. Environment and Ecology, 40 (2C) : 976—983
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Singla, L.D., Shukla, S., Maharana, B.R., Jayraw, A.K., Shakya, M. and Jatav, G.P. (2022). Bovine cerebral theileriosis: frst molecular report in cross bred cattle calf in India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 47: 113–117 online: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-022-01544-9
• Khare, R.K., Das, G., Kumar, S., Gautam, V., Nath, S., Verma, R., Poonia, V., Jai Prakash, Sachan, S., Reddy, N.M. and Yadav, N. (2021). Phytochemical Studies of Curry (Murraya koenigii) and Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) Leaves Extracts. Biological Forum-An International Journal, 13(4): 1262-1268 DOI: 10.30954/2277-940X.01.2021.5
• Khare, R.K., Das, G., Kumar, S., Gautam, V., Nath, S., Verma, R., Poonia, V., Sachan, S., Reddy, N.M. and Yadav, N. (2022). Phytochemical analysis of custard apple (Annona squamosa) and Karanja (Pangamia pinnata) seed extracts. The Pharma Innovation Journal, SP-11(1): 480-484
• Muwel, N., Verma, R., Das, G., Kumar, S. and Nath, S. (2021). Co-infection of Babesia sp. and Theileria sp. in a Holstein Friesian crossbred calfA case report. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 35(2):137-139
• Bendigeri, S., Das, G., Kumar, S, Rupesh and Saiyam, R. (2021). Anthelmintic activity of Saraca asoca (roxb.) bark extracts against benzimidazole resistant gastrointestinal nematodes of goats. Ruminant Science, 10 (1): 177-182
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Mehta, H.K., Shakya, M., Jayraw, A.K. and Jatav, G.P. (2021). Application of Forensic Entomology to Estimating Time since Death. Journal of Animal Science and Livestock Production, 5(5): 1-3
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Singla, L.D., Shukla, S., Maharana, B.R., Jayraw, A.K., Shakya, M. and Jatav, G.P. (2021). Bovine Cerebral Theileriosis: First molecular conrmed report in cross bred cattle calf in India. Research Square. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-748956/v1
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Maharana, B.R., Jayraw, A.K., Shakya, M., Jatav, G.P. and Jamara, N. (2021) First molecular study of caprine Trypanosoma evansi infection in Central India. Indian Journal of Animal Research, DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4484
• Sahoo, K.K., Gupta, D.K., Mourya, A., Shahi, A., Das, G., Pathak, S., Kumar, S., Sawhney, A. and Ahirwar, M.K. (2021). Electrocardiographic interpretations of cardiac disorders in dogs. Indian Journal of Animal Research. DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4551.
• Singh, A.K. and Das, G. (2021). Role of bioclimatographs in forecasting strongyle infections in goats of Mahakoushal region, Madhya Pradesh, India. Haryana Veterinarian, 60(1) : 81-85
• Kusum Lata, Das, G., Kumbhakar, N.K., and Nath, S. (2020). Assessment of comparative efficacy of drugs against benzimidazole resistance in gastrointestinal nematodes of goats. Ruminant Science, 9(1): 49-54
• Saiyam, R., Das, G., Kumar, S., Verma, R., Shrman, K., Pradhan, S., Kusum Lata and Bendigeri, S (2021). Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of Butea frondosa (Koeing ex Roxb.) seeds extracts against benzimidazole resistant caprine gastrointestinal nematodes. Journal of Animal Research, 11(1): 33-39 DOI: 10.30954/2277-940X.01.2021.5
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Jaiswal, A., Jayraw, A.K., Jatav, G.P. Shakya, M. and Jamara, N. (2021) First report on molecular identification of Babesia bigemina in a nervous signs evident naturally infected Holstein-Friesian cattle from central India. Indian Journal of Animal Research, DOI: 10.18805/IJAR.B-4306
• Singh, A.K., Das, G., Roy, B., Nath, S., Ram Naresh and Kumar, Sahil (2016). Prevalence of strongyle infections in goat of Maha Kaushal region, Madhya Pradesh, India. Journal of Parasitic Disease, 40(2):289–291
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Shrivastav, A.B., Rajput, Nidhi, and Singh, A.P. (2016). Investigations on prevalence of theileriosis in cattle by polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 30 (1): 1-5
• Singh, A.K., Das, G., Agrawal, V., Nath,  S., Kumar, S. and Katuri, R.N. (2016). Epizootiology of gastrointestinal parasites of sheep in un-organized farms of Mahakoushal region, Madhya Pradesh, Central India. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 30 (1): 6-11
• Dixit, A.K., Das, G. and Baghel, R.P.S. (2017). Gastrointestinal helminthosis: Prevalence and associated determinants in goats of Jabalpur, India. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 41(2): 414–416.
• Dixit, A.K., Das, G. and Dixit, P. (2017).  Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in goats under organized farm conditions in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 31(2) :54-57
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Rajput, Nidhi, Goyal, G. and Thakur, M. S.  (2017). Molecular Prevalence of Babesia bigemina Infection in cattle in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Environment & Ecology, 35 (1A) : 415—418
• Dixit, A.K., Das, G. and Baghel, R.P.S. (2017). Epidemiology of coccidial infections in goats in and around Jabalpur, India. Environment & Ecology, 35 (1B): 431-433.
• Singh, A.K., Das, G., Nath, S., Kumar, Sahil, Ram Naresh and Agrawal, V. (2017). Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites infections in pig in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India. Indian Veterinary Journal, 94(03): 17-19
• Katuri, R.N., Das, G., Singh, A.K., Chalhotra S.K. and Nath, S. (2017). Comparative efficacy of deltamethrin and chlorpyriphos in bovine ticks in around Jabalpur. Journal of Parasitic Diseases, 41(3):713-715

• Kusum Lata, Das, G., Kumbhakar, N. K. and Verma, R. (2017). Evaluation of Anthelmintic Activity of Neem Seed Powder in Goats. Environment & Ecology, 35 (4E) : 3695—3697.

• Katuri, R.N., Das, G. and Singh, A.K. (2017). Distribution and Prevalence of tick infestation on bovines in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Ruminant Science, 6(1): 63-67
• Kusum Lata, Das, G., Kumbhakar, N.K. and Saiyam, R (2017). Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Goats in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences & Biotechnology, 13(2): 21-25.
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Kumar, D., Singh, R. and Jayraw, A.K. (2017). Surgical management of equine ocular setariosis. Journal of Veterinary Parasitology, 31 (2):   79-81
• Das, G., Kumbhakar, N.K., Verma, R., Kusum Lata and Saiyam, R. (2018). A coprological survey of common gastrointestinal parasitic infections in buffaloes in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(2): 315-318
• Das, G., Verma, R. and Kusum Lata (2017). An Overview of Anthelmintic Resistance in Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Livestock and its Management - India Perspectives. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 6(2): 1755-62
• Kusumlata, Das, G., Verma, R. and Baghel, R.P.S. (2018). Impact of Climate Variability on Occurrence and Distribution of Vector and Vector-Borne Parasitic Diseases. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6 (4): 1388-1393
• Verma, R., Das, G., Saiyam, R. and Bendigeri, S. (2018). Clinical coccidiosis in calves and its treatment. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(2): 2964-2967
• Das, G., Kumbhakar, N.K., Verma, R., Kusum Lata and Saiyam, R. (2018). Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in cattle of Mahakaushal region of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences & Biotechnology, 13 (4): 88-91
• Saiyam, R., Das, G., Verma, R. and Kumar, S. (2018). Seasonal prevalence of caprine gastrointestinal helminthes in central Madhya Pradesh. Journal of Entomology and Zoology helminths Studies, 6(4): 979-982
• Kusum Lata, Das, G., Kumbhakar, N.K. and Saiyam, R (2018). Prevalence and risk factors associated with strongyles infection in goats in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Ruminant Science, 7(1) : 5-9
• Bendigeri, S., Das, G., Shrman, K., Kumar, S., Khare, R.K., Sachan S. and Saiyam, R. (2019). Phytochemical analysis of Saraca asoca bark and Azadirachta indica seeds. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(4): 126-131
• Agrawal, V., Das, G., Jayraw, A K., Jatav, G. P., Shakya M and Jamra N (2020) Diagnosis of Surra in buffaloes based on clinical symptoms. Bhartiya Krishi Anushandhan Patrika, 35 (3);  204-206

Services Offered:

1. Advisement to the post graduate students of other departments pertaining to the anatomical aspects.
2. Demonstration of skeleton and viscera of domestic and wild animals and their functions relating to production and disease aspects is given to the farmers and others.
3. Demonstration of preparation of skeleton of various animals, and preparation of plastinated and casted materials of various organs to the farmers and others.

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