Veterinary Microbiology, Mhow

Brief History

At the time of establishment of the college in 1955 there was a joint Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Parasitology. In 1964 an independent Department of Microbiology was created, which was elevated to postgraduate department in the year 1971. To date 54 students have completed their M.V.Sc. and 04 PhD degrees from this department.

Objectives of the Department

  • To impart quality education of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology to veterinary graduates.
  • To motivate veterinarians for research in various disciplines of Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology and inculcate research aptitude through PG teaching.
  • To extend the research findings in Veterinary Microbiology to the doorsteps of animal honors.

Thrust Areas of Research

  • Studies on mastitogens, and enteric bacteria associated with diseases of livestock with special reference to virulence factors, molecular pathogenesis and anti microbial resistance (AMR) by conventional and molecular methods.
  • Studies on ESKAPE group of bacteria associated with animals and poultry, animal farms, animal products and environment with special reference to emerging AMR and AMR genes.
  • Studies on viral pathogens infecting upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts of animals and poultry.
  • Development of POCT diagnostic tests for infectious diseases.
  • Evaluation of alternative therapeutic agents for treatment of bacterial infections of livestock and poultry to avoid emergence of AMR.

Education

Undergraduate- (list of courses offered as per VCI, i.e. Code, Name, Cr. hrs. etc.)
S.No. Code of Course Name of Course Credit Hrs
1. VMC Veterinary Microbiology 4+2

Postgraduate
S.No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Semester
1. VMC 501 General Bacteriology* 2+1 I
2. VMC 502 Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology 2+1 II
3. VMC 503 General Virology* 2+1 I
4. VMC 504 Systematic Veterinary Virology 2+1 II
5. VMC 505 Principles of Veterinary Immunology* 2+1 I
6. VMC 506 Veterinary Mycology* 1+1 II
7. VMC 507 Vaccinology 2+0 I
8. VMC 508 Techniques in Microbiology 0+2 II
9. VMC 509 Techniques in Molecular Microbiology 1+2 I
10. VMC 510 Molecular Immunology 1+1 II
11. VMC 511 Mucosal Immunology 1+0 I
12. VMC 512 Introduction to Microbial Bio-informatics 1+0 II
13. VMC 591 Master’s Seminar* 1+0 I/II
13. VMC 599 Master’s Research 0+30 I/II
*Core Courses
Ph.D.
S.No. Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Semester
1. CPE-RPE 600 Research and Publication Ethics # 2+0 I
2. VMC 601 Advances in Veterinary Bacteriology* 2+1 I
3. VMC 602 Advances in Veterinary Mycology 2+1 I
4. VMC 603 Bacterial Genetics 2+0 I
5. VMC 604 Microbial ToXins 2+1 II
6. VMC 605 Bacterial Pathogenesis 2+0 II
7. VMC 606 Advances in Veterinary Virology* 2+1 I
8. VMC 607 Molecular Viral Pathogenesis 2+1 II
9. VMC 608 Structure Function Relationship of DNA and RNA Viruses 2+0 I
10. VMC 609 Oncogenic Viruses 2+0 I
11. VMC 610 Slow Viral Infections and Prions 1+0 I
12. VMC 611 Advances in Veterinary Immunology* 2+1 II
13. VMC 612 Cytokines and Chemokines 2+0 I
14. VMC 613 Immunoregulation 1+0 I
15. VMC 614 Advances in Vaccinology 2+0 II
16. VMC 615 Current topics in Infection and Immunity 2+0 II
17. VMC 616 Veterinary Microbial Biotechnology 2+1 II
18. VMC 690 Special Problem 0+1 II
19. VMC 691 Doctoral Seminar-I* 1+0 I/II
20. VMC 692 Doctoral Seminar-II* 1+0 I/II
21. VMC 699 Doctoral Research 0+75 I/II
* Core courses, #Compulsory course

Research

The research activity on following aspects is going on in the department

  • Studies on enteric pathogens
  • Antimicrobial resistance in bacteria
  • Mastitogens
  • Canine parvo virus
  • Paratuberculosis

Salient achievements

  • The scientist of this department developed a new oral vaccine for Newcastle disease in 1978. This earned them Hari Om Asharam Trust Award of I.C.A.R. in 1975 and K.S. Nair Award of I. V. J. in 1978.
  • Another remarkable work was attempt towards development of thermostable vaccine for Ranikhet disease.
  • A dot ELISA test was developed to study seroprevalence of Avian Infection Bronchitis virus in collaboration with D.R.D.O., Gwalior.
  • Development of phage display recombinant antibodies against recombinant gag antigen of Bovine Immunodeficiency virus
  • Production and characterization of monoclonal antibodies against Avian Influenza virus and standardization of Mab-based indirect ELISA
  • Molecular characterization of pestiviruses from small ruminants in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. It was first report of isolation of BVDV-1c virus from sheep and goats in India (in collaboration with H.S.A.D.L., Bhopal, India).
  • The faculty members and the post graduate student of this department in past has successfully conducted research projects on Leptospira, Staphylococci, Brucella, Avian mycoplasma, Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, Aeromonas, Clostridia, fungi and bacteria causing mastitis, infectious infertility, gangrenous dermatitis, respiratory viruses of sheep, goats and poultry, Infectious Laryngeotracheitis virus, Fowl Pox virus and Ranikhet virus and Public Health aspects of foods of animal origin.
  • The department successfully completed two I.C.A.R. adhoc research schemes: (a) Control of Brucellosis in Madhya Pradesh and (b) Tissue culture studies on avian viruses.

Completed Research Projects:

(a) Externally Funded Research Projects

  • Collaborating centre for “All India Network Programme on Blue Tongue (funded by I.C.A.R.).
  • Infrastructure for Development of improvised vaccines for prevention of bacterial diseases of dairy animals in Madhya Pradesh” – (Funded by the Deptt. of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of M.P. under R.K.V.Y. Scheme).

(b) Projects Under Public Private Enterpreneurship (PPE) 2009-10

  • Standardization of bivalent Marek’s disease vaccine (INDOVAX Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon)
  • Assessment of bacteriological quality of empty hard gelatin capsule shells (MEDI-CAPS Ltd., Pithampur).

Ongoing Research Projects: NIL

Extension Education

  • The department undertakes extension activities and assists the Veterinary College hospital and other Civil Veterinary Hospitals and animal owners in diagnosing the diseases. The faculty members attend the diseases outbreaks and advise the owners /veterinarians on prevention and control of infectious diseases
  • Department publish popular articles and deliver radio and T.V. talks and extension lectures to the farmers.
  • In year 2008-09 department conducted two trainings of four days each on the “Diagnosis and control of bird flu” for the field veterinary officers deputed by the Govt. of M.P. The training was sponsored by the Veterinary Council of India as a part of their C.V.E. programme.
  • Department successfully conducted training of field veterinarians on the topic “Prevention and control of infection diseases of livestock and poultry” in collaboration with the Department of Veterinary Medicine under A.S.C.A.D. programme of the Govt. of India (5 training in 2009-10, 7 training in 2010-11).

Publications

The department has published more than 250 research articles in various National and International journals.

Facilities Available

  • Facilities are available for isolation and identification of bacterial, viral and fungal pathogens
  • Facilities are available for cell culture, immunological studies, ELISA and PCR

Services Offered

  • Diagnosis of bacteria, fungus, virus, Immunological tests, serological diagnosis, AST, PCR.
  • Online/off line trainings, Internship in Microbiology.

Faculty:

S.N. Name Designation Qualification
1. Dr. Daljeet Chhabra Professor & Head Ph.D.
2. Dr. Joycee Jogi Associate Professor Ph.D.
3. Dr. Rakesh Sharda Assistant Professor M.V.Sc.
4. Dr. Rakhi Gangil Assistant Professor Ph.D.
5. Dr. Ravi Sikrodia Assistant Professor M.V.Sc.
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