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LUVAS NewsletterVol. 4 No. 1 January-March, 2016
LALA LAJPAT RAI UNIVERSITY OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES, HISARA�PUBLICATION�OF
www.luvas.edu.in
Quarterly�
IN THIS ISSUE
Convocation at LUVAS
Proud Moments of the University
Administrative Activities
Research Activities
Extension Activities
Honours and Awards
Students Activities
Miscellaneous
Retirements
Dear Readers,
I take immense pleasure in presenting the first issue of LUVAS Newsletter of the year 2016. The year began on a strong note of rejuvenated efforts of LUVAS fraternity to spear head the University further to attain new horizons of growth and development. First major event of the year was marked by first ever convocation of the university on January 28, 2016 coinciding with the 151th birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai. Sh. Radha Mohan Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, was the Chief Guest. His Excellency Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki, Governor and Chancellor of the university presided over the function. Sh. Om Parkash Dhankar, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Haryana and Dr Kamal Gupta, Chief Parliamentary Secretary were present as Guests of Honour. The august gathering cheered all 316 students who were awarded degrees and 21 students who were bestowed with gold medals for excellence in various fields. I heartily congratulate the students for getting degrees and also compliment their family members for achievement of their wards. I applaud the 21 students who excelled in academic and research activities during years 2011-15. I also congratulate Dr. Prem Singh, Director, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Services Complex; Dr. Sushila Mann, Department of Animal Biotechnology and Dr. Rajender Singh, Senior Extension Specialist, Rohtak to whom best teacher medals were conferred upon for the excellent work in the area of teaching, research and extension education, respectively.
On this occasion, Chief Guest Sh. Radha Mohan Singh exhorted the students to pick one goal at a time and accomplish the same with acquisition of knowledge regularly, sheer determination and hard work. He applauded the LUVAS for its academic achievements, high standards of research and for providing excellent services to the livestock owners of the state. He went on to express his satisfaction for achievements of the University which finds special mention in the convocation address such as new cattle breed- Hardhenu, signing of agreements with various national and International Institutes, and patents awarded to various scientific techniques. He expressed happiness that with the sustained efforts of the University and the State Government, Haryana has become the first Foot and Mouth disease free State in India. I specially thank Hon'ble Governor of Haryana, His Excellency Prof. Solanki for showing special interest in Animal Husbandry related activities.
During this quarter, a three member's team of Veterinary Council of India (VCI) visited LUVAS. The team inspected the facilities in the departments for teaching and research, availability of technical manpower including the teachers, space for conducting practicals and instruments available.
I congratulate Department of Veterinary Pathology for organizing a training programme on “Postmortem Examination, Dispatch of Specimen and Pathological Techniques with Special Reference to Immunological Diseases” for state veterinarians. I also congratulate the Department of Veterinary Microbiology for organizing 28th ICAR Centre of Advanced Faculty Training programme on “Development of Validated Diagnostic Assays and Accreditation of Diagnostic Laboratories” for 21 trainees all across the country.
To improve the availability of specialized manpower in the field of animal husbandry in the state, LUVAS has increased nmber of seats, for admission in B.V.Sc. & A.H. at COVS, LUVAS from 58 to 78 w. e. f. academic session 2016-17. We have also approved increase in number of seats from 50 to 70 for admission in VLDD course at Institute of Para Veterinary Sciences, LUVAS from academic session 2016-17. I am extremely happy that admission has been made open for girls in VLDD course from the academic session 2016-17.
In the end, I congratulate the batch of 38 newly recruited clerks and as well hope that they will join hands with faculty, staff and students to take the University to newer heights. I am sure that they will learn the nuances of e-governance fast and shall not leave any stone unturned for achieving its objectives.
Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant, SM, VSM (Retd)Vice-Chancellor
From the Vice-Chancellor's DeskFrom the Vice-Chancellor's Desk
On January 28, 2016 the 151th birth anniversary of Lala Lajpat
Rai, the legendary freedom fighter, Lala Lajpat Rai University of
Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar organized its first ever
convocation in Indira Gandhi Auditorium of Chaudhary Charan
Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The Union Agriculture
and Farmer Welfare Minister, Sh. Radha Mohan Singh was the
Chief Guest, whereas the Governor and Chancellor Prof. Kaptan
Singh Solanki presided over the program, Sh. Om Parkash
Dhankar, the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister of Haryana
and Dr Kamal Gupta, Chief Parliamentary Secretary were present
as Guests of Honour. A total of 316 students were awarded
degrees and 21 students were bestowed with gold medals for
excellence in their respective areas.
Delivering his convocation address, the Chief Guest
congratulated the students and their family members and
emphasized that the graduation held an important place in the life of
every one and was sure that all the students getting the degrees
must be feeling very happy on the occasion. Education at
graduation level is such a milestone which opens the gateway to the
higher education and brighter future.
The Vice-Chancellor while welcoming Prof. Kaptan Singh
Solanki, Chancellor and Governor of Haryana, Sh. Radha Mohan
Singh, Chief Guest and other esteemed guests and also presented
the report of last five years. He made a mention about the special
interest shown by Prof. Solanki in Animal Husbandry related
activities upliftment of the lives of farmers of the state. He welcomed
Sh. Radha Mohan Singh, with a special mention of cow protection
and cow promotion as his priorities. He also appreciated the efforts
made by the Union Agriculture Minister for his contribution towards
the up-liftment of poor and Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme
initiated by the Central Government. While giving detail about the
achievements made by LUVAS during past five years, he informed
that the University achieved various milestones in education,
research and extension education, which included increase in the
number of seats for encouraging veterinary education, starting of
new courses, medals and scholarships award of the students for
excellent performance, apart from establishment of Dairy Science
and Technology College and a private veterinary college.
Making a mention of the various achievements made by the
University in the field of research, the Vice-Chancellor informed that
the new breeds of cattle, sheep and poultry such as Hardhenu,
Harnali and Harlay respectively have been developed. He spoke
about different tests developed by the University for various
diseases such as foot and mouth disease, hemorrhagic septicemia
and surra. He informed that the Directorate of Extension Education
of the University was working towards making farmers of the state
aware about various new techniques developed by the University. A
special campaign has been started by the University for Women
Empowerment by imparting them knowledge of latest activities in
Animal Husbandry.
Dr. Kamal Gupta CPS, Guest of Honour of the function,
congratulated LUVAS for effecting change in conventional dress
code. He expressed his concern about problem of global warming
and said that he was happy to inform about inauguration of
International Solar Alliance Headquarter in Haryana by our Hon'ble
Prime Minister Sh. Narender Modi Ji few days back. Sh O.P.
Dhankar, Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of Haryana in his address
remembered the services of Lala Lajpat Rai for the nation and said
that he will always remain a source of inspiration for the generations
to come. Listing the challenges for new graduates he said that our
goal was to make our state number one in milk production. He also
spoke about problem of stray cattle and repelled that unfortunately
large numbers of such animals in our country were on road due to
various reasons. He appealed the graduates to work hard to
improve the condition of cattle and their productivity. Further, he
emphasized on organic farming and was hopeful of making Haryana
as advanced organic farming state.
In his blessings to the new graduates Prof. Kaptan Singh
Solanki, Governor of Haryana and Chancellor of LUVAS
congratulated all the students and their parents. He appreciated the
standard and conduct of the convocation. He stressed upon the
need of veterinarians for upliftment of the society. He advised the
graduates to be better human being and to remember five things
starting with G in life, these include: Gaye, Gita, Ganga, Gaytri
Mantra and Ganesha.
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Convocation at LUVAS
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VC, LUVAS Welcoming the Dignitaries
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Academic Procession Entering the Hall Chief Guest Lighting the Lamp Chief Guest Flanked by other on the Dais
Address by the Chief Guest August Audience Chancellor, LUVAS Awarding PhD Degree
Students Receiving Degrees Distinguished Degree Awardees VC, Presenting Memento to Chief Guest
Proud Moments of the UniversityThe University of Edinburg-LUVAS Meeting
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant, and Prof. Ravindra
Sharma, Director of Research were invited to the reception hosted by Prof.
Sir Timothy O'Shea, Vice-Chancellor, the University of Edinburgh and
Richard Everitt, Director of Education, the British Council India to celebrate
the University of Edinburgh-India partnership on February16, 2016 at
Delhi. Vice-Chancellor LUVAS discussed the progress of MOU between
two Universities with Prof. Sir Timothy O'Shea.
Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant also interacted with U.K. Immigration Minister,
James Brokenshire, M.P. and others officials of the University of Edinburgh
as well as the officials of the British Council, India during the reception.Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant along with Officials of the University of Edinburgh
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Increase in Number of Seats for Admission in B.V.Sc. & A.H.
Board of Studies, COVS in its 247th meeting held on January
18, 2016 approved increase in number of seats for admission in
B.V.Sc. & A.H. at COVS, LUVAS from academic session 2016-17.
With this approval intake capacity of the college will increase to 78
(Haryana resident-67, VCI-11) with additional seats for Kashmiri
migrants-2, NRI-5, Bhutan nationals-2.
Change in Number of Seats and Qualification for Admission
in VLDD
Board of Studies, COVS in its 247th meeting held on January
18, 2016 approved the increase in number of seats from 50 to 70 for
admission in VLDD course at Institute of Para Veterinary Sciences,
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Administrative ActivitiesLUVAS from academic session 2016-17. Further, it has been
decided that admission to this course will be on basis of entrance
test in Physics, Chemistry & Biology of 10+2 level and also
admission has been made open for girls from academic session
2016-17.
Recruitment of Clerks
A total of thirty eight clerks were recruited for different offices in
LUVAS following written test, typing test and interview. However
thirty seven joined and an induction training for them was organized
from February 29 to March 21, 2016 by the Directorate of Human
Resource Management, LUVAS.
Directorate of Human Resource Development, LUVAS
A total of sixty faculty members were allowed to attend National/International seminars/conferences/workshops during the financial year
2015-16 with the total financial assistance of Rs. 1.5 lakhs released by the council under ICAR development assistance. Further second ICAR
development assistance grant of Rs. 195.10 lakhs was received and distributed to Deans/Directors under the respective Heads for utilization.
Directorate also finalized guidelines for exchange of students & faculty between The Pirbright Institute, U.K. and LUVAS for consideration of
the academic council.
Election of Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Teachers Association (LUVASTA)
Dr. Jagvir Rawat, Deptt. of Vety. Microbiology and Dr. Ashok Malik. Deptt. Livestock Products Technology, College of Veterinary Sciences
were elected as the President and Secretary respectively of LUVASTA.
Candidates elected for other positions include Dr. Sajjan Sihag as Vice-
President, Dr. Sandeep Gupta as Joint Secretary and Dr. Amit Punia as
Treasurer. Unopposed elected members were Dr. Minakshi, Dr. Jyotsana
Madan, Dr. Sandeep Saharan, Dr. Aman Kumar, Dr. Rajesh and Dr. Vijender
Singh. The Vice- Chancellor congratulated the newly elected executive
committee of the association and hoped that all will work together to bring
laurel to the university.
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Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant, Vice-Chancellor, LUVAS Addressing the Trainees
Dr. Jagvir RawatPresident
Dr. Sajjan SihagVice-President
Dr. Ashok MalikSecretary
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Extension ActivitiesWomen Empowerment Programme
Taking a major step towards women empowerment, the
Directorate of Extension Education organized 39 Vocational Dairy
Farming Training Programmes for women across the state of
Haryana. Each programme was of five days duration. As many as
1950 women of all ages and of varied sociocultural backgrounds
benefitted from this programme conducted under the RKVY project
entitled “Upgradation of knowledge and skill of farm women”. The
feedback from the participants was quite encouraging and they
assured to boost the milk production in Haryana.
DEE, LUVAS Distributing Certificate
Research ActivitiesNew Research Schemes Granted
1. Studies on Rumen Microbial Metagenomics in Relation to Dr. Jyotsana ICAR Feed Efficiency.
2. “Characterization of the Murrah Buffaloes Based on Melatonin Dr. Anand Kumar Department of Science Receptor (MTNR1A) Gene Polymorphism and its Association Pandey and Technology, with Reproductive Seasonality” Haryana (HSCST)
S No Title of the scheme Principal Investigator Funding Agency
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Women Participants in Dairy Training Programmes
Award of Certificate to Progressive Farmers
Recognition of Progressive Livestock Farmers
The Directorate of Extension Education, LUVAS identified 10 progressive livestock farmers including 5 women. They were honoured by VC, LUVAS Hisar in the Krishi Mela in March 2016 organized by CCSHAU.
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Participation of LUVAS in Krishi and Bhains Mela
The Directorate of Extension Education, LUVAS put up a massive display of its activities, services and recommendations for the benefit of
farmers in CCSHAU Hisar 'Krishi Mela' and CIRB, Hisar Bhains Mela.
Thousands of farmers visited the LUVAS stalls, interacted with scientists and
benefitted from the scientific knowledge.
Training on Balance Feeding
A seven day training programme on “Balanced Nutrition and Importance
of Mineral Mixture in Animal Production” was organized by the Department of
Animal Nutrition for SC & ST candidates of Haryana State from January 30 to
February 5, 2016. The training focused on demonstrating techniques in
preparation and use of balanced ration and mineral mixture in feed. Registrar, LUVAS Addressing Participants
LUVAS Participated in Kisan Mela
The university participated in Kisan Mela organized on March 8-9, 2016 at CCSHAU. An exhibition was organized on this occasion in which different departments displayed the recent research technologies useful for the farmers. A large number of farmers visited the various stalls of LUVAS and were advised about different aspects of animal health and production. Maj Gen (Dr) Shri Kant alongwithVC, CCSHAU Inaugurating and Visiting the Kisan Mela
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Programme for Popularization of Balanced Feeding
The Directorate conducted another set of 16 training programmes of 2-days duration, 10 Kisan gosthies and 8 programmes of demonstration for the farmers in different villages all over Haryana for popularization of balanced feeding in dairy animals to enhance productivity under another RKVY project. More than 2200 farmers were benefitted from these programmes.
Best Teacher Awards
Dr. Prem Singh, Director, Teaching Veterinary Clinical Services
Complex, Dr. Sushila Mann, Senior Scientist, Department of Animal
Biotechnology and Dr. Rajender Singh, Senior DES at Rohtak were
awarded Best Teacher Award for excellent work in the area of
Honours and Awardsteaching, research and extension education, respectively. These
teachers were awarded gold medals on the occasion of first
convocation held on January28, 2016 by the Union Agriculture and
Farmer Welfare Minister, Sh. Radha Mohan Singh; the Chief Guest
of the function.
Dr. Rajender SinghDr. Prem Singh Dr. Sushila Mann
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Fellowship Award
The Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology (IAAVP) felicitated Dr. Arun Kumar Sangwan as IAAVP National Fellow during National Congress of Veterinary Parasitology held at Chennai from February17-19, 2016, in recognition of his outstanding contributions and ach ievemen ts i n Ve te r i na ry Parasitology. Dr. Sangwan is a recipient of Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship-2009-10 at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, UK.
Dr.Arun Sangwan Receiving Award
Dr. Rakha Honoured by International Students Association
Dr. N. K. Rakha, Dean PGS was honoured by International Students Association,
Fellowship Award
Dr. Minakshi, Prof. & Head, Department of Animal
Biotechnology, LUVAS has been conferred the fellowship of
NAAS. She has been given this award for contribution in the field
of Animal Biotechnology and Microbiology.
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Dr. Gaurav Gupta Receiving Award Dr. Vinay Kant Receiving Award
Best Young Scientist Oral Presentation Award
Dr. Gaurav Gupta, Assistant Professor, Veterinary
Pharmacology was awarded “Best Young Scientist Oral
Presentation Award” for the research paper entitled “Sub-acute
toxicity of imidacloprid in 14 days trial in male rats and its
amelioration by resveratrol” in XV Annual Convention of Indian
Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) held at
National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal on January 14-16, 2016.
Best Poster award
Dr. Vinay Kant, Assistant Professor, Veterinary Pharmacology
was awarded “Best Poster Award” for the topic entitled “Pro-healing
potential of quercetin in open excision wound model in rats” in the XV
Annual Convention of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology &
Toxicology (ISVPT) held at National Dairy Research Institute,
Karnal on January 14-16, 2016.
Dr. Rakha Honoured by International Students Association
CCS HAU / LUVAS Hisar;
in grateful recognition
and sincere appreciation
fo r h is outs tand ing
commitment, dedication,
compassion, empathy
and contribution to the
welfare and well being of
International Students of
CCS HAU and LUVAS on
27.1.2016.
Dr. Rakha Honoured by Indian Society for Veterinary Medicine (ISVM)
Dr. N. K. Rakha, Dean PGS attended 34th Annual Convention of Indian Society for
Veterinary Medicine from 17 to 19 February, 2016 wherein he was invited to present a
Lead paper and was also facilitated. Research paper of Dr. Gaurav Charaya, Ph.D.
student of Dr. Rakha was adjudged as the best oral presentation. Dr. Rakha was honoured
by certificate of Appreciation as well.
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Student ActivitiesAcademics: Distinctions/Scholarships/Awards
l Dr. Kanisth Batra, PhD student of the Department of ABT won the first prize in poster presentation competition for the poster entitled 'RT-LAMP assay to detect western strains of bluetongue virus in India' at the National Conference on Biotechnology: Emerging Trends (NCB-2016) at CDLU, Sirsa, Haryana, from February 11-12, 2016.
l Dr. Vinay Kumar, PhD student of the Department of ABT won the second prize in poster presentation competition.for the poster entitled 'Differentiation of Brucella abortus and Brucella melitensis by real time PCR assay' at the National Conference on Biotechnology: Emerging Trends (NCB-2016) at CDLU, Sirsa, Haryana, from February 11-12, 2016.
First Prize in Anveshan: 2015
Dr. Kanisht Batra, Ph.D. scholar of Animal Biotechnology, LUVAS has been awarded first prize in Anveshan: Research projects by students held at Anand, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat from March 28-30, 2016 for his project “Novel Approach of Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Bovines”.In this national event a total of 75 participants from as many universities with 18 projects from agriculture sciences were there for competition. He got cash prize of Rs 50000/-for first position.
Dr. Kanisht Batra Receiving the Award
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Felicitation of Dr. Nirmal Sangwan
Dr. Nirmal Sangwan, Professor and Head, was felicitated by the organizers of Society of Veterinary Biochemists and Biotechnologists of India (SVBBI) for her outstanding contribution in the field of Biochemistry, Biotechnology & allied subjects and involvement in society activities during Annual Convention and National Symposium of Society of Veterinary Biochemists and Biotechnologists of India, Bhubaneswar, March 11-12, 2016.
Prof. Dr. P. K. Kapoor invited as Guest of Honour
Prof. Dr. P. K. Kapoor was invited as Guest of Honour in the inauguration of Workshop on “Handling and Blood Sampling of Small Laboratory Animals” held on 2nd March, 2016 at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, GJUS&T, Hisar. He also delivered a Keynote address on “Ethical Aspects of Use of Laboratory animals for education and research”.
Dr. Anu KumariDr.Sumit Sardana Dr.Snehil Gupta
Winners with Registrar and DSW-cum-EO, LUVAS
Interclass Sports Tournament
An interclass sports tournament for badminton and table tennis sports for LUVAS students was organized in which a total of seven teams participated. The tournament was inaugurated on March 1, 2016 by Dr Gurdial Singh, Dean, COVS. Dr Pradeep Singh, Registrar, LUVAS gave away the prizes to the winners.
Gold Medals for Excellence in Academic and Research
On the occasion of first convocation of LUVAS, 21 students were awarded gold medals for excellence in academic and research activities during 2011-15. Winners included Vikas Rana, Sunaina, Snehil Gupta, Jitender Kumar and Sumit Sardana for Dr. D. P. Banerjee Gold Medal, Anu Kumari, Sunil Kumar and Snehil Gupta
for Dr. B. D. Bahl Gold Medal, Anu Kumari, Sunaina, Snehil Gupta, Komal and Sumit Sardana for Prof. P. K. Dwarkanath Gold Medal, Dr. Kaushlesh Ranjan, Dr. Jitender Yadav and Dr. Sushil Mukul Roy for Dr. R.N. Srivastava Gold Medal, Anu Kumari, Sunaina, Snehil Gupta, Komal and Vaibhav for University Gold Medal.
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Winners with VC and Officers of LUVAS
Golden Performance by LUVAS Cadets
Four cadets namely Naveen, Ritu, Priyanka and Ankit of
Haryana R &V Sqd. NCC, LUVAS won four medals and two trophies
for their excellent performance on Republic Day Camp (RDC-2016)
at Delhi. Miss Ritu, student of LUVAS won three medals including
gold, silver and bronze each as well as Best Rider girl Trophy. All
these cadets were facilitated by His Excellency Sh. Kaptan Singh
Solanki, Governor of Haryana at Raj Bhawan Chandigarh.
Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant VC, LUVAS also congratulated them for
bringing laurel to the University and facilitated them. On this
occasion Unit Commanding Officer Lt. Col. Shitiz Mittal and Officers
of the University were also present.
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University BVSc & AH and VLDD Students Visited Parliament
A group of 106 B.VSc. & A.H. and 102 VLDD students visited the
parliament in the month of March, 2016 to see live proceedings of
the parliament (Lok Sabha) on courtesy of Hon'ble Member of
Parliament of Hisar Sh. Dushyant Chautala . Along with the students
Dr. S.S. Dhaka, Dr. D. S. Bidhan Dr. Kulender Pal Khatkar, Dr. (Mrs.)
Deepika, Dr. Vikas Nehra, Dr. Ankit Mangotra and Dr. Gaurav Gupta
also attended the proceedings of the parliament.Students with Sh. Dushyant Chautala
Sports
LUVAS students participated in 16th All India Inter-Agricultural University Sports and Game Meet - 2015-16, organized by Tamil Nadu Agril. University, Coimbatore from February 22-26, 2016.
LUVAS team also participated in 16th All India State Inter-Agricultural Universities Youth Festival held at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneshwar from February1-4, 2016.
MiscellaneousVisit of VCI Team
A three member's team of Veterinary Council of India (VCI) visited LUVAS from February 9-11, 2016. Dr. Vaishwaraj Awati, Prof. & Head, Bidar Veterinary University, Karnataka, Dr. M.R. Sashendranath Veterinary University, Kerala and Dr. R.P. Pandey, DUVASU, Mathura were members of the team. During the visit, the team inspected the facilities available for teaching and research, availability of technical manpower including the teachers, space for conducting practical and instruments available. The team met Maj Gen (Dr.) Shri Kant, Vice Chancellor LUVAS and were briefed regarding different research schemes and teaching activities going on in the university. He also informed them regarding some of future plans including admission of students in College of Dairy Science and Technology in the coming session and appointment of new faculty members and other non- teaching staff.
LUVAS Team for All India Inter-Agricultural University Games with Dean, COVS LUVAS Team Performing Group Dance at Youth Festival
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Members VCI Visiting LUVAS Meeting with Vice-Chancellor
New Year Day Celebration
LUVAS celebrated the New Year 2016 with Hawan Ceremony at the university campus. The Hawan ceremony was organized by non-teaching organization of LUVAS. The holy ritual was graced by the presence of Worthy Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, Director of Research, Director of Extension Education, Dean COVS, Dean PGS, Director HRM, Director Student Welfare, Faculty and non-teaching staff. On this occasion, Vice-Chancellor, LUVAS wished all the members and their families a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year ahead.
Hawan Ceremony
Training of Field Veterinarians
Department of Veterinary Pathology, LUVAS conducted a training programme on “Postmortem Examination, Dispatch of
Specimen and Pathological Techniques with Special Reference to Immunological Diseases” from February 25-29, 2016. A total of twenty veterinarians of State Animal Husbandry Department, Haryana attended this training.
Participants with Vice-Chancellor Vice-Chancellor Addressing Participants
Advanced Faculty Training
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, LUVAS conducted 28th ICAR Centre of Advanced Faculty Training on “Development of Validated Diagnostic Assays and Accreditation of Diagnostic Laboratories” which was inaugurated on February 3, 2016 by Dr. Ravindra Sharma, Director of Research, LUVAS, Hisar. In the valedictory function on February 23, 2016, Maj Gen (Dr) Shri Kant, Vice-Chancellor, Chief Guest congratulated the 21 trainees (3 female and 18 male participants) from 8 different states of India. He gave away the certificates and emphasized the need of setting up of accredited veterinary laboratories in the country so that no trade barriers could be imposed on the international trade of livestock and their products. He said that accreditation of veterinary diagnostic laboratories is the need of the hour.
Vice-Chancellor, LUVAS Distributing Certificates
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Releasing of CD at Valedictory Function
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Prof. Peter Martens visited LUVAS
Prof. Peter Mertens , a world renowned virologists in the field of
Arobovirus research, and is currently research Leader of the
Arbovirus Molecular Research Group and Head of The Pirbight
Institute's Vector borne viral disease programme visited LUVAS on
February19, 2016. He delivered a talk on “Virus Variation,
Taxonomy, Nomenclature and Classification”. He discussed in
details about need of classification, systems of nomenclature for
new viruses including Baltimore classification.
On this occasion Maj Gen (Dr) Shri Kant Vice-Chancellor ,
LUVAS expressed the hope that MOU with The Pirbright Institute in
place, there will be exchange of scientists and students between the
institutes and also more collaborated research projects on animal
health will be started. Large number of students as well as faculty
members of LUVAS and of the Institutes including CIRB, NRCE
Hisar was also present in this deliberation.
RetirementsTeaching Staff
LUVAS organised
farewell function in
honour of retirement of
Dr. V.K. Khatta, Prof.
Animal Nutrition and Dr.
M.L. Sangwan, Prof.
Animal Biotechnology.
Prof. Peter Mertens Delivering the Lecture Meeting with Vice-Chancellor
Non-teaching Staff
The university organised farewell functions in honour o f re t i rement o f Sh . Narender Paul, VLDA ,Sh. Hanuman, Animal Attendant and Sh. Ram Aasrae, Animal Attendant .
Dr. M.L. Sangwan Dr. V.K. Khatta
Sh. Ram Aasrae Sh. HanumanSh. Narender Paul
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Visit
Worthy Vice-Chancellor visited village Badhana Distt. Jind
along with Dr. Ramesh, Principal Extension Specialist, Jind. They
interacted with a livestock owner who is promoting Haryana cows.
Vice-Chancellor appreciated the efforts of Mr. Om Prakash for
conservation of Haryana cows.
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Glimpses of First Convocation of LUVAS