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ArticleItem Open Access Analysis of Carcass Traits and Intestinal Parts in Three Varieties of Japanese Quails(Indian Veterinary Journal, 2016-05) Mahapatra, Samapika; Thanabal, C.; Manoj, A.B.; Balamurugan, P.; Kavitha, K.; Keerthy, A.J.; TANUVASThesisItem Open Access Comparative Evaluation of Haematological, Biochemical and Egg Quality Traits in White Pekin and Indigenous Ducks of Tamil Nadu(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2014) Kavitha, K.; TANUVAS; Manohar, G. Raj; Ramamurthy, N.; Vairamuthu, S.The study was designed to evaluate the effect of breed and sex on haematological and serum biochemical profile of White Pekin and Indigenous ducks and to understand the variation in the egg quality traits and cholesterol content in White Pekin and Indigenous duck eggs of Tamil Nadu.Eighty number of ducks comprising 20 male and 20 female each in White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu were reared under standard managemental conditions. Once in every 4 weeks, blood was collected from these ducks individually. Three milliliters of blood was collected from each group of 20 White Pekin ducks and 20 Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu. 1 ml of blood was taken in EDTA vaccutainer tube and 2 ml of blood was kept undisturbed for two hours for separation of serum. 1 ml of blood was later used to estimate the Haemoglobin concentration, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC) and Total Leucocyte Count (TLC) and Differential Count (DC). The biochemical parameters such as Total Serum Protein, Serum Globulin, Serum Triglyceride, Serum Cholesterol and Serum Calcium were estimated by using a Biosystem Auto Analyser. External egg quality traits like Egg Weight, Shape Index, Surface Area and Aircell Depth were assessed and also the Internal egg quality traits such as Albumen Index, Haugh Unit, Yolk Index and Yolk Colour were studied. Cholesterol content in egg yolk was also estimated. Among breeds, Indigenous ducks had significantly higher (P<0.01) Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC), Haemoglobin (Hb), Packed Cell Volume (PCV) and Heterophil Count while White Pekin ducks had higher (P<0.01) Total Leucocyte Count (TLC), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH) and (P<0.05) Monocyte Count. Breed had no significant effect on Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) in White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu. Serum biochemical profile such as Total Serum Protein, Albumin and Globulin was significantly (P<0.01) higher in White Pekin ducks while Serum Triglyceride was significantly (P<0.01) higher in Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu. External egg quality traits like Egg weight and Surface Area in White Pekin ducks were higher (P<0.01) whereas most of the Internal egg quality traits like Albumen Index, Haugh Unit, Yolk Index and Shell thickness were significantly (P<0.01) higher in Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu. Egg yolk Cholesterol content was significantly (P<0.01) higher in Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu. Sex did not influence the Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC), Total Leucocyte Count (TLC), Haemoglobin (Hb), Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH), Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) values while the Serum Biochemical profiles such as Total Serum Protein, Globulin, Triglyceride and Calcium (P<0.01) were higher in White Pekin female ducks whereas Serum cholesterol level (P<0.01) was higher in females of White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of TamilNadu.ArticleItem Open Access COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EGG QUALITY TRAITS IN WHITE PEKIN AND INDIGENOUS DUCKS OF TAMIL NADU(Global Impact Factor, 2017-12) Kavitha, K.; Manohar, G. Raj; Vairamuthu, S.; Ramamurthy, N.; TANUVASA study was carried out to assess the external and internal qualities of White Pekin and Indigenous duck eggs. External egg quality traits such as Egg Weight, Shape Index, Surface Area and Air Cell depth and Internal egg quality traits such as Albumen Index, Haugh Unit, Yolk Index, Shell Thickness and Yolk Colour were recorded once in 15 days from 20th week onwards for the period of two months. The results revealed that White Pekin duck eggs had significantly (P<0.01) higher Egg weight and also significantly (P<0.05) higher Surface Area than the Indigenous duck eggs. Shape Index and Air Cell depth were found to be non-significant. Internal egg quality traits such as Albumen Index, Haugh Unit and Yolk Index were significantly (P<0.01) higher in Indigenous duck eggs whereas Shell Thickness was significantly (P<0.05) higher in White Pekin duck eggs than Indigenous duck eggs.ArticleItem Open Access Development, Characterization and Antidiabetic Potentials of Nilgirianthus ciliatus Nees Derived Nanoparticles(2017) Kavitha, K.; Sujatha, K.; Manoharan, S.; TANUVASArticleItem Open Access Fertility and fecundity rate in progesterone impregnated intravaginal sponge and eCG administered non-descript goats(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2020-01) Pugazharasi, C.; Sarath, T.; Joseph, Cecilia; Kavitha, K.; Sureshkumar, R.; Veeramani, P.; TANUVASThe efficacy of estrus synchronization for improving the fertility and fecundity was studied in 428 non-descript goats in Kanchipuram district (Tamil Nadu) selected based on clinical and ultrasound examination for synchronization. Non pregnant does were inserted with intravaginal progesterone sponge containing 300 mg of progesterone on day 0 and administered Inj. Cloprotenol sodium (Pragma) 125μg on day 10. The sponge was removed on day 11 of insertion followed by intramuscular injection of 200 I.U. of eCG (Inj.Folligon). Timed Artificial Insemination was done twice at 12 and 24 h interval using Tellicherry frozen semen. Among the synchronized does,359 does were confirmed pregnant by 30-45 days post insemination using transrectal ultrasonography with a conception rate of 83.87% and fecundity rate of 2.038. The study concludes that the progesterone based intravaginal sponge in combination with eCGcan be effectively used for estrus synchronization programme to improve conception rate and fecundity in non-descript goats at farmers flocks.ArticleItem Open Access Haematological Study in White Pekin and Indigenous Ducks of Tamil Nadu(2016-08) Kavitha, K.; Manohar, G. Raj; Vairamuthu, S.; Ramamurthy, N.; TANUVASThe study was designed to evaluate the effect of breed and sex on Haematological Parameters in White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu at Post Graduate Research Institute in Animal Sciences (PGRIAS), Kattupakkam. A total of eighty numbers of ducks comprising 20 male and 20 female each in White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu were reared under standard managemental conditions. Once in every 4 weeks, blood was collected from these ducks individually from 20th week onwards for the duration of two months. Haemoglobin (Hb) concentration, Packed Cell Volume (PCV), Total Erythrocyte Count (TEC) and Total Leucocyte Count (TLC) were estimated and their Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV), Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH) and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC) were calculated. The results revealed that Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu had significantly (P<0.01) higher Hb, PCV and TEC than White Pekin ducks while Total Leucocyte Count (TLC) and Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin (MCH) were significantly (P<0.01) higher in White Pekin ducks. Sex had no significant effect on White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu. Hence, it was concluded that breed had greater influence on many of the Haematological Parameters between White Pekin and Indigenous ducks of Tamil Nadu.OtherItem Open Access Ovariohysterectomy in Bitches and Its Complications - A Retrospective Study(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2019-09) Arunmozhi, N.; Rangasamy, S.; Sureshkumar, R.; Kavitha, K.; Umamageswari, J.; Monica, G.; Sathiamoorthy, T.; Joseph, Cecilia; TANUVASIn developing country like India, over population of stray and feral dogs poses serious human health, animal health and animal welfare problems and has a socio- economic, environmental and religious impact.ArticleItem Open Access Phytochemical Investigation and In Vitro Anti Diabetic Activity of Myxopyrum serratulum A.W. Hill(2014) Kavitha, K.; Sujatha, K.; Manoharan, S.; Ramaprabhu, Sundara; TANUVASThesisItem Open Access Studies on Azospirillum associated with rice (Oryza sativa L.)(Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, 2000-12-31) Kavitha, K.; Govindarajan, K.Abstract availableOtherItem Open Access Ultrasonographic Study Of Bilateral Follicular Cystic Ovarian Disease and Its Management in a Jersey Cross Bred Cow(TANUVAS, Chennai, 2014-07) Kavitha, K.; Methai, A.; Rajasundaram, R.C.; TANUVASFollicular cystic ovarian disease is one of the most important causes of reproductive failure in high yielding dairy cattle. The disease process is a consequence of a mature follicle of at least 2.5 cm in diameter persisting for at least 10 days in the absence of a corpus luteum that fails to ovulate at the appointed time of ovulation in the oestrous cycle. In the present study, a high yielding Jersey cross bred cow calved thrice was presented to Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony with the history of irregular estrus with copious mucus discharge and failed to conceive in spite of natural service by a fertile bull.