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ArticleItem Open Access Biochemical Parameter Analysis of Rescued Olive Ridley Sea Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)(2018) Ramakrishnan, A; Palanivelrajan, M; Sumathi, D; Senthilkumar, K; TANUVASBackground: The olive ridley sea turtle also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle is a medium-sized species of turtle found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Sea Turtles are an integral part of coastal and marine ecosystems, they have also been fundamental to the culture of coastal societies for millennia. But human activities over the past 200 years have massively tipped the scales against the survival of these ancient mariners, despite its conservation status the olive ridley are considered vulnerable. The aim of the study was to collect biochemical data on olive ridley sea turtles while drawing comparisons with previous published data on sea turtles. Methods: This research work was carried out in rescued Olive Ridley Sea Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) which were stranded or rescued during various periods of breeding season from September, 2017 to April, 2018 by Trust for Environmental and Education (TREE) foundation, Vettuvankeni, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The Clinical samples were collected from 7 sea turtles in rescue centers and examined for biochemical parameters analysis. The biochemical parameters measured were Glucose, cholesterol, Total protein, albumin and globulin, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN), Creatinine, Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Calcium and Phosphorus. The statistical analyses of data were carried out by using student’s t-test. Result: The results of this study were more or less unfailing with previous studies but variations with other studies may result from values depends upon the geospatial distribution such as species, age, sex, season, sample site, nutrition and management condition. The data in this research was more specific to olive ridley sea turtles, indicating need to standardize reference values because of little know data on these turtle species, which are intended for health evaluation for free-ranging and captive/rescued sea turtles.ThesisItem Open Access CONTROL STRATEGIES AGAINST HELMINTH PARASITES OF CAPTIVE SPOTTED DEER ( Axis axis) AND BLACK BUCK (Antilope Cervicapra)(TANUVAS, 2016) Afreen Fathima, J; Palanivelrajan, M; TANUVAS; Jayathangaraj, MG; Gomathinayagam, SThe study was undertaken on the prevalence of helminths and control strategies against Spotted Deer (Axis axis) and Black Buck (Antilope cervicapra) reared at Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP), Vandalur, Chennai and V.O. Chidambaranar (V .O.C.) Park and Zoo, Coimbatore.ArticleItem Open Access EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE IN GREEN IGUANA (Iguana iguana): A CASE REPORT(2020-05) Lakshmanan, Ruchika; Senthilkumar, K; Balagangatharathilagar, M; Palanivelrajan, M; TANUVASA four months old green iguana (Iguana iguana) belonged to Chennai Snake Park Trust, Guindy was brought to the Avian and Exotic Pet Unit, Madras Veterinary College with the history of being stiff and unresponsive when touched or handled. The lizard was off-feed and did not drink water for past 3 days. On examination, it was found that, there was little to no deep pain reaction. The eyes were sunken and the skin was more wrinkled. It was tentatively diagnosed for hypothermia as its extremities were cold but later on it was confirmed that it suffered dehydration, emaciation and malnourishment. The condition could have been aggravated due to poor husbandry and management conditions. In order to treat the condition, the iguana was given oxygen therapy @ 1-2 litres/minute and simultaneously the iguana was covered with a warm cloth. When the reptile was stabilized, it was placed in a basking area for an hour. In addition to this, it was orally given multivitamin syrup and oral rehydration powder (electrolyte powder); this was continued for a week. The reptile was further advised to be given ad libitum water and everyday exposure to sunlight for a period of one to four hours. The reptile showed complete recovery after one month.ThesisItem Open Access EVALUATION OF NEEM AND FIVE LEAF CHASTE PLANT EXTRACTS AGAINST A CARIOSIS IN SERPENTINES(TANUVAS, 2016) Rebecca Barnabas, Catherine; Jayathangaraj, MG; TANUVAS; Sriram, P; Palanivelrajan, MThis study was carried out in captive serpentines which comprised Reticulated pythons, Indian Rock pythons, Rat snakes and Spectacled cobras that were reared at various conservation related places like. Chennai Snake Park Trust (CSPT) at Guindy, Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP) at Vandalur and Rescue centre RC) at Velachery.OtherItem Open Access Evaluation of Poultry Droppings as Potential Feed for Ruminants(TANUVAS, 2006-06) Valli, C; Palanivelrajan, M; Dhanalakshmi, SArticleItem Open Access Gross Morphological and Morphometrical Studies on the Sternum of Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)(2020) Sathyamoorthy, OR; Palanivelrajan, M; Ushakumary, S; Sreekumar, C; TANUVASABSTRACT Background: The sternum is one of the most important and characteristic skeletal elements in birds, highly adapted for flight and showing a diverse range of morphogenesis. The Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus) is a member of the Cuckoo order of birds, found in the Indian sub-continent, China and Southeast Asia. The present study was carried out as anatomical data on the sternum of this species is scanty. Methods: Carcass of Asian koel brought to the Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai after the postmortem examination was biologically macerated, cleaned, dried and morphological and morphometric studies were performed. Result: Gross morphological and morphometric data of the sternum of Asian koel was compared with other avian species. The sternum of Asian koel was large, broad, quadrilateral shaped and highly pneumatized bone with well developed sternal crest, craniolateral and caudolateral processes. These features provide protection to the viscera and facilitates superior flight.ArticleItem Open Access Haematology analysis of rescued olive Ridley Sea Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea)(2018) Ramakrishnan, A; Palanivelrajan, M; Thangapadiyan, M, et al.,; TANUVASThe olive Ridley Sea Turtle are smallest and most abundant of all species of sea turtle found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The research work was carried out during the period from September, 2017 to April, 2018, on stranded Olive Ridley Sea Turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) that were stranded off on East Coast Beach along Chennai coast and maintained at the rescue center of Trust for Environmental and Education (TREE) foundation Tree Foundation, Vettuvankeni, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The blood samples are taken from Olive Ridley Sea Turtles that are at the rescue and rehabilitation centers. The blood cells which were identified by differential count are mature erythrocytes, heterophils, eosinophils, lymphocytes, monocytes and thrombocyte. The clinical parameters such as Haemoglobin (Hb) was (85.71±11.96), Packed Cell Volume (PCV) was (0.29±0.04), White Blood Cells (WBC) was (5.78±0.85) and Red Blood Cells (RBC) was (0.60±0.06) evaluated for the rescued Sea Turtles. These Sea Turtle undergoing rehabilitation gives the critical parameters which are intended for health evaluations of sea turtle in rescue centers.ArticleItem Open Access Marek's Disease in an Amazon Parrot (Amazona sp.)(Indian Veterinary Journal, 2015-05) Ramesh, S.; Balachandran, C.; Ramamurthy, N.; Vijayarani, K.; Srinivasan, G.; Senthilkumar, K.; Palanivelrajan, M; Savithri, M.; Jayathangaraj, M.G.; TANUVASThe carcass of a male Amazon parrot (Amazona sp) revealed marked enlargement of liver and congestion in the mucosal surface of the entire digestive tract. Histopathological examination of liver revealed infiltration of heterogenous population of lymphoid cells. Hepatocytes revealed vacuolar degeneration and fatty cysts. Hepatocytes were also arranged in acinar pattern. PCR carried out using Meq gene primers with liver were confirmative of Marek's disease. Based on these findings, the cause of death was attributed to Marek's disease.ArticleItem Open Access Scaly leg in budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)(2020) Palanivelrajan, M; Sreekumar, C; Sumathi, D; Pothiappan, P; TANUVASScaly leg disease or scaly face is a common skin disease in caged budgerigars caused by Cnemidocoptes pilae. A flock of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) were presented with a history of beak deformity and white, crusty lesions around the limbs and feet, discomfort, fluffed feathers, inability to grip the perch, constant pecking at the feet as well as scratching of leg area. Microscopic examination of scrapings taken from the affected area revealed the presence of Cnemidocoptes pilae. The budgerigars were treated with ivermectin @ 200 microgram/kg b. wt. per os along with a drop of fipronil 0.25 % w/v topical application on the limbs at the hock joint. Subsequently, gradual reduction of crusty lesions was noticed. The treatment regimen was continued once in 10 days interval for three times until the very end, resulting in complete recovery in 30 days.ArticleItem Open Access A survey on gastrointestinal helminths of captive blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) in Tamil Nadu(TANUVAS, 2017) Afreen Fathima, J; Palanivelrajan, M; Gomathinayagam, S; Jayathangaraj, MG; Pradeep, A; TANUVASA survey was carried out to assess the prevalence of helminthic infection in blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park (AAZP), Vandalur, Chennai. The overall prevalence of helminths was 29.26% (n=140). The helminths noticed were strongyles, Strongyloides spp. and mixed infections of strongyles with Strongyloides spp. The data on prevalence of helminths was analysed with the meteorological parameters, average maximum and minimum temperature and average relative humidity and discussed.ArticleItem Open Access Therapeutic Management of Arthritis in A Temple Elephant (Elephas maximus)(2015-04) Palanivelrajan, M; Prathipa, A; Senthilkumar, A; Jayathangaraj, MG; TANUVASA fourteen year temple elephant was reported with lameness. This paper described the therapeutic management of arthritis with combination of glucocorticoids and antibiotics and successful recovery of arthritis, over a period of time.ArticleItem Open Access Therapeutic Management of Conjunctivitis: A Case Report in a Cockatiel and Aseel Bird(2020-05) Lakshmanan, Ruchika; Senthilkumar, K; Palanivelrajan, M; TANUVASConjunctivitis is inflammation of conjunctiva of eye. In recent times, it was found that Gatifloxacin is more safe and effective in treatment of acute form of conjunctivitis than with the same dose of ciprofloxacin. This article presents two case reports in birds wherein Gatifloxacin treatment was used for treatment of conjunctivitis. A female Aseel bird, 1 ½ years old and a Cockatiel bird, 1 year old was brought to the Avian and Exotic Pet Unit of Madras Veterinary College with the history of swollen eyes and off-feed for the past three days. The birds were unable to open their eyes (right eye for Aseel; left eye for Cockatiel) for the past four days and the unaffected eyes were partially open. On examination of the affected eye, it was noticed that the eye was congested, swollen, crusting over the eyelid and had watery discharge from the eye. The condition was tentatively diagnosed for conjunctivitis. The birds were treated topically with Gatifloxacin eye drops @ 2 drops in the affected eye TA T.I.D for three days. In case of eye discharge, using a clean wash cloth moistened with warm water, gently wiping off the discharge was advised. In addition to this, multivitamin syrup was given to the bird orally. The birds showed marked improvement after five days.ArticleItem Open Access Therapeutic Management of Sarcoptic Mange in a Camel (Camelus Dromedarius)(2015-01) Palanivelrajan, M; Thangapandian, M; Prathipa, A; TANUVASAn adult male camel was reported with anamnesis of weakness, restlessness itching, biting and rubbing against objects. Upon physical examination the findings were alopecia, erythema, numerous small vesicles, intense pruritis, anorexia and debility. The lesions were scattered throughout the entire body surface. The cause for skin lesion was diagnosed as Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli. The camel was treated with ivermectin in combination with multivitamin and mineral supplements for a period of time and the treatment resolved the case successfully.ArticleItem Open Access Wild Pigs (Sus scrofa)-A Missing link in Ecology Conflict, Crisis and Conservation(2015) Allwin, Boon; Jayathangaraj, MG; Palanivelrajan, M; Vijayarani, K; et al.; TANUVASOver the past few years, much emphasis has been given to the studies related to conservation, especially, to those that are non-invasive that measure glucocorticoids as bio markers of stress. Glucocorticoids typically increase in response to challenge and are sometimes used to predict mortality. These levels reveal fitness of an individual in terms of survival and reproductive success. The study was carried out to assess the faecal cortisol concentration in order to arrive at the baseline values pertaining to stress factors in wild pigs entering the agricultural fields around the forest regions and in domestic pigs comprising of desi pigs and cross bred pigs. The adjoining areas of Mudumalai wildlife region, Sathyamangalam wildlife region and Anaimalai wildlife region of Tamil Nadu, India were included in this study programme. The mean faecal cortisol concentration in the case of wild pigs that entered these areas were found using ELISA (Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay). The wild pigs are always in conflict with agricultural production and cause unequalled damage. The occurrences of wild pig-human conflicts were also assessed. The findings demonstrated that fecal glucocorticoid assays provide an index of physiological stress in wild pigs and may prove useful in addressing conservation and conflict issues. To know the ecological and functional position of wild pigs in the ecosystem is very important as these animals are habitat generalists, prolific breeders and survive in almost any environment, of late these animals have been involved in a huge conflict with the humans especially pertaining to agricultural holdings. This paper aims at finding the triggering, corresponding and confounding factors that cause these pigs to wander into buffer areas and agricultural fields instead of forest regions causing disruption in the ecological equilibrium and ultimately ending up in conflict more severe than the previous one.