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Anand Agricultural University, Anand

Anand Agricultural University (AAU) was established in 2004 at Anand with the support of the Government of Gujarat, Act No.(Guj 5 of 2004) dated April 29, 2004. Caved out of the erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU), the dream institution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. K. M. Munshi, the AAU was set up to provide support to the farming community in three facets namely education, research and extension activities in Agriculture, Horticulture Engineering, product Processing and Home Science. At present there seven Colleges, seventeen Research Centers and six Extension Education Institute working in nine districts of Gujarat namely Ahmedabad, Anand, Dahod, Kheda, Panchmahal, Vadodara, Mahisagar, Botad and Chhotaudepur AAU's activities have expanded to span newer commodity sectors such as soil health card, bio-diesel, medicinal plants apart from the mandatory ones like rice, maize, tobacco, vegetable crops, fruit crops, forage crops, animal breeding, nutrition and dairy products etc. the core of AAU's operating philosophy however, continues to create the partnership between the rural people and committed academic as the basic for sustainable rural development. In pursuing its various programmes AAU's overall mission is to promote sustainable growth and economic independence in rural society. AAU aims to do this through education, research and extension education. Thus, AAU works towards the empowerment of the farmers.

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Subject: Veterinary Surgery × End date: 2008 × Start date: 2008 × Type: Thesis ×
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    CLINICAL APPLICATION AND EVALUATION OF LIQUID NITROGEN CRYOTHERAPY IN ANIMALS
    (AAU, Anand, 2008) PAITHANPAGARE, YASHPAL MURLIDHAR; TANK, P. H.
    The sixty one clinical cases subjected to liquid nitrogen cryotherapy were grouped according to pathological conditions namely, Pappilomatosis or Warts (Group-I; 9 animals), Granulomatous lesions (Group-II; 10 animals), Fistulae or Sinus (Group-Ill; 6 animals), Mammary neoplasm (Group-IV; 4 animals). Foot rot (Group-V; 7 animals), Interdigital growth (Group-VI; 7 animals) and Miscellaneous pathology (Group-VII; 18 animals). Additionally, nineteen clinical cases subjected to cryosurgical disbudding were grouped as Disbudding in crossbred calves (Group-VIII; 13 animals) and Disbudding in buffalo calves (Group-IX; 6 animals). Cryoguard protected lesions were cryofrozen to -2O°C either by spray or contact freezing at the site using liquid nitrogen cryosystem model-800-777-CRYO cryogun. A double cycle of freezing followed by autothawing or overlapping freeze-thaw cycle was adopted for cryofreezing of the pathological lesions. In some of the neoplastic conditions, surgical debulking was followed by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy. Horn bud was cryofrozen to -40°C freezing level using double freeze-thaw cycles for cryosurgical disbudding. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for pappilomatosis or warts was effective to resolve the lesions without tendency of recurrence but it left depigmented area at the site. Granulomatous lesions could be successfully resolved by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy except in two cases of lick granuloma. After cryofreezing the granulomatous lesions, the wound surface showed necrosis and cicatrisation. Later, the tissues became dry and showed tendency of sloughing leaving open surface. The site was then covered by scar. All the cases of perianal fistula or sinuses in dogs treated with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy showed uneventful recovery without recurrence or complications. Cryosurgery of smaller sized mammary neoplasms in bitches could be managed without the use of scalpel but led to scar formation. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy for the management of foot rot in goats was painfree, effective as well as cheap. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy alone failed in resolution of interdigital fibroma in cattle whereas, surgical debulking accompanied with cryotherapy was not only effective but also advantageous in preventing recurrence. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy could successfully manage the canine venereal granuloma in a bitch. Additionally, it was observed that the structural integrity and the contour of the vulva remained intact. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy effectively facilitated the clinical management of thrush, sarcoid and lacerated wounds in horses. Non healing open chronic wounds in animals showed tendency of healing following cryotherapy. In an advanced pregnant cow successful management of vaginal mass with liquid nitrogen cryotherapy was considered highly advantageous as it obviated the need of anaesthesia and radical surgery, which otherwise might have made the animal morbid at the most vital phase of gestation. Cryosurgical disbudding in crossbred as well as buffalo calves was effective and the younger calves below the age of 4 weeks were the best candidates for cryosurgical disbudding.
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    CLINICAL STUDIES ON LAPAROSCOPIC DIAGNOSIS IN SMALL ANIMALS
    (AAU, Anand, 2008) BHATT, RAGHUVIR H.; KELAWALA, N. H.
    Clinical studies on laparoscopic diagnosis of intraabdominal disorders in small animals were conducted in 15 clinical cases. Eligibility criteria for laparoscopy were preoperative evaluation of haemogram, serum biochemistry, radiography and / or ultrasonography as per the requirement to assess the intraabdominal disorders. The pneumoperitoneum was created with atmospheric air through veress needle. The 11 mm trocar cannula was used to create umbilical port for the insertion of 10 mm laparoscope along with 250 W halogen light source and digital camera attached for visualization as well as to save images of the affected organs. The second port was created through 6 mm trocar cannula for the manipulation of biopsy forceps. The biopsy forceps along with attached electrocautery was used for taking biopsy under the guidance of laparoscope. For laparoscopy, in dogs premedicated with atropine sulphate @ 0.04 mg / kg b. wt. SC, general anaesthesia was achieved by IV administration of ketamine - diazepam combination @ 10 mg / kg b. wt. and 0.5 mg / kg b. wt., respectively. The normal anatomical visualization of visceral organs was possible through 10 mm rigid laparoscope for both cranial as well as caudal part of abdominopelvic organs from the port created at the umbilical site. The laparoscopic examination in the present study diagnosed the pathological lesions in abdominopelvic organs like liver, kidney, spleen, intestine and urogenital organs. It facilitated the diagnosis by histopathology after taking biopsy from the morphologically pathological organ. The affections of liver diagnosed by laparoscopy were cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, neoplasm and ascites. The renal affection like gross enlargement along with adhesions, suspected for renal neoplasm was diagnosed after initial screening and early decision was taken for unilateral nephrectomy after laparoscopic diagnosis. The disorders like cystic ovaries and pyometra were diagnosed under the direct visualization. In pyometra, the laparoscopy revealed enlarged, pale and sacculated uterus. In another case, the presences of bilateral cystic ovaries without any adhesions were observed under laparoscopic examination and were removed laparoscopically. The laparoscopic diagnosis of intestinal affections viz., intestinal neoplasm (adenocarcinoma) and intraluminal intestinal obstruction (phytobezor) were made and removed surgically. The splenic affections like neoplasm of spleen and presence of granulomatous mass along with spleen were diagnosed with the help of laparoscopy. In these cases, laparoscopic biopsy was not attempted due to possible coagulopathy. There were no complications reported after the laparoscopic examination. The sites of ports healed within 5 days without any complications. Confirmative diagnosis was made in all clinical cases under the guidance of laparoscopy. The present study indicated that, the laparoscopic diagnosis provides confirmative diagnosis in intraabdominal abnormalities in small animals and satisfactory results were obtained during the studies to start palliative treatment. It was concluded from the present study that, the laparoscopy facilitated proper visualization of the abdominopelvic organs along with biopsy of the morphological lesions and was found to be a reliable diagnostic tool in giving confirmative diagnosis and prognosis of the case.
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    CLINICAL APPLICATION AND EVALUATION OF LIQUID NITROGEN CRYOTHERAPY IN ANIMALS
    (Anand Agricultural University, 2008) Paithanpagare Yashpal Murlidhar; Dr. P. H. TANK
    The sixty one clinical cases subjected to liquid nitrogen cryotherapy were grouped according to pathological conditions namely, Pappilomatosis or Warts (Group-I; 9 animals), Granulomatous lesions (Group-II; 10 animals), Fistulae or Sinus (Group-III; 6 animals), Mammary neoplasm (Group-IV; 4 animals), Foot rot (Group-V; 7 animals), Interdigital growth (Group-VI; 7 animals) and Miscellaneous pathology (Group-VII; 18 animals). Additionally, nineteen clinical cases subjected to cryosurgical disbudding were grouped as Disbudding in crossbred calves (Group-VIII; 13 animals) and Disbudding in buffalo calves (Group-IX; 6 animals). Cryoguard protected lesions were cryofrozen to -200C either by spray or contact freezing at the site using liquid nitrogen cryosystem model-800-777-CRYO cryogun. A double cycle of freezing followed by autothawing or overlapping freeze-thaw cycle was adopted for cryofreezing of the pathological lesions. In some of the neoplastic conditions, surgical debulking was followed by liquid nitrogen cryotherapy. Horn bud was cryofrozen to -400C freezing level using double freeze-thaw
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    Incidence and surgical management of milk flow disorders in dairy animals
    (Anand Agricultural University, 2008) BHATT SANKETKUMAR MAHIMANBHAI; Dr. D. B. PATIL
    Twenty dairy animals from university and near by dairy farms of Anand town were studied for the evaluation of surgical techniques for correction of the milk flow disorders (MFD). The incidence of MFD was more in the age group of 6-10 years, lactation group of 2nd and 4th, post partum days between 16-30 and high milk yielders. No cases were recorded in the milking machine operated dairy farm. . Majority cases (16) of teat obstruction were located at lower one third of the teat. Nine HF crossbred and four Mehsani buffaloes were typical hard milkers. Fourteen cases of MFD were treated with cross incision and two cases with single incision technique using BP Blade No. 15, under local infiltration and physical restraint of the animal. In nine cases of hard milker there was no bleeding, while in eight cases few drops of blood were observed. There was no recurrence till six months of observation period. The most effective way of correcting teat obstructions in lower one third at the tip was cross incision technique using BP Blade No. 15 .