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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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End date: 1982 × Start date: 1980 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    EFFECT OF SHELTERING AND SPLASHING WATER ON PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF KANKREJ X JERSEY (F1) AND KANKREJ X H0LSTEIN (F1) HEIFERS DURING INTENSE SUMMER
    (AAU, Anand, 1982) DAS, MRINMOY KUMAR; Patel, J. P.
    A study was undertaken at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand to study the effect of sheltering and splashing water during intense summer on Kankrej X Jersey (F1) and Kankrej X Holstein Friesian (F1) heifers. The treatment were: (A) Sheltering with splashing, (B) Sheltering without splashing, (C) Exposing with splashing and (D) Exposing without splashing. Mean maximum, minimum and ambient temperatures during the period of study were 39.99°, 25.71° and 33.47°C respectively. The Kankrej X Jersey (F1) (39.01°C) and Kankrej X Holstein (F1) (39.10°C) heifers had different (P<0.01) rectal temperatures. Sheltering caused significant (P<0.01) difference in the rectal temperature of both the breed groups, while splashing affected it (P<0.01) in Jersey crosses only.
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    DIAGNOSIS OF JOHNE'S DISEASE IN CATTLE BY ALLERGIC TEST, PASSIVE HAEM-AGGLUTINATION TEST AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION
    (AAU, Anand, 1982) MEHTA, NIRANJAN J.; TAMHANKAR, V. D.
    Johne's disease is an infectious and fatal, chronic, wasting disease of farm animals. The farm economy is greatly affected, bringing financial loss to farmers. Therefore an early detection of the disease in farm animals will benefit the farmers and preventive measures can be taken in time. Various tests are employed to establish the diagnosis of the disease in farm animals however, no single test is specific and sensitive for the detection of the disease and hence timely preventive measures can not be taken. With the above limitations in the diagnosis of Johne's disease in farm animals, the present work was undertaken to study the incidence of Johne's disease in Jersey, Cross-bred and Kankrej animals at Gujarat Agricultural University Farms, Anand employing three major comparative tests during the year 1960 and 1981. During the 1980, 373 animals (Jersey 186, Cross-bred 19 and Kankrej 168; were tested by single intradermal Johnin test and seven animals (1.88 per cent) were positive reactors to this test, while in the year 1981 out of 370 animals (Jersey 168, Cross-bred 79 and Kankrej 123; 18 animals (4.86 per cent; were reactors to the test. Sera samples of these 25 animals were put to passive haemagglutination test and the titre varied from 1:8 to 1:256. These animals were sacrificed and detailed post-mortem examination was carried out. The acid-fast bacilli were detected in ileo-caecal valve and mesentric lymph nodes in all animals, while tissues showed characteristic lesions. Results were discussed and compared along with the merits and demerits of each test and their implications were emphasized. It can be concluded from the results of the present study that the single intradermal test has a definite diagnostic value in the detection of Johne's disease in farm animals.
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    STUDIES ON INTER-INSEMINATION LENGTHS ,GENITAL MICROFLORA AND BLOOD BIOCHEMICAL PROFILES IN SURTI BUFFALOES
    (AAU, Anand, 1982) Derashri, H. J.; Kodagali, S. B.
    The present study was undertaken with the objectives of knowing the pattern of inter-inseaination lengths and aberrations in oestrous cycle in Surti buffaloes; studying the micro-organisims from the cervico-vaginal raucus and their antibiotic sensitivity to find the effect of treatment on inter-insemination lengths and marking the blood biochemioal profile viz., blood glucose, serum alkaline phophatase, serum acid phosphatase, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase in different reproductive conditions, The study was carried out at the college A.I. clinic attached to Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. A total of 1434 inter-insemination lengths from 767 buffaloes (241 heifers and 526 buffaloes) pertaining to the period of 1975-76 and 1976-77, were calculated and analysed. The inter-insemination lengths were 36.74 and 37.74, 35.17 and 25.96, 12.37 and 15.62, 6.38 and 7.93, 4.03 and 3.85, 2.36 and 3.37, 1.37 and 3.37 and 1.08 and 2.16 per cent in the ranges of 1-20, 21-40, 41-60, 61-80, 81-100, 101-125, 126-150 and 151 & above days range in buffaloes and heifers, respectively. The aberrations in the oestrous cycle observed in buffaloes and heifers were 17.61 and 18.31 long oestrus/delayed ovulation (1-4 days); 10.42 and 11.74% very abort oestrous cycles (5-8 days); 11.17 and 10.33% mid cycle oestrus (9.12 days); 11.74 and 7.04% short oestrous cycles (13-17 days); 38.26 and 45.07% normal oestrous cycles (18-24 days) and 10.80 and 7.51% long oestrus cycles (25-28 days).
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    STUDIES ON TRUE ANOESTROUS CONDITIONS IN SURTI BUFFALOES AND TRIALS WITH "PRAJANA"
    (AAU, Anand, 1982) SHAH, I. M.; KODAGALI, S. B.
    The present study on “True anoestrous conditions in Surti buffaloes and trials with Prajana” revealed the following salient points. 1. Incidence of true anoestrum: The incidences of true anoestrum conditions were higher during low brreding season (March to August) and lower during high breeding season (September to February) in Surti breed buffaloes. The incidences were also higher in buffaloes than in the heifer class. 2. Results: The over all results with Prajana injections and capsules tried in 107 animals were encouraging. In control group of 16 animals the results were very poor. Statistically the treatments with “Prajana” have been proved to have effect on oestrus induction and fertile oestrus induction. Prajana injection (I/m) 5 c.c. dose gave maximum number of oestrus induction and fertile oestrus induction but the oestrus induction interval and fertile oestrus induction interval were minimum with 10 c.c. dose.
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    STUDY ON INHERITANCE OF SERUM ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE LEVEL AND ITS ASSOCIATIONS WITH SOME ECONOMIC TRAITS IN TWO WLH LINES
    (AAU, Anand, 1982) SHUKLA, RAJENDRAKUMAR B.; Shukla, R. K.
    The present study was undertaken to know the inheritance of serum alkaline phosphatase level (SAP level) and its associations with some economic traits in two WLH lines. Records of 160 pullets of M line and 192 pullets of V line from Poultry Breeding Farm, Makaraba, Ahmedabad were available for present study. Serum samples were collected at 10 weeks of age and SAP levels were estimated in K.A.Units. The same were found to be 196.91±13.90 and 240.47±14.95 K.A.Units/100 ml of serum in M line and V line respectively. Pullets of both the lines differed significantly for SAP level, 20th week body weight (BW20), egg weight (EW), egg number (EN) and egg mass (EM).
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    UTILIZATION OF MAHUVA (MADHUCA INDlCA) SEED CAKE IN THE RATION OF CASTRATED BUFFALO BULLS
    (AAU, Anand, 1981) VYAS, JAYAVADAN R.; Pande, M. B.
    The present study was divided into two parts. In the first part saponin and sapogenol content in mahuva seed cake was estimated and in the second part the feeding experiment on castrated buffalo bulls ( Surti ) to study the feasibility of using mahuva ( Madhuca indica, J.F.Gmel ) seed cake ( unprocessed ) in maintenance ration was carried out. Mahuva seed cake used for this experiment was estimated for saponin and sapogenol content. The result revealed that it contained 21.35 per cent saponin and 8.59 per cent sapogenol on dry matter basis. A 3 X 3 Latin square design with 8 weeks period was followed. The three treatments consisted of 0 (control), 25 and 50 per cent mahuva seed cake in concentrate mixtures and were designated as T1, T2 and T3 respectively. Each animal was fed daily with 2 kg of 'NB-21' green, mature pasture grass ad lib. and weighed quantities of concentrate mixtures ( pellet form ). The requirement of DCP and TDN were met as per Sen et al. (1978) feeding standard for maintenance. Feeding scheduled was changed for each animal with a change of period. The observation regarding weekly body weights for three consecutive days, dry matter intake, digestibility of proximate nutrients, balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium changes in the different constituents in the blood (hemoglobin, total serum protein and serum phosphorus and calcium) and 2 hourly changes i n pH and nitrogen fractions (total nitrogen, non protein nitrogen and protein nitrogen) of the strained rumen liquor (SRL) were recorded. The results on body weight revealed that there was significant loss in weight in 25 per cent level mahuva seed cake fed group. This may be due to less retention of nitrogen and significantly less availability of digestible crude protein (DCP). The results on per cent dry matter intake and dry matter intake on metabolic body weight (g/kg W0.75) revealed that there was no significant difference between the treatments and hence these were not affected by incorporation of mahuva seed cake in the ration. The digestibility coefficients of crude protein, crude fibre, nitrogen free extract (NFE) and organic matter were slightly reduced but were found non significant. Thus, it is indicated that inclusion of mahuva seed cake upto 50 per cent level in the concentrate mixture did not affect the digestibility of proximate nutrients significantly except ether extract. The digestibility of ether extract was lowered significantly in 25 per cent level. Average balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and calcium were positive in the animals under all the treatments but retention of nitrogen and available DCP were significantly lower in 25 per cent mahuva seed cake fed group as compared to other two groups. Actual available TM was not affected significantly under all the treatments. Periodic changes in the blood constituents did not reveal significant changes i n hemoglobin, total serum protein, serum phosphorus and calcium content. Two hourly changes in ruminal (SRL) pH, total nitrogen, non protein nitrogen and protein nitrogen indicated no significant differences between the treatments except in protein nitrogen which continued to be synthesizes for longer period at higher concentration i n T1 ,as compared to mahuva seed cake fed groups ( T2 and T3). The cost of ration per day per, animal was worked out and was higher i n T1 ( 0 level, control) than T2 and T3 ( 25 and 50 per cent level). The maintenance cost was lowest in T3 (50 per cent level). However, the differences were statistically non significant. The cost of maintenance was reduced hy 5.1 and 9.1 per cent by the incorporation mahuva seed cake in the concentrate mixtures at the level of 25 and 50 per cent respectively.
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    MILK PRODUCTION AND PREWEANING GROWTH IN MARWARI AND PATANWADI SHEEP
    (AAU, Anand, 1981) PATEL, K. S.; Dave, A. D.
    A study was undertaken at the College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand to study the milk production of the Marwari and the Patanwadi sheep in relation to the preweaning growth of their lambs. Milk production of 20 Marwari and 7 Patanwadi ewes maintained on stall feeding after spring lambing was estimated by lamb suckling technique in 1979. Pat and total solids contents in the milk were determined.
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    BOVINE LYMPHOSARCOMA IN CROSSBRED CATTLE HISTOPATHOLOGICAL, HAEMATOLOGICAL AND SEROLOGICAL STUDIES
    (AAU, Anand, 1980) VARGHESE, KOSHY; Heranjal, D. D.
    A rare case of lymphosarcoma in a Jersey X Kankrej cow with profuse enlargement of peripherial lymph nodes was studied in a crossbred farm near Anand, Gujarat. A number of other in a crossbred cattle were also showing enlargement of peripheral lymph nodes. The biopsy material of the peripheral lymph nodes of some of these cattle revealed lesions of lymphosarcoma. Two animals were euthanised and the autopay confirmed the biopsy findings and one animal died of lymphosarcoma. Haematological examination of all the animals revealed no significant or pathognomonic picture.
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    EXPERIMENTAL OESOPHAGEAL ANASTOMOSIS BY EVERSION TECHNIQUE IN BUFFALO CALVES (BUBALUS BUBALIS) A HISTOMORPHOLOGICAL AND HISTOCHEMICAL STUDY
    (AAU, Anand, 1980) Patel, Govind R.; Mannari, M. N.
    Experimentally end-to-end cervical oesophageal anastomosis was performed by everting suture pattern in 12 healthy buffalo oalves, under local ioifiltration anesthesia. A 3 cm of the oesophagus was resected and anastomosed with horizontal mattress sutures using 4/0 chromic cat-gut,. Clinical, radiographic, histomorphological and histoehemieal evaluation of the healing process was done in six animals (group-I) on l4th post-operative day and in the remaining six animals (group-II) on 21st post-operative day. The recovery in all the animals was uneventful. Postnecroptic radiographic study revealed narrowing of the lumen on the 14th day which returned to that of near normal by 21st day, but showing a slight constriction at the site of anastomosis. On 14th post-operative day routine Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining of the oesophageal tissue revealed completion of epithelization but without papillation. However, the gap of the anastomosed tissue was filled by granulation tissue. The cat-gut was still unabsorbed. Verhoeff's staining indicated less of collagen fibres than normal and very few elastic fibres. A similar increase in alkaline phosphatase activity could be demonstrated through modified Gomori's staining. Further, the submucous layer was moderately positive for PAS reaction. By 21st day the papillation of the mucous layer was almost re-established, fhe anastomosed site was bridged by mature fibrous tissue. The cat-gut was seemed to be absorbed. There was evidence of maturity of the collagen fibres. However, the elastic fibre had reappeared and could be compared to that of normal. The alkaline phosphatase activity had returned to the of normal. Similarly, PAS reaction also had almost returned to normal.