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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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    THERAPEUTIC EFFECT OF EPIPLEURAL AND VISCERAL PROCAINE BLOCKADE IN PRIMARY INDIGESTION CASES OF BUFFALOES (Bubalus bubalis)
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Shah, Dharmendra A.; Parsania, R. R.
    The cases admitted to Veterinary College Hospital, Anand and Ambulatory Clinic centres at Chikhodra, Gamdi and Bedva villages were studied and 50 oases of primary indigestion were selected for therapeutic trials. The cases were grossly diagnoses on the basis of history, clinical findings and faecal sample examination. These 50 animals were divided equally into five treatment trial groups via., (a) epipleural procaine blockade (b) viscera procaine blockade (c) conventional method supplemented with epipleural procaine blockade (d) conventional method supplement with visceral procaine blockade and (e) conventional method onl Clinical observations regarding overall behaviour of the animal, its expression, ruminal motility, heart rate, respiratiorate and rectal temperature were studied before and 48 hours aft the treatment in all the five groups of buffaloes. Haematologica parameters (Hb, PCV, TEC, TLC and DLC), biochemical parameters (blood glucose and BUN) and rumen fluid analysis (colour, odour, pH, protozoal motility and total volatile fatty acids concentrate were also studied before and 48 hours after the treatment. However, in all the parameters, the changes were found non-significant and remained within their normal physiological limits. Depending upon the efficacy and the rapidity with which the cases got cured, the present study has definately indicated that the procaine blockade was better than the conventional treatment. Among procaine blockades also, the visceral procaine blockade was found to be superior and practical method having wide field applicability. The present study was restricted to fifty clinical cases of primary indigestion only. But looking to the results achieved this visceral procaine blockade can be employed in more number of cases and also in variety of conditions, which may throw a light on some hidden efficacy of the same. So, further study is needed for better understanding of the blockade and i t s wide sprea uses in veterinary practices.
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    EFFECT OF CLOMIPHENE CITRATE (FERTIVET FVT 300) ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR AND SEMEN QUALITY IN SURTI BUFFALO BULLS
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Doshi, M. B.; Derashri, H. J.
    The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of clomiphene citrate (Fertivet FVT 300) on sexual behaviour, semen quality and quantity and level of testosterons in eight Surti buffalo bulls. The experiment was divided into three phases : pre-treatment, during treatment and post-treatment; each of eight weeks keeping equal number of bulls as control. Significant (P /0.05) effect of treatment was observed on reaction time, semen volume, total sperm count, total solids, total protein, citric acid, potassium and (P /0.01) serum testosterone level. Sustained significant effect of treatment was observed on citric acid (P /0.05) and serum testosterone level (P /0.01) during post-treatment phase. Significant (P /0.05) correlations due to treatment were observed between reaction time (negative), colour and consistency; (P /0.01) total protein, citric acid and initial fructose and testosterone. It was concluded that treatment with clomiphene citrate increased the testosterone levels in blood which reduced the reaction time and increased the sperm concentration to a threshold level and activity of accessory sex glands. Post-treatment effects sustained only for few weeks.
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    SUBSTITUTION OF SKIM MILK CASEIN BY BUTTER MILK CASEIN FOR STANDARDIZATION OF BUFFALO MILK IN CHEDDAR CHEESE MANUFACTURE
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Joshi, Nitinkumar Shivkumar; THAKAR, P. N.
    The present study was planned and conducted to evaluate the influence of substitution of skim milk casein by butter milk casein [25 T1), 50 (T2), 75 (T3) md 100 (T4) per cent substitution] in standardization of buffalo milk (in comparison to control made by standardizing with skim milk only) on the resultant Cheddar cheese during manufacture and also during ripening. The control as well as experimental cheeses were made from pasteurized milk using 2.0 per cent starter and Formase rennet @ 4.5 g/100 kg milk. The cheeses were ripened at 8±1°C for 180 days at 80-86 per cent R.H.
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    BREED CHARACTERISTICS OF ZALAWADI GOATS AND MANAGEMENTAL PRACTICES OF PROFESSIONAL BREEDERS OF ZALAWAD
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Sanghani, T. K.; PATEL, J. M.
    An investigation vas undertaken to study the breed characteristics of Zalawadi goats and managemental practices of professional breeders of Zalavad (Stxrendranagar district). In all, 455 goats of different age groups were utilized for study of breed characteristics, body weight and different body measurements. Managemental practices of professional breeders were evaluated by personal communication of 25 well experienced flock owners. The study was undertaken in breeding and kidding season, Zalawadi goats are large sized, with complete black coat colour. Breed has characteristic corkscrew like long twisted horns and broad, long leaf like drooping white spackled ears. Flock siae analysis showed that 72 per cent of the flock owners had flock size below 40, There were only 5 per cent breeders with flock size of 70 to 100, Most of tho flocks were maintained entirely on browsing and no supplementary feeding was practiced even In breeding or kidding season and lactation. Effect of sex and type of birth on birth weight was highly significant (P<0.01). The mean birth weight of the male and female kids was 3.04±0.06 and 2.79±0.06 kg. respect The birth weight of single kids was 2.87±0.05 kg compared to 2.56 ± 0.05 kg of twins.
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    EFFECT OF SPACING, NITROGEN AND PHOSPHORUS ON GROWTH AND YIELD OF AFRICAN MARIGOLD (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. 'LEMON YELLOW' UNDER MIDDLE GUJARAT CONDITION
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Shah, Pareshkumar Dahyalal; Kikani, K. P.
    A field experiment was conducted at college Nursery of B. A. College, Agriculture, Gujarat Agricultural University, Anand Campus, Anand during the year 1990-91, with the objects to study the effect of spacing, nitrogen and phosphorus on growth and yield of African marigold cv. ‘Lemon yellow’ with 18 treatment combinations in split plot design which was replicated thrice, considering three levels of spacings (30 x 30 cm, 45 x 30 cm and 60 x 30 cm); three levels of nitrogen (0.50 and 100 kg/ha) and two levels of phosphorus (0 and 25 kg/ha). The spacing was main plot treatment while nitrogen and phosphorus were sub-plot treatments.
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    STUDY ON ANTERIOR PITUITARY OF SURTI BUFFALO DURING THE THREE PHASES OF THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND THE TWO SEASONS OF THE YEAR-WINTER AND SUMMER
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) PAI, JAYASHREE P.; PATHAK, M. M.
    With the objective to study anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis) during different phases of the cycle and the influence of season, the study was planned with eighty tour pituitary glands collection from eighty four animals (nearly of same age,healthy and normal Surti buffaloes ) during three phases (Follicular: P1, Luteal: P2, Smooth:P3) of two prominent seasons (summer and winter), The investigation was to know the functional status of anterior pituitary gland specifically for reproductive aspects during the three phases of the two seasons. Collections of the glands were made accordingly (details in materials and Methods) The results of the study to justify the functional status of anterior pituitary gland were co-related with the help of morphological and biometrical, histological and cytologicdi and biochemical and hormonal aspects of the anterior pituitary. The results of morphological and biometrical observations revealed that anterior pituitary gland was larger (by weight and dimensions) and more brownish in colour(due to higher olood supply) during active phases (follicular phase : P1 and luteal phase : P-2) of the cycle. Seasonwise comparison has given clearcut demarcation of winter as peak breeding season.
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    A STUDY ON TRAINING NEEDS AND KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALISTS WORKING UNDER T&V SYSTEM IN GUJARAT STATE
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Sharma, Hari Om; Suryavanshi, V. D.
    Training and Visit System was introduced in Gujarat State in April, 1978. The main thrust of this system is to have systematic time-bound programme of training to extension personnel and their visit to farmers. The monthly workshop for SPSs and fortnightly training for VEWs/AEOs are channels of technical message flow. Through these monthly workshop and fortnightly training, the extension workers get the opportunities to acquire knowledge about agricultural technology and to develop skill to do the job effectively. Due to the rapidity of technological change in agricultural development, the need for training was felt. The training will become meaningful only if it is need based and field problem oriented, which may bring a total revolution among the farmers to improve their economy.
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    ROLE OF AVIAN PREDATORS, OTHER BIOAGENTS AND CUTTING MANAGEMENT IN CONTROL OF LUCERNE (MEDICAGO SATIVA LINNAEUS.) PESTS & BREEDING BIOLOGY OF BRAHMINY MYNA STURNUS PAGODARUM GMELIN
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) Patel, J. R.; Parasharya, B. M.
    Studies on role of predators, other bioagents and cutting management in control of lucerne pests and breeding biology of one of the chief predatory species Sturnus Pagodarum Gmelin were carried out at Anand Campus of Gujarat Agricultural University, during 1990-91. The mean number Heliothis larval population was non-significant between T1 and T2. But population was minimum in T2 as compared to T1 at the time of harvesting. The green fodder was higher in T1 than T2. The Heliothis egg density varied throughout the year. Higher egg density in winter was attributed to both low maximum and minimum temperature and low % RH (Av.). While in summer, low egg density was due to high maximum °C temperature, whereas larval population remained constant throughout the year.
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    STUDIES ON ANTIBACTERIAL AND WOUND HEALING PROPERTIES OF PROSOPIS JULIFLORA
    (AAU, Anand, 1991) SARVAIYA, J. G.; Verma, M. P.
    Alcoholic and chloroform extracts of shade dried leaves of Prosopis juliflora, Azadi rachta indica and Adhatoda vasica, as well as juices from fresh green leaves of P.Juliflora were screened for antibacterial activity by disc diffusion method against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp. Corynebacterium sp., Escherichia coli , Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus sp. and Klebsiella sp. The extracts from Azadirachta indica and Adhatoda vasica were almost devoid of antibacterial activity. Extracts from P. juliflora leaves possessed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus sp., Corynebacterium sp. and proteus sp. However, alcoholic extract was additionally affective against Escherichia coli and Klebsiella sp. The alcoholic extract was more potent than chloroform extract against the susceptible bacteria. However, Pseudomonas aeruginosa were resistant to these extracts. Crude juice prepared from P. juliflora leaves was effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus sp.. Diplococcus pneumoniae, Corynebacterium sp., Escherichia coli, Pasteurella multocida and yeast whereas Klebsiella sp. and Proteus sp. were resistant.