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Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

The history of agricultural education in Kerala can be traced back to the year 1896 when a scheme was evolved in the erstwhile Travancore State to train a few young men in scientific agriculture at the Demonstration Farm, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram, presently, the Cropping Systems Research Centre under Kerala Agricultural University. Agriculture was introduced as an optional subject in the middle school classes in the State in 1922 when an Agricultural Middle School was started at Aluva, Ernakulam District. The popularity and usefulness of this school led to the starting of similar institutions at Kottarakkara and Konni in 1928 and 1931 respectively. Agriculture was later introduced as an optional subject for Intermediate Course in 1953. In 1955, the erstwhile Government of Travancore-Cochin started the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy, Thrissur for imparting higher education in agricultural and veterinary sciences, respectively. These institutions were brought under the direct administrative control of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Animal Husbandry, respectively. With the formation of Kerala State in 1956, these two colleges were affiliated to the University of Kerala. The post-graduate programmes leading to M.Sc. (Ag), M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees were started in 1961, 1962 and 1965 respectively. On the recommendation of the Second National Education Commission (1964-66) headed by Dr. D.S. Kothari, the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission, one Agricultural University in each State was established. The State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) were established in India as an integral part of the National Agricultural Research System to give the much needed impetus to Agriculture Education and Research in the Country. As a result the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was established on 24th February 1971 by virtue of the Act 33 of 1971 and started functioning on 1st February 1972. The Kerala Agricultural University is the 15th in the series of the SAUs. In accordance with the provisions of KAU Act of 1971, the Agricultural College and Research Institute at Vellayani, and the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, were brought under the Kerala Agricultural University. In addition, twenty one agricultural and animal husbandry research stations were also transferred to the KAU for taking up research and extension programmes on various crops, animals, birds, etc. During 2011, Kerala Agricultural University was trifurcated into Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). Now the University has seven colleges (four Agriculture, one Agricultural Engineering, one Forestry, one Co-operation Banking & Management), six RARSs, seven KVKs, 15 Research Stations and 16 Research and Extension Units under the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry. In addition, one Academy on Climate Change Adaptation and one Institute of Agricultural Technology offering M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation and Diploma in Agricultural Sciences respectively are also functioning in Kerala Agricultural University.

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Subject: Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence × Author: Ashwin Jayarajan × Author: KAU × Start date: 2006 × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in anaemia of dogs
    (Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 2010) Ashwin Jayarajan; KAU; Ajithkumar, S
    The study ‘Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in anaemia of dogs’ was conducted in 22 dogs with clinical signs suggestive of anaemia. Haemolytic anaemia recorded the highest incidence rate of 54.54 per cent followed by anaemia associated with chronic disease (22.72 per cent), chronic blood loss anaemia (13.63 per cent) and acute blood loss anaemia and anaemia secondary to renal disease (4.5 per cent). All the animals were subjected to detailed clinical examination and all parameters under study such as signalment, history, physical examination, haematology, serum biochemistry, adoption of suitable therapy including blood transfusion and treatment response were carried out. The data obtained were analyzed statistically. Clinical manifestations of anaemia included pallor of visible mucous membranes, tachycardia, rapid, strong and bounding pulses and exaggerated respiration with tachypnoea. Anorexia, lethargy, exercise intolerance and weakness were also reported. Clinical pathology revealed significant reduction of volume of packed red cells, haemoglobin and total erythrocyte counts. The erythrocyte indices varied depending on the type of anaemia. A high MCV was recorded which correlated with increased reticulocytosis. Leucocyte counts were significantly increased in case of haemolytic anaemia and in anaemia associated with chronic diseases. Thrombocyte counts were decreased in all groups with severe decrease in case of haemolytic anaemia due to haemoparasites. Serum total protein and serum albumin were decreased in cases of haemoabdomen and chronic renal failure. The cases of haemoparasitic infection were associated with hyperglobulinemia. A complementary decrease in AG ratio was also observed in affected groups. Serum bilirubin increased in cases of haemolytic anaemia and liver dysfunction. Oxytetracycline parenterally followed by oral dosing of doxycycline was used in cases of ehrlichiosis, mycoplasmosis and some cases of microfilariosis. Diminazene aceturate was used in case of babesiosis. Cases of trypanosomosis were treated with isometamidium chloride and ivermectin was used to treat microfilariosis as well as ectoparasitism. Flea infestation was additionally treated with fipronil. Fenbendazole was used to treat ancylostomiasis. Apart from the specific therapy, supportive therapy was adopted in appropriate cases, which included intravenous fluids, oral and parenteral haematinics and vitamin supplements. Intra muscular injections of iron dextran were found to be effective and good clinical response was obtained. Animals which were given blood transfusion showed remarkable clinical improvement. There were significant increases in the volume of packed red cells, haemoglobin and total erythrocyte counts as well as serum albumin as compared to the animals which did not undergo blood transfusion. However few deaths were recorded which was considered to be due to the severity of infection as evident from the drastically decreased haematological parameters.