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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: Livestock Production and Management × Author: Manju Sasidharan × End date: 1997 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    Effect of transportation on the performance and carcass traits of halothane sensitive pigs
    (Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 1997) Manju Sasidharan; KAU; Saseendran, P C
    A study to assess the effect of transportation on the performance and carcass traits of halothane sensitive pigs was carried out. Twenty four weaner piglets were selected after screening for halothane sensitivity. Twelve piglets, six from halothane positive and six from halothane negative were transported. The halothane negative pigs showed more aggressive behaviour during transport, and the loss in body weight was significantly (P < 0.01) higher for the halothane negative pigs. A transportation for 150 km (Five hours) did not affect the further growth performance, average fortnightly gain and feed conversion efficiency. At 210 days of age the transported group was subjected to a second transportation of 150 km and were slaughtered and carcass characteristic were studied. Shrinkage was more for halothane negative group. The live weight at slaughter, carcass length dressing percentage, loin eye area, backfat thickness and organ weights did not show any significant difference. The meat pH was lower for halothane positive pigs and transported group indicative of pale soft exudative (PSE) condition. The crude fat content of liver and kidney did not differ between any of the groups. Packed cell volume and blood pH did not vary between the groups. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate was significantly (P < 0.05) higher for transported halothane positive group. There was no significant difference in serum lactate dehydrogenase content. But serum creatine phosphokinase was higher for halothane positive pigs and the values increased on transportation.