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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: Preventive Veterinary Medicine and Epidemiology × End date: 2000 × Start date: 1990 × Type: Thesis ×
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    Modified intra-dermal test for the diagnosis of paratuberculosis in goats
    (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 1994) Vinod Kumar, K; KAU; Saseedraranath, M R
    Efficacy of single intra – dermal Johnin test was compared against two modified intra – dermal Johnin tests for diagnosis of paratuberculosis in goats. One hundred and fifty adult goats were divided at random into three groups and each group was subjected to one of the intra - dermal tests. Group 1 being the single johnin intra – dermal (SID) Johnin test whereas in group 11 (modified intra – dermal test – MID – 1) and group 111 (modified intra – dermal test – MID – 11). The second injections were given after third and fifth days of first injection. Six animals giving positive results and two animals giving negative results were slaughtered from each group and confirmation of infection was ascertained by histopathology. Fecal samples and rectal pinch from all the animals were subjected to zeihl – Neelsen’s acid – fast staining for detection for M. paratuberculosis. Serum magnesium levels of all test positive animals and an equal number of test – negative animals from each group were compared. After 24 h MID – 1 was found to be superior to both SID and MID – 11 tests. The MID – 1 test had higher specificity (66.6 per cent against 58.33 per cent in SID and 40 per cent in MID – 11) and predictive value of positive results (83.3 against 55.5 in SID and 50 per cent in MID – 11). The MID – 1 and MID – 11 tests had 100 per cent sensitivity and predictive value of negative results as against 50 per cent and 33.3 per cent of SID. Examination of fecal sample and rectal pinch was found to be of little value in the diagnosis of early paratuberculosis in goats. Serum magnesium levels between test positive and test negative animals was found to be not significantly different in all three groups. The results of the present study indicate that MID – 1 test could be used as an efficient diagnostic test for detection of paratuberculosis among goats.
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    Seroprevalence and Diagnosis of Canine ParvoViral infection
    (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 1999) Deepa, P M; KAU; Saseendranath, M R
    The prevalence of canine parvoviral infection in three hundred and forty nine dogs from all over Kerala including 57 clinically suspected dogs and 292 healthy and vaccinated dogs was studied. Among 57 clinically suspected dogs, 15.7 per cent and 19.3 per cent respectively, had CPV antigen in the faecal samples by AGID and CIEP. Canine parvovirus (CPV) antigen were detected in faecal samples of 61.4 per cent of 57 clinically suspected dogs by HA test. EM detected CPV in one (13 per cent) of eight clinically suspected dogs and 17 per cent of six clinically suspected dogs had CPV in the faecal samples by IEM. Agar gel immunodiffusion test detected canine parvoviral antibody in seven (12.3 per cent) of clinically suspected dogs, 14 (36.8 per cent) of 38 healthy vaccinated dogs and 17 (6.7 per cent) of 254 healthy non-vaccinated dogs. Counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CrE) test detected CPV antibody in 8 (14 per cent) out of 57 clinically suspected dogs 14 (36.8 per cent) of 38 healthy vaccinated dogs and 17 (6.7 per cent) of 254 healthy non-vaccinated dogs. Out of 349 dogs screened by HI test, 70.5 per cent dogs had the protective level of antibody against canine parvoviral infection. Haemagglutination inhibition test detected CPV antibodies in 36 (63.2 per cent) of 57 clinically suspected dogs, 37 (97.3 per cent) of 38 healthy vaccinated dogs and 173 (68.1 per cent) of 254 healthy non-vaccinated dogs. Dot-ELISA detected CPV antibodies in 38 (66.7 per cent) of 57 clinically suspected dogs, 37 (97.3 per .cerit ) of 38 healthy vaccinated dogs and 174 (68.5 per cent) of 254 healthy non-vaccinated dogs. More seropositive dogs were recorded in dogs below six months of age. Prevalence rate observed was more in male dogs, eventhough no significant difference was observed between sexes. Among the breeds, German shepherd were more affected, followed by Doberman Pinscher and non-descript. Seasonal prevalence in the present study was higher during April, June and July. However, no significant difference was observed between different months.
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    Prevalence of leptospirosis among dogs in Thrissur
    (Department of Preventive Medicine ,College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 1997) Indu, S; KAU; Saseendranath, M R
    The seroprevalence of leptospirosis in one hundred and fifty dogs from different parts of Thrissur including 138 dogs presented to the Hospital and twelve stray dogs were studied by microscopic agglutination test. Among the 150 dogs, 49 (32.67 per cent) were seropositive to Leptospira serovars pomona (53.06 per cent), canicola (32.65 per cent) and icterohaemorrhagiae (14.28 per cent) 83.33 per cent of the stray dogs were seroreacative with agglutinins to L. serovars pomona (90 per cent) and L. canicola (10 per cent) . Seroprevalence recorded was higher age wise among young dogs, upto three years of age, among the male dogs and among non-descript and German Shepherd dogs. Monthwise prevalence was higher during June, May and December. DFM examination were carried out on blood samples from 23 suspicious cases of leptospirosis and 12 stray dogs, and on urine sample from eight suspected cases. Leptospiraemia was detected in two clinical cases (C 261 and C 11556) and from two stray dogs (S-6 and S-10) Urine sampies were negative for leptospires or DFM. Culture and isolation were tried with blood sample from 23 suspected cases of leptospirosis and from 12 stray dogs, urine sample from eight suspected cases of leptospirosis and kidney tissue from six sacrificed stray dogs. Of these, blood sample from stray dog 8-6 showed evidence of growth in the medium, but leptospires could not be isolated. The culture medium with kidney tissue from stray dog 8-6 revealed the presence/growth of leptospires on DFM examination. But isolation of leptospires from amongst the contaminants was not possible on further subculture, millipore filtration or guinea pig inoculation. Haematological findings in the seropositive dogs were monocytosis which was highly significant, non- significant i~crease in the mean values of E8R, total leucocyte count and absolute neutrophil count. A slight increase in the mean PCV, absolute lymphocyte and eosinophil count were recorded. Mean haemoglobin level was slightly lower in the seropositive dogs, compared to the seronegative dogs. On biochemical analysis, significant increase (PsO.05) in creatinine level was recorded in the seropositive dogs. There was increase in the mean total bilirubin, albumin and albumin-globulin ratio in the seropositive dogs, but it was non-significant. Mean serum total protein, globulin, serum ALT values were lower in the seropositive group compared to those of the seronegative group.