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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: Veterinary Medicine × Author: Jabina Martha Philip × Author: KAU × Start date: 2001 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    Fluid and electrolyte status in diarrhoeic conditions of dogs
    (Department of Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 2003) Jabina Martha Philip; KAU; Jayakumar, K M
    The study "Fluid and electrolyte status in diarrhoeic conditions of dogs" was conducted in the Department of Clinical Medicine during the period of one and a half years from June 2001 to October 2002, to evaluate plasma volume and electrolyte status, haemogram and the possible etiological factors in diarrhoeic dogs. Detailed investigations of twenty clinical cases and six healthy normal cases were done after making a tentative diagnosis based on history. Blood and faecal samples were collected on the day of admission to the hospital. Detailed laboratory examination of faecal samples, blood and microbiological studies were carried out. Haematological parameters were estimated as described by Schalm et af. (1975). Biochemical analyses were done under standard conditions of operation as described, using photometer 5110 (Boehringer Mannheim). Plasma volume was determined as per the protein precipitation and extraction method of Hunsaker (1965). Ancylostomes was identified as the major parasitic cause for diarrhoea. Though bacteria could be isolated from all the cases, it could not give a true reflection of the actual disease. A low HA titre was obtained for the canine parvoviral infection. Haemogram revealed a significantly lower value for haemoglobin. Biochemical analysis revealed reduced sodium and bicarbonate level indicative of their excess loss through faeces. Significantly lower level of plasma protein observed in the study suggested low level of nutrition and partial or complete anorexia in clinical cases. Based on the haematological and biochemical findings suitable formulations were suggested with inclusion of deficient electrolytes, haernatinics or other supportive measures in the therapeutic management of diarrhoea.