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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: KAU × Author: Rani Gopinath, V × End date: 2004 × Start date: 2004 ×
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    Clinical investigations on parasitic anaemia in cattle
    (Department of Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 2004) Rani Gopinath, V; KAU; Baby, P G
    The study “Clinical investigations on parasitic anaemia in cattle” was conducted in 50 cattle with clinical signs suggestive of anaemia. Out of the 50 animals screened 41 turned to be positive for parasites thus recording an incidence of 85 per cent for parasitic anemia. The parasitic etiology included haemoparasites, intestinal helminths and ectoparasites. Haemoparasites recorded the highest incidence rate of 78 per cent followed by intestinal helminthes (19 per cent) and ectoparasites (2.5 per cent). Anaemia due to ectoparasites was found to be least significant and was found to be pathogenic only in calves if present in large numbers. All animals were subjected to detailed clinical examination and all parameters under study viz; signalment, history, physical examination, haematology, serum biochemistry and treatment response were carried out. The data obtained were analyzed statistically. Anaemia due to intestinal helminthes was observed mostly in young calves while haemoparasites infection dominated in adult animals. Cases of anaplasmosis, and babesiosis were observed in calves below 15 days of age indicating possibility of transplacental transmission. Ectoparasites were found to cause anaemia in young calves when present in large numbers Clinical manifestations of anaemia included pallor of visible mucous membranes, exaggeration of respiration, anorexia, production depression in milch animals etc. Clinical pathology revealed reduction of packed cell volume, haemoglobin concentration and total erythrocyte count. The erythrocyte indices were within the normal range indicating normocytic normochromic anaemia. No significant changes were recorded in the mean values of thrombocyte count and total leukocyte count. Differential count revealed eosinophilic response in haemoparasite infection. Reduction in lymphocyte count was also recorded in haemoparasites infection. Serum total protein and serum albumin levels recorded a considerable decrease in the affected groups. Serum globulin and AG ratio did not show any significant changes. Serum glucose level was decreased drastically especially in group I animals. Serum bilirubin levels were significantly increased in group I animals which was due to increased erythrocyte destruction. Oxytetracyclines were used in treatment of anaplasmosis, theileriosis and ehrlichiosis. Diminazene aceturate was indicated in cases of babesiosis. Cases of strongyloides were treated by ivermectin administration. Albendazole was found effective in trichuris infection and oxyclosanide produced better clinical cure in amphistome infection. Apart from specific drugs, supportive therapy in the form of intravenous fluids, haematinics and vitamin supplements were given. Oral haematinics were found to be economical and effective. After treatment although the haematological values came to normal levels, significant decrease from control group was observed in packed cell volume, haemoglobin concentration and total erythrocyte count. This was attributed to the lag period occurring for the normalization of these parameters. Thus treatment was found to be effective with good clinical response and haematobiochemical parameters returning to normal levels. But few deaths were recorded. This could be due to the severity of infection which was evident from the drastic reduction in the haematological parameters