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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 Surgery and Radiology × Author: Asha Latha, A × Author: KAU × End date: 2004 × Start date: 2004 ×
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    Evaluation of partial thickness suturing technique for the repair of aural haematoma in dogs
    (Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 2004) Asha Latha, A; KAU; Rajan Kutty, K
    The study was carried out in twelve selected clinical cases of aural haematoma in dogs of different breeds of either sex presented to the College Veterinary Hospitals at Mannuthy and Kokkalai. The animals were divided into two groups viz., Group I and Group II, each consisting of six animals. In Group I, surgical drainage was carried out and the dead space was obliterated by applying a series of through and through (full thickness) interrupted mattness suture. In Group Il, surgical drainage was carried out and the dead space was obliterated by applying a series of partial thickness interrupted mattress suture. In Group I, the dogs were aged three to eight years and the duration of illness varied from three to fourteen days. Shaking of the head, scratching and drooping of the affected pinna were observed in all the dogs, except scratching in one dog. Length of the ear and haematoma varied from 7.4 cm to 13.7 cm and 7 cm to 12 cm respectively. Width of ear and haematoma varied from 4.7 cm to 9.2 cm and 3.6 cm to 7.4 cm respectively. Thickness of haematoma varied from 2.1 cm to 5.5 cm. The physiological parameters like rectal temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate was found to be within normal range. The haematological values such as, packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin concentration, total leucocyte count and differential leucocyte count were also within normal physiological range. Post-operatively self mutilation of wound, scratching and shaking of the head were reported in a few animals and carriage of affected ear was drooped in all the animals. There was no accumulation of blood or exudates in any of the animals. Most of the animals retained bandage. Photographs of the affected ear was taken before surgery, immediately after operation and thereafter on third, sixth, ninth and thirtieth day and were observed for evaluating the post-operative cosmetic appearance of the pmna. Puckering of the affected pinna was noticed in four dogs by the ninth day and it was marked in all the dogs by one month. In Group II, the dogs were aged three to six years and the duration of illness varied from two to 14 days. Shaking of the head, scratching and drooping of pinna were observed in all the dogs. Length of the ear and haematoma varied from 6.8 cm to 12.3 cm and 5.9 cm to 11.2 cm respectively. Width of ear and haematoma varied from 4.5 cm to 7.3 cm and 2.9 cm to 6.5 cm respectively. Thickness of haematoma varied from 1.2 cm to 2.9 cm. The physiological parameters like rectal temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate was found to be within the normal range. The haematological values such as packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count, haemoglobin concentration, total leucocyte count and differential leucocyte count were also within the normal physiological range. Post-operatively shaking of the head, scratching and self mutilation of wound were reported in a few animals and carriage of affected ear was drooped in all the animals. There was no accumulation of blood or exudates in any of the animals. Most of the animals did not retain bandage. Photographs of the affected ear was taken before surgery, immediately after operation and thereafter on third, sixth, ninth and thirtieth day and were observed for evaluating the post-operative cosmetic appearance of the pinna. After one month of examination of the ear, which was affected with haematoma, revealed perfect healing without any puckering or distortion of pinna. Histopathological examination of the collected specimen from the affected ears revealed irregular separation of the perichondrium, necrosis of the perichondrial connective tissue, diffuse inflammatory cell infiltration in the damaged perichondrial zone along with subchondral accumulation of blood cells. The cartilage appeared distorted and showed loss of chondrocytes at certain areas.