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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 and Animal Sciences × Start date: 2010 × Type: Thesis × Thesis Type: M.V.Sc. ×
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    Incidence and histomorphological characterization of canine neoplasms
    (College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 2010) Praveena, Babu; KAU; Mammen J, Abraham
    The present study entitled “Incidence and histomorphological characterization of canine neoplasms” was conducted to assess the incidence of neoplasms among canines. Canine cases presented to the Veterinary hospitals of Mannuthy and Kokkalai and carcass brought for post mortem examination in the Centre of Excellence in Pathology, COVAS, Mannuthy from December 2008 to December 2009 was utilized for the study. Besides age, sex, breed and location wise incidence of tumours, haematological parameters, gross and histopathological features along with apoptotic index, mitotic index and AgNOR counts were recorded. A total of 61 tumour cases were recorded in 60 animals. Age, sex and breed wise analysis revealed that 55 percent of tumour bearing animals were in 5 to 8 year group, 58 percent of the affected animals were females while 42 percent were males and German shepherds, were the most affected - 28.33 percent. Among the cases studied benign tumours comprised 66 percent and malignant tumours were 34 percent. Moreover tumours of the skin and soft tissues constituted 32.8 percent, mammary tumours 29.51 percent and tumours of the genital system 21.31 percent. Tumours of the alimentary tract contributed 6.56 percent, 4.92 percent of tumours were from the haemolymphatic system, 3.3 percent tumours were of eye and ear origin and one tumour case (1.64 percent) from bone. Anaemia and leucocytosis are the haematological changes noticed in tumour bearing animals. The mean values of MI and AgNOR counts of benign and malignant tumours showed significant variation. Besides the MI and AgNOR counts were highly correlated. The tumours such as sebaceous gland tumours, eccrine carcinoma, melanocytoma, fibroma, neurofibroma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, liposarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, osteosarcoma, lymphosarcoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, canine multicentric lymphoma, epulis, hepatic tumours, pancreatic carcinoma, adenoma of the nictitans gland, ceruminous carcinoma, sertoli cell tumor, TVT and mammary tumours were recorded.
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    Clinico-therapeutic studies on leptospirosis in dogs
    (College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, 2010) Riyas, M A; KAU; Vijayakumar, K
    Clinico-therapeutic studies of leptospirosis in dogs presented in the University Veterinary Hospitals, Mannuthy and Kokkalai were conducted. About 20 suspected cases were taken and screened for leptospirosis by DFM, PCR and MAT. Leptospiral organism could not be observed by DFM examination from any of the blood or urine samples tested. But PCR could amplify pathogenic leptospiral DNA in one blood and one urine sample. On MAT, 12 sera were found positive for leptospiral agglutinating antibodies. The predominant seroreactions were to L. autumnalis and L. australis in 75 per cent cases. Clinical manifestations were indicative of a multisystemic involvement. Most of the animals were presented with inappetence, anorexia, vomiting, jaundice, haematuria, haemoglobinuria, melaena and normal body temperature. More cases reported in female dogs. Middle aged dogs were affected more. In the present study the incidence was more during the monsoon season. On haematological analysis, most of the haematological parameters were significant in all the positive cases except mean monocyte and eosinophil count. A marked reduction in erythrocyte count observed in 58.33 per cent animals suggestive of anaemia. There was marked increase in total leucocyte count showed by the most of the diseased animals. Neutrophilia, lymphopenia, a decrease in mean PCV and haemoglobin concentration also noted in seropositive animals. Thrombocytopenia was observed in 50 per cent animals. In positive cases the mean serum creatinine was apparently higher. The increased mean serum creatinine showed the animals were azotemic. The mean ALT, total protein, albumin, globulin and total bilirubin were significantly higher in diseased dogs. On abdominal ultrasonography of dogs with leptospirosis, cortico medullary junction of kidney was not clear in 36.36 per cent cases. No change in echogenicity of kidney noted in 27.27 per cent cases. Ultrasonography of liver revealed no abnormality in echogenicity and architecture in 45.45 per cent cases. On urinalysis, specific gravity was in a range of 1.01 to 1.03. Proteinuria was observed in 75 per cent cases. Presence of blood observed in 25 per cent cases. Glucosuria was there in 25 per cent cases. Bile pigment was detected in 41.67 per cent dogs. Bile salt was absent in all the samples tested. Positive cases were divided into two groups. One group with six animals was treated with Benzyl penicillin and other group containing six animals treated with Amoxicillin - Clavulanic acid. But only 25 per cent animals were survived after treatment and rest of the animals were died before completing the course of therapy.