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Quarterly newsletter of Indian Veterinary Association, CVAS, unit Message from President, IVA, World Veterinary Day Celebrations -2020

Indian Veterinary Association (IVA) upholds and safeguards the dignity, honour, rights and interests of veterinary fraternity and assures unity among veterinarians. The association has been functioning at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS), Mannuthy since 1978. The unit has always been in the front line in upgrading veterinary professional efficiency and competence. It is a great pleasure to associate with World Veterinary Association (WVA) is an the innovative programmes initiated by international organisation involved in representing the Indian Veterinary Association (IVA), global veterinary profession. It unites international and Mannuthy unit in connection with World national veterinary associations, bringing veterinarians Veterinary Day (WVD). As it was not possible from all over the world together. World Veterinary to celebrate the day in corporal manner, all Day (WVD) which is being celebrated on last Saturday programmes were conducted in online of every April focuses mainly on promoting veterinary platform. The online lecture series, National profession and creating awareness among general seminar, paper presentation competition, public about the significant contribution of quiz programme and various other veterinarians to the society. This year, the day was th competitions conducted by the unit to keep observed on April 25 . its members engaged during this COVID 19 Each year WVA and World Organization for lock down period, attracted veterinarians Animal Health (OIE) choose a theme for WVD. The from all over the country and witnessed the current year’s theme was ‘Environmental protection expansion of the activities of this small unit for improving animal and human health’. Veterinarians into a national level platform. are advocates of ‘One health’. There is an inseparable Now, it gives immense pleasure that link between environmental, human and animal health. the unit is releasing a special issue of Negative effects to our environment will ultimately newsletter highlighting various activities. I affect human and animal well-being. wish all success to the office bearers of IVA, The entire world is passing through the hard Mannuthy unit as well as the editorial board. phase of COVID- 19 pandemic. In this juncture, IVA, Looking forward for such unique CVAS, Mannuthy unit, in association with IVA, Kerala, endevours in future from IVA, Mannuthy and Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University unit. (KVASU) has jointly organised various activities Regards, through online mode. This special issue of IVA Dr. K. K. Thomas newsletter throws light into various activities undertaken in connection with WVD-2020.

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1. Four day National online seminar on “Environmental protection for improving animal and human health” (24.04.2020 to 27.04.2020) 2. Online lecture series with six lectures 3. National level online paper presentation competition (08.05.2020 to 10.05.2020) 4. Proceedings of lead papers and abstracts of seminar and paper presentation competition 5. Essay writing competition- English 6. Essay writing competition- 7. Photography competition for IVA members, under graduate students and post graduate students 8. Photography competition for farmers 9. Online quiz competition for under graduate and post graduate students of Veterinary Colleges (15.05.2020) 10. Rinascita – sprouting challenge competition 11. World Veterinary Day 2020 Special e-newsletter (Volume 6, Issue 2) released by the IVA, CVAS, Mannuthy Unit

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Four day National online seminar on “Environmental protection for improving animal and human health” 24.04.2020 to 27.04.2020

Day 1 Topic - “Environmental Protection” The four day National online seminar was officially inaugurated by Honorable Vice Chancellor of KVASU, Prof. (Dr.) M. R. Saseendranath on 24.04.2020. Programme was presided over by Dr. K. K. Thomas, President, IVA, Kerala. We were blessed with felicitations of former Deans of CVAS, Mannuthy, Prof. (Dr.) M. Krishnan Nair, Prof. (Dr.) A. Rajan, Prof. (Dr.) S. Sulochana, Prof. (Dr.) P.P. Balakrishnan, Prof. (Dr.) P. C. Saseendran and Prof. (Dr.) Sisilamma Prof. P. O. Nameer George. The present Dean, Prof. (Dr.) C. Latha also felicitated the function. The keynote address was given by Prof. P. O. Nameer, Dean, Dean, Academy of Climate change Academy of Climate change Education and Research, KAU, on the Education and Research, KAU topic “Environmental Protection”. Session emphasised on the importance of environmental protection for health of human and other living beings and elicited a very productive discussion.

Day 2 Topic - “One health with special reference to environmental carcinogens” The session on day 2 (25.04.2020) was inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) Ajith Jacob George, Director of Academics and Research, KVASU. Dignitaries and delegates were welcomed by Dr. Haroon Abdul Rashid, Joint secretary, North zone, IVA and presided over by Prof. (Dr.) S. Maya, President, IVA, CVAS, Mannuthy unit. The session was felicitated by Prof. (Dr.) A. Jalaluddin and Prof. (Dr.) K. Devada, former DARs, KVASU, Prof. Dr. Sreekumar Pillai (Dr.) A. P. Usha, Director of farms and Prof. (Dr.) Shyam K. Venugopal, Head, Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai. The keynote session was delivered Professor and Head, by Dr. Sreekumar Pillai, Professor and Head, Department of Department of Oncosurgery, Oncosurgery, Jubilee Mission Medical College, . The topic dealt Jubilee Mission Medical was “One health with special reference to environmental carcinogens”, an College, Thrissur interactive session with lot of discussions.

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Day 3 Topic-“Environmental surveillance to understand the possible zoonotic events” The sessions of third day (26.04.2020) was inaugurated by Dr. N. Ashok, Registrar, KVASU. The gatherings where welcome to by Dr Mohammed Aslam, state General Secretary, IVA Kerala. Felicitations were delivered by former Registrars, Dr. C.B. Manomohan, Dr. K. P. Sreekumar and Dr. Joseph Mathew, former heads, MTU, Dr. J. Abraham, Dr. George T. Oommen and Dr. P. Kuttinarayanan, Director, CASPS, Dr. P. Anitha, Dr. L. Gunaseelan Director, CASAGB, Dr. T. V. Aravindakshan and Head, MTU, Dr. B. Sunil. Keynote session was handled by Prof. (Dr.) L. Gunaseelan, Former Dean, Former Dean, VCRI, VCRI, Namakkal on “Environmental surveillance to understand the Namakkal possible zoonotic events”. The session highlighted on various zoonotic diseases and it was followed by fruitful discussion.

Day 3 Topic- “Emerging infectious diseases with health significance to human”. On day 4, the valedictory function (27.04.2020) was inaugurated by Dr. C. Madhu, Registrar, Kerala State Veterinary Council. Latest issue of Journal of Indian Veterinary Association Kerala was officially released by the Honorable minister for Animal husbandry, Forest and Zoos, Adv. K. Raju by handing over a copy to Dr. K.K. Thomas, President IVA Kerala. Felicitations were delivered by Prof. (Dr.) A.K.K. Unni, former director, CASPS, Prof. (Dr.) V. Jayaprakasan, Prof. (Dr.) Leo Joseph, Prof. (Dr.) P.I. Geevarghese, Prof. (Dr.) K.Vijayakumar, former Deans, CVAS, Pookode, Prof. (Dr.) Koshy John, Dean, CVAS, Pookode, Prof. (Dr.) Girish Verma, Dean CASM, Thiruvazhamkunnu, Prof. (Dr.) P. Sudheer Babu, Dean, CDST, Mannuthy, Dr. J. B. Rajesh Prof. (Dr.) V. Ramnath, former Controller of Examinations, Prof. (Dr.) K.M. Assistant Professor, College Lucy, Controller of Examinations, Prof. (Dr.) Usha Narayana Pillai, former of Veterinary Sciences and Director of Clinics, Prof. (Dr.) S. Ajith Kumar, Director of Clinics, Prof. (Dr.) Animal Husbandry, Central K.M. Shyam Mohan, former Finance Officer, Prof. (Dr.) K. Anil Kumar, Agricultural University, former Associate Dean, CVAS, Mannuthy. The session was handled by Dr. J. Aizwal, Mizoram B. Rajesh, Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Central Agricultural University, Aizwal, Mizoram on “Emerging infectious diseases with health significance to human”.

A total of 304 delegates registered for the seminar from among various states of . 100 delegates attended the day 1 session, 172 on day 2, 146 on day 3 and 143 on day 4.

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Online lecture series comprising of six lectures incorporating most relevant topics by eminent speakers across the globe was conducted. The lecture series was formally inaugurated by Prof. (Dr.) M. R. Saseendranath, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, KVASU.

Lecture Date Speaker Topic Participants No.

Dr. Annie Varghese Ph.D. How cats differ? A 95 07.04.20 (Veterinary Surgery), lecture with special 1 5 P.M. Veterinary Practitioner, reference to common Surgeon and an expert in GI conditions. companion animal practice, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. Sandhya Sukumaran, Community 90 International Consultant, Surveillance of 2 12.04.20 One Health, Zoonotic Zoonotic diseases: One 6 P.M. diseases and community Health, Veterinarians surveillance, Washington and EID DC.

Dr. Anish D., IA&AS, Senior Environment and Audit 85 19.04.20 Deputy Accountant General, -A lecture with special 3 6 P.M. AG's Office, reference to AG's audit Thiruvananthapuram in Institutions

Dr. . Ramkumar, Dean, Rajiv Vuja de "the 105 22.04.20 Gandhi Institute of Veterinarian 4 6 P.M. Veterinary Education and Research, Pondichery, India

Dr M. Gopalakrishnan Nair, Artificial Intelligence 165 01.05.20 Professor and Head, and its application in 5 5 P.M. Department of Veterinary Veterinary Medicine Pathology, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Pondichery, India

Dr. G. Ajithkumar, DVM, Basic Canine Dentistry 245 03.05.20 MVSc, Ph.D., Post-Doc, 6 7 P.M. Chief Veterinarian, DSSNW Clinic, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Total 785

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Dr. Annie Varghese Dr. Sandhya Sukumaran Dr. Anish D.

How cats differ? Community Environment and audit - A lecture with special surveillance of A lecture with special reference to common zoonotic diseases: One reference to AG's audit GI conditions Health, Veterinarians in institutions and EID

Online lectures - a series of 6 lectures by eminent speakers…..

Lecture No. 4 Lecture No. 5 Lecture No. 6

Dr. S. Ramkumar Dr. M. Gopalakrishnan Nair Dr. G. Ajithkumar

Vuja de "the Artificial Intelligence Basic canine Veterinarian” and its application in dentistry Veterinary Medicine

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National level online paper presentation competition

Online paper presentation on four different sessions, Basic Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Clinical Sciences–I and Clinical Sciences-II were completed in a successful manner. This forms the first of its kind in the country, organised by Indian Veterinary Association, Mannuthy unit in association with Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala and Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University. This platform was utilised by researchers from all over the country.

Session I Session II Session III Session IV Basic Veterinary Animal Science Clinical Sciences–I Clinical Sciences-II Science Chief Guest Dr. R. V. Prasad, Dr. G. Dr. .John Dr. T. S. Chandrasekhara Former Vice Mukundan, Kirubaharan, Rao Chancellor, KVAFSU Former Dean, Madras Dean of Veterinary Director, Veterinary College Science, Sri Venkateswara CASAGB Veterinary University, Tirupathi Chair Dr. K. Devada Dr. P. Anitha Dr. N. Gopakumar Dr. Usha P.T.A Professor and Head Director, Former Professor Professor and Head, Department of CASPS and Head, Department of Veterinary Department of Pharmacology Parasitology Pharmacology Co chair 1 Dr. V. Ramnath Dr.C.T. Sathian Dr. K.Vijayakumar Dr. K.D. John Martin Professor and Head Professor and Professor and Professor and Head, Department of Head, Head, Department Department of Veterinary Department of of Epidemiology Veterinary Surgery and Physiology Dairy Science and Preventive Radiology Medicine Co chair 2 Dr. K.M. Lucy Dr. B. Sunil Dr. S. Anoop Dr. C. Jayakumar Controller of Professor and Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Examinations, Head, Meat Department of Department of Animal KVASU Technology Veterinary Surgery Reproduction Unit, Mannuthy and Radiology Gynaecology and Obstetrics Rapporteur Dr. P. M. Priya Dr. Lali F. Dr. R.S. Abhilash Dr. Rathish R. L. Assistant Professor, Anand Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, Department of Assistant Department of Department of Microbiology Professor, Animal Epidemiology and Department of Reproduction Preventive Medicine Animal Gnaecology and Genetics and Obstetrics Breeding No. of 33 29 42 38 papers presented

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Session-I- Basic Veterinary Sciences

A mock session was arranged before the commencement of the actual presentation to familiarise the new platform for the presenters. A total of 33 participants, comprising 23 faculty members and 10 students presented their research work. Participants from 10 different states were actively involved and presented in an effective manner without much internet disturbances.

Almost all the participants had their online presentation for the first time and Chief Guest Dr. R. V. Prasad, they felt convenient and comfortable. The Former Vice Chancellor, session had uniform distribution of KVAFSU presenters from different disciplines Chair Dr. K. Devada categorised under the Basic Veterinary Professor and Head, Sciences. The abstracts and power points were prepared well and presented in an Department of Veterinary accessible manner. The paper presentation Parasitology competition was evaluated in two categories: Co chair 1 Dr. V. Ramnath, Professor and faculty and others as first and students as Head, Department of second category. Veterinary Physiology

Co chair 2 Dr. K.M. Lucy, Knowledge was gained on digitalisation in Controller of Examinations, teaching Veterinary Anatomy replacing the conventional method of inhumane sacrifice KVASU of animals. The presenter highlighted the Rapporteur Dr. P. M. Priya advantages of the technique as cost effective, Assistant Professor, Department eco-friendly and permanently durable. of Microbiology Usage of IFN-Lambda-3 as No. of immunomodulator to boost the host papers 33 immune response against Foot and mouth presented disease virus, by in-vivo and in-vitro was well elaborated.

With the help of recent and advanced methods, several unexplored urinary antimicrobial peptides could be characterised, and could be employed as an alternative to antibiotics to overcome the antimicrobial resistance among animals and humans.

Identification of ecto and endo parasites among wild animals and characteristic structural details of human ticks using scanning electron microscopy were also discussed.

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FACULTY AND OTHERS Title of paper Affiliation

Expression and Assistant Professor (C) purification of Dept. of VBC, RIVER, biologically active Kurumbapet, Puduch bovine interferon erry Dr. Bharathiraja S. lambda-3

Comparison of Former M.V.Sc. expression pattern of Student , Department cyp19 in different of Veterinary categories of ovarian Physiology, CVAS, Dr. S. S. Shiji antral follicles in Mannuthy Malabari and Attappady black breeds of goat

Ultra-structure and Former M.V.Sc. physicochemical Student, Department properties of feather of Veterinary fibres of turkey Anatomy, CVAS, Dr. Sona P. (Meleagris Gallopavo) Mannuthy

In-vitro evaluation of Assistant Professor, three bacterial bio- Dept. of Parasitology, control agents against Parbani larval stages of Lyperosia- Dr. Gudewar J. G. Haematobia complex (Diptera: Muscidae)

Addressing sustainable Assistant Professor, goat farming in Kerala: Department of application of combined Veterinary targeted selective Parasitology, CVAS, treatment approach to Mannuthy Dr. K. Syamala manage anthelminthic resistance Page No. 09 IVA Newsletter World Veterinary Day Special issue May 2020 Volume 6 Issue 2

Award winners - Session-I

STUDENTS CATEGORY Title of paper Affiliation

Real Time PCR typing of M.V.Sc Scholar, Canine Parvovirus Type/S Department of in various regions of Microbiology, Northern India GADVASU, Dr. Kour K. Ludhiana

Structure and properties Ph.D. Scholar, of duck feather barbs as Department of natural protein fibers Veterinary Dr. Alphine Anatomy, CVAS, Joseph Mannuthy

Soft tissue sarcoma in a M.V.Sc. Scholar, geriatric dog: a necropsy Department of report Veterinary Pathology, RIVER, Dr. Rajan R. Puducherry

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Session II- Animal Sciences

A total of 29 participants (21 in faculty and others group and 8 in students group) presented their research findings in this session.

Discussions on farm management of Chief Guest Dr. G. Mukundan, different livestock species: cattle, small Former Director, CASAGB, ruminants, pig, rabbits and poultry were Mannuthy made. Chair Dr. P. Anitha Director, CASPS, Mannuthy Topics were presented on various aspects Co chair 1 Dr.C.T. Sathian of animal nutrition, animal genetics, value Professor and Head, added dairy products and meat Department of Dairy Science, processing. CVAS, Mannuthy Co chair 2 Dr. B. Sunil Presenters discussed topics on public Professor and Head, Meat Technology Unit, Mannuthy health implication like occurrence of Rapporteur Dr. Lali F. Anand Campylobacter in pig farms Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Paper on impact of COVID-19 lockdown Genetics and Breeding, CVAS, on dairy farmers generated much Mannuthy discussion No. of papers 29 presented Problems and possible management practices in livestock sector in the present scenario of COVID-19 were discussed.

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Award winners - Session -II

FACULTY AND OTHERS Title of paper Affiliation

Supplementation of Jerusalem Veterinary Surgeon, artichoke derived bioactives in the Department of Animal diet for healthy wistar rats: an Husbandry, Kerala exploratory study

Dr. Tony Jose

Effect of ameliorative measures Assistant Professor, on the temperature – humidity Department of LPM, index in rabbitry CVAS, Mannuthy

Dr. Biya Ann Joseph Promising properties of probiotics Professor, Department of as dietary adjuncts Food processing and Technology, College of Food and Dairy Technology, Koduvalli, Dr. Rita Narayanan Chennai

STUDENTS CATEGORY

Occurrence of thermophilic Ph.D. Scholar, Campylobacter spp. in pig farms in Department of Veterinary Thrissur, Kerala Public Health, CVAS, Mannuthy Vivekanandhan R.

Application of linear discriminant Ph.D Scholar, Department function analysis in classification Of Animal Genetics And of bovine mastitis Breeding, CVAS, Mannuthy Safeer M. Saifudeen

Assesssing the impact of COVID- Ph.D. Scholar, 19 lockdown on dairy farmers Department of Veterinary Public Health, RIVER, Puducherry Narayanan. S. B.

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Session III - Clinical Sciences I

A total of 42 participants, comprising 15 faculty members and 27 students presented their papers. The session had research papers and case presentation from the subjects like clinical medicine, preventive mediine, surgery and gynaecology.

Reports on “Surgical correction of foreign body Chief Guest Dr. .John Kirubaharan, obstruction in a parrot” and “Study on Dean, Madras Veterinary dexmedetomidine- butorphanol- midazolam- College ketamine anaesthesia in captive sloth bears” were Chair Dr. N. Gopakumar interesting. Former Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology Papers presented on“Peotomy, urethrostomy and Co chair 1 Dr. K. Vijayakumar cystotomy for surgical management of chronic Professor and Head, urolithiasis and penile necrosis”, “Inducing Department of Veterinary abortion in elephant” and “Surgical and medical Epidemiology and Preventive management of keratomalacia in a Malabari kid Medicine due to distichiasis” were informative. Co chair 2 Dr. S. Anoop Associate Professor, Presentation on selection of oocyte and embryo Department of Veterinary quality a key to successful animal reproduction Surgery and Radiology and impact of environmental adversities on Rapporteur Dr. R.S. Abhilash animal reproduction evoked discussion. Assistant Professor, Department of ARGO, CVAS, There were fruitful discussions held in each and Mannuthy every presentation and deliberations in the No. of papers 42 session will be helpful for the clinicians and presented researchers for planning of research and for improving their clinical skill.

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Award winners - Session-III

FACULTY AND OTHERS Title of paper Affiliation Surgical and medical Veterinary surgeon, management of Veterinary keratomalacia in a dispensary, Maikavu, Kozhikode malabari kid due to distichiasis Dr. Nithin C. J.

Peotomy, Assistant Professor, urethrostomy and Department of cystotomy for surgical Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, management of CVAS, Mannuthy chronic urolithiasis Dr. Sudheesh S. and penile necrosis in Nair a mongrel dog

Clinical presentation Emergency and laboratory Veterinary Surgeon, findings in cats VPC, Thaliparamba, Kerala evaluated for dermatological Dr. Varsha Mary affections Mathai

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STUDENTS CATEGORY Title of paper Affiliation

M.V.Sc. Scholar, Surgical management of Division of Surgery, compound distal fracture Indian Veterinary of humerus in a white dove Research Institute, (Columba livia domestica) Dr. AmithaBanu S Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Surgical management of V B.V.Sc. & AH hemangiosarcoma in a student , Kathiawari horse Veterinary College And Research Institute, Tirunelveli- Mr. Giridharan S 627358

Surgical extraction of V B.V.Sc. & AH unshed molar tooth in student, Veterinary an Asiatic elephant College and Research (Elephas maximus) Institute, Orathanadu,Thanjavur Mr. Gali Venkata Sriharsha

Ph.D. Scholar, Surgical management of Department of Veterinary Surgery ocular squamous cell and Radiology, carcinoma in a non- Veterinary College and Dr. descript geriatric dog Research Institute, Vigneshwaran. S Namakkal

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Session IV- Clinical Sciences II

The chief guest of the session, Dr. Chandrasekhara Rao, Dean, Thirupathi Veterinary College, addressed the importance of one health and the need for ensuring minimal environmental contamination by animal waste and animal associated products, including veterinary drugs. He also insisted that the need of the hour is for the veterinarians to associate with conservationists and conservation biologists to ensure one health. A total of 54 papers were selected for presentation. Among these, three were full-length research papers and others were abstracts.

Out of the eleven papers selected from faculty, Chief Guest Dr. T. S. Chandrasekhara Rao Dean of Veterinary Science, Sri six were presented. The presentations on review of treatment modalities in treating transmissible Venkateswara Veterinary venereal tumor, management of vaginal fold University, Tirupathi prolapse in dogs and management of heat stroke Chair Dr. Usha P.T.A in a dog were very informative. Professor and Head, Department Among 43 papers selected from students, 30 were of Pharmacology, CVAS, presented in the session. Majority of the papers Mannuthy were discussed individual cases rather than Co chair 1 Dr. K.D. John Martin population studies. Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Moist dressing for a contaminated and necrotic bite wound in a dog using combination of Radiology Co chair 2 Dr. C. Jayakumar magnesium sulphate, sulphacetamide and urea along with zinc oxide along with systemic oral Associate Professor and Head, antibiotic and serratiopeptidase resulted in a Department of ARGO, CVAS, speedy improvement of the condition and Mannuthy regeneration of skin tissue by 10 days of Rapporteur Dr. Rathish R. L. treatment. Assistant Professor, Department

Study on fungal pathogens isolated from uterine of Veterinary Epidemiology and and vaginal mucosa from cows and buffaloes Preventive Medicine, CVAS, suffering from uterine infections revealed 40 Pookode fungal isolates, of which 30 belonged to No. of papers 38 Aspergillus spp. especially A. flavus. presented

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Award winners - Session - IV

FACULTY AND OTHERS Title of paper Affiliation Molecular Assistant Professor, characterisation of Dept. of VPE, shiga toxin College of producing Escherichia Veterinary Coli (STEC) from Science, Dr. Ramya P. animal and human Proddatur, SVVU, faecal samples Tirupathi.

Hyperkalemia Assistant Professor, associated CVS & A.H., electrocardiographic Sardarkrushinagar changes in buffalo Dantiwada calves affected with Agricultural Dr. Sarita Devi diarrhoea University (SDAU), Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat.

Discussion on Veterinary clinical management Dispensary, of heat stroke in a Nagarasampatti, dog Krishnagiri Division, Tamilnadu Animal Dr. Somaskandan Husbandry G. Department

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Award winners - Session -I V

STUDENTS CATEGORY Title of paper Affiliation

Timing and outcome of M.V.Sc Scholar, Dept. elective multiple caesarean of Animal in dogs Reproduction, Gynaecology and Dr. Sophia Obstetrics, College of Xavier Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy

Study of mycoflora isolated M.V.Sc. Student, from reproductive tract Dept. of Veterinary infections of cattle and Microbiology, buffaloes in Punjab region GADVASU, Ludhiana Dr. Jasleen Kour

Pylorectomy with M.V.Sc. Scholar, gastroduodenostomy Department of (billroth i procedure) for Veterinary Surgery surgical management of and Radiology, Dr. Lavanya B. pyloric stenosis in a pup College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala

Surgical management of Final year B.V.Sc. & diaphragmatic hernia in a AH student, Madras pup Veterinary College, Chennai Ms. Pratickshaa P.

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Proceedings of the National Seminar

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Essay writing competition- English Theme : Health through environment protection

On a ‘One Health’ perspective, environmental, human and animal health is inextricably linked. In order to promote awareness on environmental protection for improving animal and human health among school children, college students, general public and veterinarians, the unit has organised essay writing competition. As we are all aware, the entire world is passing through the hard phase of COVID- 19 pandemic and due to this the competitions were through online mode. A total of 64 entries were received for the essay writing competition. Each category was judged by a panel of three judges and the first, second and third prize with certificates and cash prize were awarded to the winners.

Group 1 – High school students

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

Gowri S. Ridhi Suresh Steven Itti Leon Class IX, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Class VIII, Bharatiya Vidya Class X, Harisree Vidyanidhi , Thrissur Bhavan, Poochatty, Thrissur School, Poonkunnam

Group 2 – Higher secondary school students

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

Amaldev N. D. Viswajith S. Nambiar Sreehari E. S. Class XII, GHSS, Class XII, AKAS Govt. VHSS, Saraswathy Vidyanikethan Poonkunnam, Thrissur Payannur, Kannur Centrl School, Perambra, Thrissur

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Essay writing competition- English Theme : Health through environment protection

Group 3 – Under graduate and post graduate students

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

Dr. Demian C. Johnson Ms. Fathima M. Ms. Divya Soni M.V.Sc. Scholar, CVAS, B.V.Sc. & AH Student, B.V.Sc. & AH Student, Mannuthy CVAS, Mannuthy CVS & AH, Junagarh, Gujarat

Group 4– IVA Members

st rd 1 Prize 2nd Prize 3 Prize

Dr. Annie Navomi Philip, Dr. R. Unnikrishnan, Dr. V. L. Bhagyalakshmi, Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Dispensary, Thachanattukara, Dispensary, Vaduthala, Dispensary, Aruvikkara, Palakkad Alappuzha Thiruvananthapuram

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Essay writing competition- Malayalam Theme : പരിിതിസംരണിൻെറആനുകാലികപസി

Group I – High school students

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

Nayan Sreeparvathy Nineeta C. Naveen Samvrutha N. S. Class X, Kulapathi Munshi Class VIII, Lord’s Academy GHS, Kodakara, Thrissur Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, ICSE School, Pottore, Thrissur Varanadarapally, Thrissur

Group 3 – Under graduate and post graduate students

st 1 Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

Ms. Aiswarya V. Vijay Ms. Resmi K. M. Mr. Muhammed Ajmal Ms. Remya M. B.V.Sc. & AH Student B.V.Sc. & AH Student A.K., B.V.Sc. & AH B.V.Sc. & AH Student, CVAS, Mannuthy CVAS, Pookode Student, CVAS, Pookode CVAS, Mannuthy

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Essay writing competition- Malayalam Theme : പരിിതിസംരണിൻെറആനുകാലികപസി

Group 4– IVA Members

rd 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3 Prize

Dr. Mohammed Asif Dr. Jyothish Babu Dr. Seena T. X. M.V.Sc. Scholar, Dept. of Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Assistant Professor, Cattle AHE, CVAS, Mannuthy Veterinary Hospital, Breeding Farm, Panthalam Thumboormuzhy

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Photography competition

Theme - Healthy people, healthy animals, healthy environment

IVA Members and students

Livestock farmers

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Award winning photos

Unconditional Love - Love has no boundaries, no distance, no reason bringing people and nature closer

©Dr. Dilip Falgunan

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Healthy people, healthy animals, healthy environment

©Dr. C. K. Faslu Rahman

Impala on fire Together for nature- through thick and thin ©Dr. P. V. Mohanan ©Dr. Uma R.

A total of 75 entries were received for the online photography competition. Each category was judged by a panel of three judges and the first second and third prize with certificates and cash prize were awarded to the winners.

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Sunrise ©Mr. Shihab P.

െപാുെവയിലിൽപാടംഉഴുറിുേപാുകളുെട Tears of captivity ശരീരം െവെമാഴി് തണുിു കർഷകൻ ©Mr. Anoop A. ©Mr. Subeesh M.

Page No. 27 IVA Newsletter World Veterinary Day Special issue May 2020 Volume 6 Issue 2 Online quiz competition

Online quiz competition for under graduate ad post graduate students of Veterinary Colleges was conducted on 15.05.2020. A total of 46 students registered as contestants for the programme. An online preliminary examination was conducted. Among them, 10 contestants who scored maximum were selected for the final round. The programme was lead by the quiz masters, Dr. (Maj.) Sudheesh S. Nair, Dr. A. Prasad and Dr. Justin Davis. Around 130 students and faculty across the country participated in the programme as audience. The contestants secured first, second and third position were awarded certificates and cash prizes.

Dr. (Maj.) Sudheesh S. Nair Dr. Pras ad A. Dr. Justin Davis Assistant Professor, Dept. of Assistant Professor, Dept. of Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Surgery and Livestock Pr oduction Livestock Production Management, Radiology, CVAS, Mannuthy Management, CVAS, Mannuthy CVAS, Mannuthy

1st Prize 2nd Prize

Mr. Akhilnath Mr. Sachin Manoj V B.V.Sc. and AH, III B.V.Sc. and AH, CVAS, Mannuthy CVAS, Mannuthy

3rd Prize

Ms. Anjali Sekharan Mr. Rony S. Emmanuel Mr. Nakul P. V B.V.Sc. and AH, V B.V.Sc. and AH, V B.V.Sc. and AH, CVAS, Mannuthy CVAS, Mannuthy CVAS, Mannuthy

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Rinascita – sprouting challenge competition

We are responsible to safeguard the environment for future generations. Our actions should be beneficial to mitigate the effects of climate changes and also to ensure and support the responsible use of natural resources essential for protecting human and animal health. In this context, IVA, Mannuthy

unit has organised a sprouting challenge competition to encourage ourselves and our family members to spend a little time with our mother nature. During this hard phase of COVID-19 pandemic, going back to nature will give all of us a feeling of rebirth from the stress and insecurity what we are facing now. Rinascita= rebirth (Italian) Theme: With environment to make a healthy environment

Parvathi Manjari D/o Dr. S. Harikumar, Assistant Professor, Department of LPM CVAS, Mannuthy

Sarah Elizabeth Leon Merina Lucy Leon Daughters of Dr. Biya Ann Joseph, Assistant Professor, Cattle Breeding Farm, Thumburmuzhi

Roshni B.R. B.V.Sc. & AH student, CVAS, Mannuthy

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CHIEF EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Being the chief editor of the newsletter of IVA, CVAS, Mannuthy unit, I feel so proud to be involved in this World Veterinary Day special issue. Our mission is to publish reports on various activities of the unit. The e-newsletter is published at quarterly intervals and first issue was published in March 2020. Since the unit has conducted a series of events during the past two months as part of WVD 2020, this issue which gives a detailed note on all these programmes becomes inevitable apart from our routine issues. I thank the office bearers and members of the unit for the unconditional cooperation. Regards, Dr. P. V. Tresamol

FROM THE EDITOR

I am so honoured to be the editor of e-newsletter of IVA, Mannuthy unit, during the year 2020. As a part of WVD celebrations, the unit has conducted a series of programmes in association with IVA, Kerala and KVASU in an online mode. Hence, editing this special issue that highlights these activities was not an easy task. I believe that I could do justice to the responsibility assigned to me. At this juncture, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the office bearers and the editor-in-chief for the whole hearted support extended to me.

Thank You Dr. Ambily R.

Upcoming Events

Inviting creative contributions (in English, Malayalam or Hindi) from the members to the souvenier “Samvatsarangaliloode” Please send to [email protected] before May 31st, 2020

OFFICE BEARERS

President: Dr. S. Maya Executive committee members Secretary: Dr. N. S. Sunilkumar Dr. M. Mini Treasurer: Dr. Irshad A. Dr. Divya P. D. Auditors: Dr Justin Davis K. Dr. K. Raji Dr Sheelu P. Lakshmanan Dr. V. Vijayakumaran

Published by: Dr. N. S. Sunilkumar, Secretary, IVA, CVAS, Mannuthy Unit

Edited by: Dr. Ambily R.

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