VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY

About the Department

The department has been established in the College to provide training to undergraduate students in the broad field of veterinary microbiology as per VCI norms. It provides knowledge in Veterinary Bacteriology, Mycology, Immunology & Serology, and Virology. It also provides diagnostic services. The three Laboratories of Bacteriology and Mycology, Virology and Immunology/serology of this department is well-equipped with all modern equipment & chemicals with highly trained and motivated staff.

Facilities Available

The department is well-equipped with all the basic and advanced facilities as per MSVE 2016 guidelines for undergraduate teaching and diagnostic services such as -

• Isolation of pathogenic agents from clinical samples
• Identification of bacteria/fungi from pure isolates
• Antibiotic/Antifungal Sensitivity screening of bacteria and fungi
• Serological test for screening of bacterial pathogens - Brucella, TB, Johnin (as per availability of the antigen)
• Trichogram/fungal screening test

 

Courses Offered

Veterinary Microbiology Credit Hours: 3 + 2 = 5

Theory Practical Unit - 1 General and Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology Unit - 1 General and Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology Unit - 2 Veterinary Mycology Unit - 2  Veterinary Mycology Unit - 3 Microbial Biotechnology Unit - 3  Microbial Biotechnology Unit - 4 Veterinary Immunology and Serology Unit - 4 Veterinary Immunology and Serology Unit - 5 General and Systematic Veterinary Virology Unit - 5 General and Systematic Veterinary Virology

 

Laboratory Staff

• Kuldip Kumar (Laboratory Technician)
• Ravi Inder Singh (Laboratory Attendant)

 

Extra-curricular Activities

• Compilation of Annual KCVAS Achievement Reports
• Preparation of College Report and documents for Accreditation of KCVAS.
• Organized International Immunology Day Technical & poster session (2016 - cont..)
• Organized World Veterinary Day Technical & poster session (2016 - cont..)
• Organized World Rabies Day 2021 Vaccination drive and Awareness campaign online/poster/article writing/discussion/short video/school
• Organized Animal Health Awareness Week 2021 - Small/Large Animal Health Camps, Vaccination drive, Awareness talk on youtube channel/Facebook page, online social media campaign via E-poster/Article writing competition and short video competition
• Faculty Member, Alumni Association KCVAS

Dr. P.N. Dwivedi

• In-Charge, Boy's Hostel

Dr. Vipan Kumar

• Master Trainer KCVAS, Academic Management System
• Warden, Boy's Hostel
• Member, Hostel Advisory Committee
• Member, Anti-ragging Committee
• Member, Anti-ragging squad

Dr. R. Ralte

• In charge, KCVAS Official websites and social media platform
• Chief Editor, KCVAS Newsletter
• Member, Campus Stray Dog Management Committee (CSMC)
• Member, Media Cell KCVAS
• Member, Publication Committee
• Chairman, SC/ST Cell

Dr. Pallavi Slathia

• Editorial Member, KCVAS Newsletter
• Member, Media Cell

 

Publications

1. Laboratory Manual on Veterinary Microbiology Vol 1 (3rd edition, 2024): General & Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology, Mycology, and Microbial Biotechnology. 
2. Laboratory Manual on Veterinary Microbiology Vol 2 (3rd edition, 2024): Veterinary Immunology & Serology and General & Systematic Veterinary Virology. 
3. Rinmuanpuii Ralte, Vipan Kumar, Pallvi Slathia, and PN Dwivedi (2023). Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Multidrug-resistant Staphylocus pseudintermedius from canine clinical samples. Indian J Canine Pract, 15(2): 184-188. DOI: https/doi.org/10.29005/IJCP.2023.15.2.184-188.
4. Rinmuanpuii Ralte, Vipan Kumar, P.N.Dwivedi and Abrar UlHaq (2022). A case report on diagnosis and isolation of Apophysomyces from a nonresponsive canine dermatitis. Indian J Canine Pract, 14(2): 149-152. Doi: https/doi.org/10.29005/IJCP.2022.14.2.149-152.
5. Rinmuanpuii Ralte, S.N.S. Randhawa, Vipan Kumar, Andleeb Malik, M.Y Wani and Naripjeet Kaur (2022). Antifungal sensitivity testing of Aspergillus species isolated from recurrent canine skin infection. Indian J Canine Pract, 12(1): 20-23.
6. Vipan Kumar, Rajesh Chandra, Rinmuanpuii Ralte, Sarnarinder Singh Randhawa. (2020). Analysis of Penton Base Gene of Fowl Adenoviruses Reveals Recombination among Different Species of Aviadenovirus Genus. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 9(4): 1045-1054. DOI:https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.904.124.
7. Rinmuanpuii Ralte, Vipan Kumar, Mohd. Yaqoob Wani, S.N.S Randhawa, Andleed Malik, Naripeet Kaur. (2019). Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Livestock and Poultry of North-Western Punjab. Int. J. Curr. Microbiol. App. Sci. 8(10): 1250-1259. DOI:https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2019.810.147
8. Varun Bassessar, Nitasha Sambyal, Rahul Singh, Mahesh Vishwas Chaudhari, Vipan Kumar, Rinmuanpuii Ralte, Bharat Mengi, and Shagufta Azmi. (2020). Immunological Host Responses Against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis Infection: A Review. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci. 9(2): 2150 -2171. DOI:https://doi.org/10.20546/ijcmas.2020.902.244.
9. Laboratory Manual on Veterinary Microbiology Vol 1 (2nd edition, 2019): General & Systematic Veterinary Bacteriology, Mycology, and Microbial Biotechnology. 
10. Laboratory Manual on Veterinary Microbiology Vol 2 (2nd edition, 2019): Veterinary Immunology & Serology and General & Systematic Veterinary Virology.