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Beyond Chemicals: Alternative, Sustainable, and Biological Tick Control Methods with an Indian Perspective

July 27, 2026

India is home to over 193 million cattle and 110 million buffaloes; more than 23% of global milk production comes from this country. But lurking on the skin of these animals is a tiny enemy: the tick. These blood-sucking parasites are not just a nuisance; they cause anaemia, reduce milk yield, retard growth, and transmit deadly diseases like babesiosis, theileriosis, and anaplasmosis. Each tick sucks no fewer than 30 drops of blood to complete its life cycle. Multiply that by thousands of ticks on a single animal, and the loss is staggering. >>>

Brain-Eating Amoeba: The Unseen Threat

July 25, 2026

As summer temperatures soar, the call of cool, refreshing water becomes irresistible. But lurking in some warm freshwater lies a microscopic organism with a terrifying reputation: Naegleria fowleri, often dubbed the “brain-eating amoeba.” While infections are exceptionally rare, the almost always fatal outcome makes it a subject of both fear and fascination. >>>

From Passion to Profit: The Success Story of a Commercial Pig Farming Enterprise in Karnataka

July 17, 2026

ig farming has evolved has an economically important livestock enterprise that has contributed significantly to rural employment, income generation and nutritional security. This case study documents the successful establishment and management of a commercial pig farm owned by Mr. Subbareddy in Kaiwara village, Chintamani taluk, Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka. >>>

Beyond Treatment: The Silent Philosophy of a Veterinarian in India

February 20, 2026

In a country where animals are worshipped as deities, depended upon as livelihood, and yet often neglected in suffering, the role of a veterinarian exists in a quiet paradox. We are neither fully seen nor entirely invisible, standing at the intersection of compassion, science, and silent service. >>>

World Wildlife Week-2024 Celebration

October 4, 2024

College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, CAU, Jalukie and Divisional Forest Office, Jalukie, Govt. of Nagaland jointly organized the “World Wildlife Week-2024” on 2nd and 3rd of Oct’ 2024. >>>

CT Scan: A Game Changer For Veterinary Medicine

October 3, 2024

In today’s world, every pet owner wants the best possible care for their furry friend. Advances in veterinary medicine have led to improved diagnostic tools, and one of the most significant game changers is CT scan. A CT scan (computed tomography) is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that uses X-rays and computer technology to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. In veterinary medicine, CT scans are used to visualise internal structures, diagnose disease, and guide treatment plans >>>

Emerging diseases of Livestock and Poultry in Nagaland

September 21, 2024

Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, Nagaland organized an awareness programme on “Emerging diseases of Livestock and Poultry in Nagaland” for Livestock and Poultry Farmers in Peren district of Nagaland” >>>

Awareness Programme on Management of Pig Reproduction

August 31, 2024

A one day awareness programme on Management of Pig Reproduction is organized by the Department of VGO, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Jalukie, Nagaland” for pig breeders. >>>

Dr. Kailash Uniyal, President of the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council, held a formal meeting today with Shri S.P. Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State Government of India, and Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma, President VCI.

August 7, 2024

Dr. Kailash Uniyal, President of the Uttarakhand Veterinary Council, held a formal meeting today with Shri S.P. Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State Government of India, and Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma, President VCI. >>>

Stem Cells in Veterinary Practice

May 24, 2024

Stem cells are very important in veterinary medicine for various reasons. Numerous stem cell treatments are now being administered to animal patients; some of these have proven beneficial in the market, such as mesenchymal stem cell >>>

Importance of Antibiotic Sensitivity Test in treating Bovine Mastitis

May 24, 2024

Mastitis is one of the most important economical diseases of dairy cattle. Generally, the clinical form of mastitis divided into mild, moderate or severe. >>>

Bilateral Vision Loss due to Canine Babesiosis: A laboratory Case Report

May 24, 2024

Canine babesiosis is a serious disease among tick-borne haemoprotozoan diseases, globally. Canine babesiosis can range from chronic or subclinical to peracute and fatal, depending on the virulence of the species and the susceptibility of the host. >>>

Breeding Management of Goats

December 3, 2023

Breeding Seasons Dairy goats are usually seasonal breeders. Most breeding occurs in late summer through >>>

Wildlife management, conservation and its challenges

December 3, 2023

Wildlife traditionally refers to undomesticated animal species, but has come to include all organisms that grow or live wild in an area without being introduced by humans. >>>

Present Population and Problems in Pig Farming in India

November 22, 2023

The total Pigs in the country is 9.06 Million in the current Census 2019, declined by 12.03% over the previous Census (2012). About 1.7% of the total livestock is contributed by pigs. >>>

Post-operative care and Management of Obstetrical Cases

July 13, 2021

Post parturient Injuries and diseases in large animals Obstetric trauma to the genital tract also predisposes to infection, and where severe contusion has occurred there is a marked risk of >>>

Infrastructure Facilities at ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru inaugurated

January 26, 2021

Dr. Bhupendra Nath Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR laid the Foundation Stone for the Farmers’ Training-cum-Student’s Hostel and Community Hall at the ICAR-National Institute >>>

Overview of Foot and Mouth Disease in Cattle

April 25, 2022

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious, severe viral disease that has a large economic impact on animals. Cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and other cloven-hoofed ruminants >>>

ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru organized Hands-on training programme on semen evaluation techniques

December 6, 2021

A short-term hands on training programme, “Semen evaluation techniques and nutritional management of breeding bulls” was organised at ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology Bengaluru >>>

Guidance for Veterinarians- What do we currently know about animals and COVID-19?

April 26, 2020

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, we are still learning about this novel >>>

An insight into Bovine Babesiosis

March 26, 2021

Bovine Babesiosis is a febrile, tick-borne disease that affects cattle and buffalo. The acute type is characterized by rapid parasite growth and multiplication >>>

Current and future alternative therapies for Repeat Breeding in Bovines

August 30, 2021

Repeat breeder cow/buffalo is an animal which has failed to become pregnant when bred three cycles continuously, to a fertile bull or by AI. The animal has apparently normal genitalia with clear >>>

Mycotoxins and its Impact on animal health and production

May 1, 2020

Mycotoxin is derived from Greek word mykes- mushroom, toxin- poison. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring toxins produced by certain moulds (fungi) >>>

Surgical Management of External Hydrocephalus in a Calf

March 7, 2021

Hydrocephalus is an accumulation of excessive fluid in dura matter or ventricles of the brain thereby leading to the swelling of the cranium (Long, 2001). Congenital hydrocephalus can be internal or >>>

Toxoplasmosis: Infection, transmission and Treatment

May 13, 2020

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It can be found in cat faeces and undercooked meat, especially lamb and pork. It can also be transmitted through contaminated water. Toxoplasmosis can be deadly or cause serious birth defects for a foetus if the mother becomes infected. >>>

Care and Management of Pregnant Cows

April 24, 2022

Livestock rearing is the main source of income for the farmers. The profitability of cattle farming depends on its milk production per lactation. The pregnancy cows >>>

Effect of Nutrition on fertility and reproduction

November 28, 2021

Nutrition has an important effect on reproductive potential of all living species. Body condition is a useful indicator of nutritional status and when used in conjunction with body >>>

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