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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. >>>

Expanses of Dairy Farm and Their Management

January 17, 2021

As we know that any business can be successful only in that condition, if there is profit from that business. Profit from any business can be gained only if earnings from that business are greater >>>

Managemental practices for minimizing predisposing factors in cystic ovarian conditions in a dairy farm

April 27, 2022

Cystic ovarian disease is still a major concern in the country leading to increase in reproduction failure which ultimately leads to severe economic loss to dairy sector because it increases rearing >>>

Role of Vitamin E in Poultry

January 9, 2022

Poultry is defined as live or dressed domestic birds, which are bred and reared for edible purpose and it includes chicken, duck, turkey and also quail, pheasant, geese, ostrich, guinea fowl, pigeon >>>

Use of Phytogenic Feed Additives in Poultry Production

May 1, 2020

Now a days, there is rapid development in poultry industry. But due to use of antibiotics, it causes recidual effect which is harmful for consumers. So, rid from this problem , there are so many alternatives are available in India like acidifier, essential oil. >>>

National Animal Disease Control Program (NADCP) Launched in U.T. Chandigarh

August 25, 2020

The National Animal Disease Control Program (NADCP) has been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries >>>

Culling Criteria for Farm Animals

June 5, 2022

Culling is the practice of removing undesirable animal from the herd either by killing or by selling them. There are several reasons to cull the animals although the majority of them are economic >>>

An Awareness on Internet Medical Knowledge

September 29, 2020

The use of the Internet as a source of medical information has become increasingly popular as more patients go online. Since, this 21st century is fully dominated by internet based society. Internet becomes a part of our daily life. >>>

Downers Cow Syndrome: A Clinical Challenge

February 13, 2022

The term ‘downer’ appeared in print as early as 1905 to describe debilitated cattle in the slaughterhouses of Chicago. The more specific term ‘downers cow’ first appeared in Veterinary literature >>>

Corona Viral Infections with Special Reference to Infectious Bronchitis in Poultry

January 27, 2022

Abstract Corona viral diseases are seen in animals, birds and human being. α & β >>>

Celebration of World Food Day for ensuring Zero Hunger

October 18, 2020

Recent release of Global Hunger Index 2020 places India with 27.2 index points and at 94th position among 107 countries indexed, which is a very scary situation indeed. >>>