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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. >>>

Transport, Capture Myopathy, Handling and physical examination of wild animals

September 17, 2020

The transport of wild animals is to be undertaken with great care and cautions. The following information may be of useful with regard to the transport of wild animals. >>>

Artificial Insemination: Advantages and Disadvantages over Natural Service

January 20, 2022

Good productions as well as good reproduction are two essential elements for making the dairy farming a profitable one. A number of new reproductive technologies have been >>>

Importance of Bypass Protein in Animal Nutrition

January 22, 2021

Dietary protein source which escapes rumen degradation and microbial protein that synthesized in the rumen are the source of amino acid for ruminants animals. Protein solubility and the rate of >>>

Theileriosis: A common vector borne Haemoprotozoan infection in ruminants

February 20, 2021

Introduction Theileriosis is considered as one of the important disease which causes devastating economic losses in livestock production. The disease is known as East coast fever, Tropical theile >>>

Bovine hoof– Anatomy, Diseases and Maintenance

March 22, 2022

The hoof is an extremely important structure in bovine body. Cattle with a problem in hoof will eat less, which will reduce weight gain or milk production. Although some hoof problems are unavoidable >>>

Vaccination Schedule for Farm and Companion Animals

May 30, 2021

Vaccination in farm and companion animals is an effective way to reduce disease prevalence and most important tool in maintaining health and welfare of animals. Vaccines plays an important role in >>>

Advanced analytical techniques for the analysis of Vitamins and Minerals in Animal Nutrition

September 10, 2022

Introduction Animal nutrition deals with the nutritional needs of food-producing, companion, or service animals. It >>>

Milk Fever and its Economic Impact

November 10, 2021

Milk fever is a disorder of dairy cows occurring close to calving or within 48-72 hours after calving. It is a metabolic disease caused by a low ionized blood calcium level (Hypocalcaemia) >>>

Introduction to Reproductive Biotechnology in Dairy Animals

April 4, 2021

Major Reproductive Problems in Dairy Animals Repeat Breeding When a cow has failed to conceive after three or more services, has a typical estrus cycle length, no abnormalities in the vaginal >>>

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 >>>

Adapting Drug Proving Symptoms in Human Beings to Veterinary Field

July 26, 2020

Homeopathy identifies the symptom pattern and works with the body toward cure, rather than to suppress a problem. Homeopathy is a branch of medicine originated in Germany in 1794, which is based on the principle of The Law of Similars. >>>

Herbal Medicine: A cure ignored in animals

March 20, 2022

Ethnobotanical practices have achieved immense significance for the last decade owing to the discovery of some effective medicinal plant products. The utilization of plants as a health medication >>>

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