The avian medicine section has been entrusted with the task of providing health coverage to all the elite flocks of poultry which involves regular monitoring and surveillance of diseases, diagnosis based on post-mortem findings and detection of pathogens, apart from providing preventive and therapeutic treatment and vaccination. In addition, the section imparts training and education to post-graduate students in the area of avian health management. Besides, biosecurity measures are also taken including evaluation of the efficacy of different antimicrobials for prevention of poultry diseases. Consultancy service is also provided for management of poultry health to poultry farmers through radio and TV talks and Kisan Call centres.
Research Activities & Achievements
- Occurrence of disease pattern in diversified poultry species flocks regularly assessed.
- Development of standard health programme (prophylactic, curative, deworming, disinfection) leading to improved survivability and productivity.
- Standardized vaccination schedule for layer, broiler, guinea fowl, quail and turkey — effective against Ranikhet, Marek’s, fowl pox, IBD, EDS-76.
- Developed cheap organic water sanitizer (Acidified sodium chlorite) usable at 1.75 ppm with 6-hour stability at ambient temperature.
- Immunity boosting using herbal product Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) improved cell-mediated immunity in broilers.
- Zoonotic pathogen Salmonella typhimurium controlled successfully, ensuring quality poultry production.
- Leg problem in Guinea fowl (30% affected earlier) controlled, improving production and survivability.
- Adoption of turkey pox vaccine controlled morbidity and enhanced farm returns.
Services Offered
Consultancy service is provided to poultry farmers on poultry health management, including:
- Biosecurity measures
- Hygienic rearing of newly hatched chicks
- Prevention of diseases
- Proper vaccination methods (storage, preparation, administration)
- Use of organic products for preventing early chick mortality
- Immunity boosting measures and medicines
- Precautions while using antibiotics
- Disinfection of poultry houses, feeders, waterers
- Hygienic disposal of dead birds
Faculty Profile
| S.No. | Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. A.S. Yadav | Head & Principal Scientist |
