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GENESIS
     The farsighted vision of the former Founder Pro-chancellor of Annamalai University Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar led to the establishment of the Animal Husbandry Unit in the Year 1958. The unit was functioning under the control of Dean, Faculty of Agriculture from the year 1960, when the Department of Agriculture was upgraded as a Faculty. The Animal Husbandry Unit was attached to the department of Agronomy in the year 1981. Later it was separated from the Department of Agronomy to function as Division of Animal Husbandry with effect from 1.7.1991. Dr.V.Chockalingam and Dr.MR.Vairavan were the predecessors of the Division of Animal Husbandry. The Division of Animal Husbandry has been trying to achieve excellence in teaching, research and extension activities under the headship of Dr. R.Vijayalakshmi, Reader & Head. Presently, the Division of Animal Husbandry has seven teaching staffs members who are experts in different specialized areas. Two office staff and fourteen farm workers are actively engaged in administrative and livestock farm activities.
The Division of Animal Husbandry functions with the following objectives.
(i) To impart current scientific knowledge to the students in the field of Animal Science thereby enabling them to apply their      technical brilliance at field level.
(ii) To ensure continuous supply of clean milk to the staff of Annamalai University.
(iii) To upgrade the germplasm of cattle maintained in the division and to disseminate the same to the indigenous cattle reared by       the local farmers through Artificial Insemination
(iv) To extend scientific support and consultancy service to the farming society.
(v) To render community service to the livestock rearers.
TEACHING PROGRAMME
    The Division of Animal Husbandry is committed to teaching and training UG as well as PG students to excel in their respective field. The Division has a classroom, practical laboratory and a demonstration livestock farm where students are given hands on training in the field of livestock management and preparation of livestock products especially dairy products.
    The curriculum is designed in such a way that students are motivated as entrepreneurs in the field of livestock products and its export opportunities.
ON CAMPUS PROGRAMMES
    Students are provided hands-on-training in livestock and poultry based farming so as to widen their practical knowledge and dexterity in livestock production and maintenance. Presently, one core subject and three subjects under cafeteria courses are offered as on campus regular programme for B.Sc ( Agri) and B.Sc. ( Horti) students. In addition to this, two subjects are offered for five years M.Sc. Integrated Microbiology programme.
I B.Sc ( Agri) and B.Sc. ( Horti) Programme
1. AMP 127 - Principles of Livestock and Poultry production ( 2+1)
2. AMP.CC1 - Broiler Production (2+1)
3. AMP.CC2 – Caprine Production (2+1)
4. Amp.CC3 – Dairy Technology (2+1)
II Five years Integrated M.Sc. Microbiology Programme
1. IMBT. 82 - Dairy Microbiology ( 4+1)
2. IMBT.83 – Veterinary Microbiology ( 4+ 1)
OFF CAMPUS PROGRAMME
Three courses are offered through Distance Education mode. They are,
    • PG Diploma in Dairy Technology.
    • Diploma in Poultry Management.
    • Diploma in Livestock Products Technology
    PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME FOR THE DIPLOMA / PG DIPLOMA STUDENTS
        The Division of Animal Husbandry conducts one job oriented PG Diploma course and two Diploma courses through the Directorate of Distance education. The duration of each course is one year. Diploma in Livestock Products Technology is offered in Tamil medium of instruction also with S.S.L.C. as basic qualification. There is a wide acceptance of these job oriented courses by the student all over India. In order to give practical training, eight days compulsory personal contact programme is arranged at the Division of Animal Husbandry. During that time, the students are offered laboratory training, livestock farm training and field visit to the nearest dairy plant so that the students can learn the technological aspects of dairy products. During the personal contact programme, the students are given assignments on various emerging topics in concerned subjects and evaluated.
    LIVESTOCK DEMONSTRATION FARM
        The livestock demonstration farm of the Division of Animal Husbandry provides better opportunities for the students to learn various aspects of livestock management. One of the main farm activity of livestock demonstration farm is to supply fresh milk from high yielding cattle breeds reared by scientific feeding and management.
    The various units of our Livestock Demonstration Farm are,
    DAIRY UNIT
        The dairy unit of the demonstration farm has cross breed milch animals like Holstein Friesian, Jersey and Sunandhini.
    The stock is upgraded every year by culling out unproductive animals and also introduction of new animals to the farm. Milking is done by using milking machine to ensure the keeping quality of milk. All scientific management practices are carefully followed in feeding, breeding and disease prevention. Farm fresh fodder from the experimental farm of Department of Agronomy is fed to the dairy animals. Milk is supplied to the staff members of the Annamalai University by door delivery.
        During excess milk production, the cream from the milk is separated and used for making ghee and ice cream. The skim milk obtained out of cream separation is used for making flavoured milk and butter milk. Apart from these products, Milk Khoa, yoghurt etc are also produced based on the availability of milk. Whenever need arises, students are given appropriate training in preparation of these milk products. Special sale is promoted during the farmers day celebration of the Faculty of Agriculture.
    GOAT UNIT
        A model goat unit is also maintained to give practical training to students of B.Sc. Agri  / Horti. Cross Breeds like Tellicherry, Jamunapari, Boer, Kodi and  Kanni are maintained apart from local pallai breed. The prime objective of this goat unit is to upgrade the local non descript goats using exotic germplasm. Kids are sold for rearing purpose. Unproductive animals are culled out every year as a measure of breed up gradation.
    POULTRY UNIT
         A model broiler, turkey as well as quail units are maintained based on the students study purpose and festival season to target marketing of meat. Both gas and electric brooders are available. Turkeys are reared targeting festival season to ensure good market demand for turkey meat. Turkey eggs are also sold to the consumers. Recently, Japanese quails are introduced on pilot study basis to assess the consumer acceptability of quail meat.
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
  1. Varadharajan, A. (2002). Prevalence of gastro intestinal parasites of camel and its treatment with fenbendazole. Intas Polivet. 3(1): 10-12
  2. John Christy,R and M. Thirunavukkarasu (2002). “ Role of Farm Women in Livestock Keeping”, Indian Dairyman, 54,9,2002 : 35 – 40
  3. John Christy,R and M. Thirunavukkarasu (2002). “ Socio- Economic Dimensions of Female Participation in Livestock Rearing : A Case Study in Tamil Nadu”, Indian Journal of Agricultural Economics, Vol.57, No.1, Jan – March 2002 : 99 -103
  4. Vigil Anbiah,S. , Mano Mohan , C.B., Murali Manohar, B. and Balachandran, C. 2004. Chronic Aflatoxin B1 induced Hepatopathy in Ducks. Indian Vet. J. 81: 1210 – 1212
  5. Sundaravardharajan, K.R.,   R. John Christy and C. Prabhar(2004),Trend and seasonal variations of Egg Prices  in Pondicherry Union Territory”  Indian Journal of Agricultural Marketing 18(3)2004 : 201
  6. Kothandaraman,S. and Veerapandian,C.2005.Comparison of in vitro maturation of goat oocytes in TCM-199 and Ham’s F-10 medium. Indian Vet.J. 82:851-854
  7. Murali Krishnan, L,  Girish Kumar,V,  Ravindra, J.P. and Ramesha, K.P. (2005) Total protein concentration of ovarian follicular fluid in buffalo ovaries. Karnataka J.Agric.Sci., 18(3): (777-779)
  8. M.K.Vinuthan,V.Girish Kumar,M.Narayanaswamy,S.J.Arun and L.Murali Krishnan. (2005).Comparative study of the antihyperglycemic action of aqueous and methanol  extracts of curry leaves(Murraya Koenigii spreng) in rats. Mysore J.Agri.Sci., 39(3):392-395
  9. John Christy,R and M. Thirunavukkarasu (2006). “ Emerging Importance of Animal Health Economics – A Note ”, Indian Journal of Veterinary and animal sciences, Vol.2(3) 2006 : 113 – 117
  10. Varadharajan, A., Gnanasekar, R., Kothandaraman, S., Murali Krishnan, L., John Christy, R., Vijayalakshmi, R. and Vigil Anbiah, S.   ( 2007). Surgical correction of an acute ruminal impaction due to Phytobezoars in a cross bred cow  - a case report. The Royal Vet. J. India. 3 ( 1) :4 – 5
  11. Darwin Christdhas Henry, A. Eswaran and S.Vigil Anbiah (2007). Hypocholesterolemic effect of paddy straw mushroom in male albino rats . J. Eco-toxicol. Envirn Monitoring. 17 ( 6) : 515-522
  12. Vijayalakshmi,R., Naresh Kumar,C and Dhanalakshmi,B. 2008.Cereal based low fat yoghurt. Indian Journal of Dairy Science 61(5) : 342
  13. Kothandaraman S.and John Christy,R. 2008.Treatment of mastitis in local cows by administration of ceftriaxone ( Intacef) : A case study. Intas Polivet. 9 (1):57

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH PROJECTS

S. No.

Title of the Project

Funding agency

Collaborating department

1

Ethno medicinal garden of veterinary importance

NMPB

Dept. of Horticulture

2

Rural youth empowerment through edible mushroom production

DBT

Dept. of Plant Pathology

3

Farming systems for livelihood security of small and marginal farmers in disadvantaged districts of Tamil Nadu

 

NAIP - ICAR

Dept. of Agronomy
4.
 Ethno medicinal garden of veterinary importance
NMPB
 Dept. of Horticulture
Popular articles  published:
Following are the popular articles published by the staff of Division of Animal Husbandry since 2002 to enhance the knowledge in livestock rearing of the farming community and students who aspire for livestock enterprise.
  1. Vijayalakshmi, R. and Vigil Anbiah, S. (2008) Revitalization of folklore medicine in animal health care system. Annamalai University Agricultural Journal Golden Jubilee special issue Vo. XIII . P.13
  2. John Christy, R. Kothandaraman, S and Muralikrishnan, L. (2008). Crossbred calf management. Velan Kathir. Apr - Jun  (9): 76 - 79.
  3. Varadharajan, A. (2008). Reasons for Reproductive failure in milch cows (Tamil). Kozhi Nanban. 26 (9): 15 - 17.
  4. Varadharajan, A and Gnanasekar, R. (2008). White Pig Rearing - A profitable enterprise (Tamil). Velan Kathir. Apr - Jun (9): 47 - 52.
  5. Kothandaraman, S., Gnanasekar, R and John Christy, R. (2008). Prevention of early
    embryonic mortality in dairy cows (Tamil). Velan Kathir. Jan - Mar (9): 22 -24.
  6. Vijayalakshmi ( 2007) . Paneer matrum paneer moolam thayarikum unavu porutkal.
    Kaalnadai Kathir, Oct- Nov p.25-26.
  7. Varadharajan, A and Gnanasekar, R. (2007). Effects of worm infections and its control in
    goats (Tamil). Velan Kathir. Jul - Sep (8) : 51-56.
  8. Varadharajan, A and Gnanasekar, R. (2007). Pigeon and Quail raising practices (Tamil).
    Velan Kathir. Oct - Dec (8) : 14 -19.
  9. Varadharajan,A. and Vigil Anbiah,S. (2005).Japanese quail Rearing Kozhi Nanban 23 (6): 9
  10. Varadharajan,A. and Vigil Anbiah,S. (2004).Pigeon Rearing Kozhi Nanban   23 (3): 17.
  11. Varadharajan, A. (2004). General control and prevention of parasitic diseases in poultry.
    Pashudhan 19(08): 3&5.
  12. Varadharajan, A., Gnanasekar, R. and John Christy, R. (2004). Nitrate toxicity I farm
    animals. Pashudhan 19(09): 3.
  13. Varadharajan, A. (2004). Vaccination failures in poultry (Tamil). Kozhi Nanban. 22(8):11-1
  14. Varadharajan, A. and Vigil Anbiah, S. (2004). Pigeon Farming (Tamil). Kozhi Nanban.
    23(3):17.
  15. Varadharajan, A. and John Christy, R. (2004). Factors responsible for reduction in layer
    productivity and its alleviating measures (Tamil). Kozhi Nanban. 23(5):5-6&10.
  16. M.M.H. Khan and Vijayalakshmi, R., 2003, Souvenir- Golden Jubilee Celebrations,
    08.07.2003.
  17. Vigil Anbiah,S. and Gnanasekar,R. (2003). Goat diseases and its prevention. Velan Kadhir
    4 (2):13.     
  18. Varadharajan, A. (2003). Mastitis therapy: An overview. Pashudhan 18 (4): 3.
  19. Varadharajan, A and S. Vigil Anbiah (2003) Goat rearing and breeds (Tamil): Velankadhir
    Jul-Sep 2003.
  20. Ramesh, V., Thanga Tamil Vanan and Varadharajan, A. (2002). Improvement of
    reproductive performance of buffaloes. Pashudhan 17 (1): 1&10.
  21. Ramesh, V., Thanga Tamil Vanan and Varadharajan, A. (2002). Effect of stress on
    reproduction in pigs. Pashudhan 17 (4): 1&5.
  22. Varadharajan, A., Muralidharan, J. and Ramesh, V. (2002). Control and prevention of
     ectoparasites in farm animals. Pashudhan 17 (8): 4.
  23. Varadharajan, A. and John Christy, R. (2002). Aflatoxins: Its effect on poultry and the
    ways to prevent in poultry feeds (Tamil). Kozhi Nanban. September, 2002: 17-18 & 24.
  24. Varadharajan, A. (2002). Winter management of milch cows(Tamil). Kozhi Nanban.
    December, 2002: 13-14 & 20.
STAFF AWARDED – DISTINCTIONS
Dr.R.Vijayalakshmi
  1. Rao Bahadur Dr. R. Swaminatha Ayyar Medal                                1992
  2. Dr. C.J. Baskar Memorial prize                                                     1992
  3. Rao Sahib Dr. J. Vinayaka Mudaliar Medal                                     1992
  4. Puratchi Thalaivi Dr. J. Jayalalitha Endowment award
    for the best outstanding post graduate student                               1994
  5. Dr. V. Kurien Medal for the best outstanding Ph.D Student               2005
Dr.R.John Christy
  1. Received Chancellor of TANUVAS Thiru Bhishma Narain
    Singh Award for the Best M.V.Sc student                                        2001
 
 
     
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