A.

Veterinary Faculty

A1.

On-going Research Projects:

1.        

Prevalence of diseases of animals & birds at veterinary hospital of Kamdhenu University.

2019

2022

2.        

Effect of FMD vaccination on production and reproduction in the cows and buffaloes.

2020

2022

3.        

Etiodiagnosis of bacterial mastitis in milch animals of Himmatnagar Taluka, Gujarat.

2021

2024

4.        

Study on existing farm hygiene practices in correlation with mammary gland and hoof affections in milch animals.

2021

2023

5.        

To evaluate immunomodulatory activity of cinnamon oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) in broiler.

2022

2022

6.        

To evaluate growth promoting effects of clove oil (Syzygium aromaticum) in broiler.

2022

2022

7.        

The study of the seasonal prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites by faecal examination of captive deer and antelope at Sri Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara.

2022

2022

8.        

Molecular detection for the presence of the resistant gene in the housefly against pyrethroid insecticides.

2022

2022

9.        

Comparative efficacy of herbal formulation on clinical mastitis in Goats.

2022

2022

10.    

To study therapeutic effect of anthelmintics against gastrointestinal parasites of birds kept at Sri Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara.

2022

2022

11.    

Isolation, identification and antibiogram of cloacal microflora from captive zoo birds of Shri Sayaji Baug zoo, Vadodara.

2022

2022

12.    

Antimicrobial resistance genes profiling of Escherichia coli isolates for colistin resistance and integrons.

2022

2022

13.    

Whole genome sequencing and genome mining of Escherichia coli isolates for Antimicrobial resistance genes.

2022

2022

14.    

Enumeration and comparison of total viable bacterial count from bovine dung.

2022

2022

15.    

Therapeutic management of transmissible venereal tumour in dogs.

2022

2022

16.    

Peripartum nutritional management and postpartum fertility in Gir cows.

2022

2023

17.    

Applicability of Conventional, CASA and Flow Cytometry Based In Vitro Sperm Function Assays in Predicting Field Fertility of Cryopreserved Bovine Semen.

2022

2022

18.    

Evaluation of the antimicrobial potential of ZnO nanoparticles.

2022

2022

19.    

Determination of prevalence of Vibrio spp. in fish and their environment.

2022

2022

20.    

Surgical management of canine mammary neoplasia along with adjuvant Doxorubicin chemotherapy.

2022

2022

21.    

Clinical studies on surgical anaesthesia using Glycopyrrolate-Dexmedetomidine- Butorphanol for premedication with Tiletamine-Zolazepam induction and Isoflurane maintenance in dogs and cats.

2022

2022

22.    

Studies on prevalence and management of lameness in horses.

2022

2023

23.    

Studies on ear mites in cats and its therapeutic management.

2022

2022

24.    

Standardization and evaluation of chicken cutlets prepared with Moringa oleifera flowers.

2022

2022

25.    

Gross, Morphology and Histology of Mesenteric Lymphnodes in Goat (Capra hircus).

2022

2022

26.    

Expression of P-glycoprotein by curcumin and its effects on pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin in broilers.

2022

2022-23

27.    

In silico screening of phytomolecules against bovine rotavirus.

2022

2022

28.    

Disposition kinetics of marbofloxacin in broiler birds alone and along with organic acids.

2022

2022

29.    

Detection and molecular characterization of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) from poultry.

2022

2024

30.    

Detection of Neospora caninum in aborted bovine/bubaline dam and fetuses. 

2022

2023

31.    

Clinical study on traumatic injuries in peacocks. (Pavo cristatus)

2022

2022-23

32.    

Correlation between infrared thermometer measured body surface temperature and mercury/digital thermometer measured rectal temperature in bubaline.

2022

2024

33.    

Gross and histomorphological observations of orbital glands in fowl.

2022

2023

34.    

Development of polymerase spiral reaction assay for the rapid detection of Anaplasma marginale in the bovine.

2022

2024

35.    

Ultrasonographic assessment of abdominal affections in dogs.

2022

2024

36.    

Detection and characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in raw milk from dairy animals.

2022

2024

37.    

Standardization of dried blood spot (DBS) for differential leukocyte count (DLC) in Surti buffaloes.

2022

2023

38.    

In vitro and in vivo evaluation of acaricidal effect of polyherbal oil mixture on ticks.

2022

2023

39.    

Effect of seasons on histoarchitecture and histochemistry of pancreas of Jaffarabadi buffalo.

2022

2024

40.    

Studies on salivary fern pattern during estrus cycle in Gir cow and Jaffrabadi buffalo.

2022

2023

41.    

Study of nutritional status of dairy animals of Anand district.

2022

2023

42.    

Effect of Different feeding methods on Performance of Lactating Crossbred Cows.

2022

2022

43.    

Dietary interventions to enhance performance of growing crossbred heifers.

2022

2023

44.    

In-vitro evaluation of babul pods and soap nut (Sapindus mukorossi) on methane emission.

2022

2022

45.    

Development of Environment Friendly Feeding Regimes for dairy cattle to mitigate methane emission and enhance productivity.

2022

2023

46.    

Growth performance of post weaned kankrej calves on direct fed microbials based ration.

2022

2022

47.    

Comparative performance of early weaned crossbred calves reared under different milk feeding regimes.

2022

2023

48.    

Growth performance of Crossbred Heifers on high plane of nutrition.

2022

2023

49.    

Growth performance of Crossbred Heifer Calves fed rumen protected lysine and methionine.

2022

2023

50.    

Performance of feeding distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) on milk production of Crossbred Cows.

2022

2023

51.    

Assessment of earthworm species Eisenia foetida and Endrullus engeniae with day light alteration in vermicompost production.

2022

2023

52.    

Studies on Comparative urine endocrine profile of different breeds of cattle and buffaloes.

2022

2022

53.    

Effects of varying levels of dietary energy and crude protein on juvenile growth performance and economics of rearing Ankaleshwar chicken.

2022

2022

54.    

Comparative study of buck effect and hormonal protocol for synchronization of estrus in Surti goats.

2022

2022

55.    

Effect of different floor space allowance on growth and feed efficiency of post weaned Indigenous lambs under intensive rearing system.

2022

2022

56.    

Supplementation of Moringa oleifera as concentrate source on growth performance of Surti kids.

2022

2022

57.    

PCR-RFLP based validation of SNPs of GnRH-II, VIPR-I, GHR, OCX-32 genes and their association with egg production and egg weight in Anand Synthetic White Leghorn Chicken and Anand Bantamised White Leghorn Chicken.

2022

2022

58.    

SNPs identification in GHR, IGF-I, OCX- 32 and GDF9 genes and their association with egg production in Anand Synthetic White Leghorn and Anand Bantamised White Leghorn Chicken.

2022

2022

59.    

Knowledge and adaption of dairy farmers to control bovine ecto-parasites in Anand and Kheda districts.

2022

2022

60.    

Melatonin expression patterns during breeding and non- breeding season in short day and long day breeders.

2022

2023

61.    

Influence of service period on ranking of Mehsana buffalo bulls based on first lactation milk yield.

2022

2022

62.    

Study on A1/A2 β casein protein gene variants of Gir and Crossbred cattle using PCR-RFLP.

2022

2024

63.    

Development of weight estimation formula using linear type traits and its comparative efficacy to predict live body weight in Surti goats.

2022

2024

64.    

Studies on hemato-biochemical alteration in leptospirosis confirmed dogs.

2022

2024

65.    

Influence of non-genetic factors on occurrence of mastitis in the sheep flocks of Himmatnagar Taluka.

2022

2024

66.    

Survey on camel husbandry practices by camel cart owners in Sabarkantha district.

2022

2024

67.    

Study of nutritional management practises in organized dairy farms of Sabarkantha district.

2022

2024

68.    

Preliminary investigation on physio biochemical changes associated with Hyperketonemia in freshly-calved dairy Cattle.

2022

2024-25

69.    

Development of MOOC on dairy farming techniques.

2022

2024

70.    

Prevailing crossbred calf mortality & its pattern in operational area of Dairy Vigyan Kendra, Vejalpur.

2022

2023

   A2.

Completed Research Projects:

1.        

Dynamics of vaginal metabiota during estrous cycle and its association with reproductive hormones in Bubalus bubalis.

2017

2018/2019

2.        

Epidemiological surveillance of important diseases of cattle and buffaloes in milk shed area of Sabarkantha district

2015

2016

3.        

Studies of Animal Husbandry practices in dairy animals of Sabarkantha district in relation to women empowerment.

2015

2016

4.        

Evaluate electronic cow-side test for diagnosis of Subclinical Ketosis in Bovines.

2019

2020

5.        

Expression of selected biomarker candidate genes to confer in vitro maturation of oocytes in Indian buffaloes.

2021

2022

6.        

Comparative morphological study of hairs of different animals. 

2019

2022

A3.

Recommendations:

1.        

Dynamics of vaginal metabiota during estrous cycle and its association with reproductive hormones in Bubalus bubalis.

2017

2018/2019

2.        

Evaluate electronic cow-side test for diagnosis of Subclinical Ketosis in Bovines.

2019

2020

3.        

Expression of selected biomarker candidate genes to confer in vitro maturation of oocytes in Indian buffaloes.

2021

2022

B.

Dairy Faculty

B1.

On-going Research Projects:

1.        

Technology for manufacture of paneer incorporated with lemon rinds.

2022

2025

2.        

Technological means to produce value-added ‘Bhapa dahi’.

2022

2025

3.        

Quantification of selected preservatives in milk using existing qualitative tests.

2022

2024

4.        

Evaluation of Moringa oleifera pod powder as natural antioxidant in ghee.

2022

2024

5.        

Evaluation of physico-chemical characteristics and biofunctional properties of probiotic whey and fruit based frozen candy.

2022

2024

6.        

Evaluation of techno-functional attributes of Weissella Strains isolated from traditional fermented foods and human fecal matter.

2022

2023

7.        

Production and Characterization of anti-diabetic and ACE inhibitory peptides from fermented camel milk.

2022

2024-2025

8.        

Development and performance evaluation of hybrid integrated milk cooling system.

2022

2025

9.        

Financial Ratio analysis of Maahi milk producer company.

2022

2023

10.    

Assessment of anti-oxidative effect of Olive (Olea europaea L.) leaves in ghee.

2022

2024

B2.

Completed Research Projects:

1.        

Detection of oil adulteration in milk by chromatographic methods in-tandem with chromogenic methods.

2017

2019

2.        

Development of low calorie fibre enriched milk-beetroot based Burfi.

2016

2019

3.        

Process optimization of milk based peanut Thabdi.

2017

2020

4.        

Quality assessment of market samples of Paneer sold in Amreli District.

2019

2021/2020

5.        

Study on process standardization and optimization of reduced sugar fennel based lassi.

2019

2021

6.        

Nanotechnology based dipstick for the instant detection of milk adulterants.

2016-17

2020-21

7.        

Identification of “signature sequence” associated with raw milk quality and safety of dairy products: A metagenomics approach.

2018-19

2021-22

8.        

Development of carrot juice based reduced sugar milk drink.

2019

2022

9.        

Physico-chemical and sensory characteristics of market samples of Peda sold in Saurashtra region of Gujarat State.

2019

2021

10.    

Study of novel preservatives alternative to formalin.

2020

2022

11.    

Characterization of ghee prepared from sheep milk and evaluation of its shelf life during storage.

2020

2022

B3.

Recommendations:

1.        

Detection of oil adulteration in milk by chromatographic methods in-tandem with chromogenic method.

2017

2019

2.        

Process optimization of milk based peanut Thabdi.

2017

2020

3.        

Study on process standardization and optimization of reduced sugar fennel based lassi.

2019

2021

4.        

Study of novel preservatives alternative to Formalin. 

2020

2022

5.        

Characterization of ghee prepared from sheep milk and evaluation of its shelf life during storage.

2020

2022

6.        

Development of carrot juice based reduced sugar milk drink.

2019

2022

7.        

Identification of “signature sequence” associated with raw milk quality and safety of dairy products: A metagenomics approach.

2021-22

2021-22

C.

Fisheries Faculty

C1.

On-going Research Projects:

1.        

Mapping of endo- and ectoparasites in some freshwater fishes along reservoirs of Sabarkantha District, Gujarat.

2019

2022

2.        

Status of fish disease and health management practices in rural freshwater aquaculture of Tapi District of Gujarat.

2021

2023

3.        

Survey study on socio-economic status of fish farmers and fishermen of Tapi District, Gujarat.

2021

2023

4.        

Biochemical characterization, antioxidant potential and phycocolloid content of seaweeds available on Saurashtra coast.

2022

2024

5.        

Impact of herbs Shatavari and Ashwagandha on growth performance of freshwater fish Cirrhinus mrigala.

2022

2024-25

6.        

Reproductive biology of the Malabar grouper (Epinephelus malabaricus) landed at fishing harbour, Veraval.

2022

2024

7.        

Seaweed diversity and their associations with gastropods along the intertidal coast of Loej, Gujarat.

2022

2025

8.        

Marine fish catch composition of mechanized gill netters off Porbandar coast, Gujarat.

2022

2025

9.        

Effect of chitosan, gelatin and chitosan-gelatin based coating blended with clove essential oil on the quality attributes of peeled shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) stored under refrigerated condition.

2022

2024

10.    

Effect of active and vacuum packaging on the quality of dried white fish (Lactarius lactarius) during storage period.

2022

2024

11.    

Assessment of phytoplankton diversity of Hiran-2 reservoir, Gujarat.

2022

2024-25

12.    

Genetic characterization and nutritional profiling of few Indigenous fishes in Tapi District.

2022

2026

C2.

Completed Research Projects:

1.        

Complete nutritional profiling of few locally available ingredients to design economically viable aqua feeds.

2016

2021

2.        

Comparative study of integrated farming of Indian major carps with mussel (Lamellidens marginalis) and Indian major carps.

2016

2021

3.        

A pilot project on the feasibility of inland saline aquaculture at Bhamsara.

2019

2021

C3.

Recommendation:

1.        

Complete nutritional profiling of a few locally available ingredients to design economically viable aqua feeds. -Scientific recommendation

2016

2021