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Research Projects of KU approved in VASRC/AGRESCO
Research Projects of KU approved in VASRC/AGRESCO

Research Projects of KU approved in VASRC/AGRESCO

 

Kamdhenu University

Research Projects (Approved in VASRC/AGRESCO) -
Year 2023

A.

Veterinary Faculty

A1.

On-going Research Projects:

Sr. No.

Title of the Project

Sanctioned Year

Tentative time for completion

1

Central Disease Research Station (Bacterial)

Research Centre for Viral Diseases

Diagnostic Centre for Mastitis

1967

1979

1966

Non plan continued scheme

2

Enumeration and comparison of total viable bacterial count from bovine dung

2022

Non plan continued scheme

3

Project for investigation and research in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anand

1975 (approved in 9th AGRESCO)

Non plan continued scheme

4

Central Disease Research Station (C.D.R.S. - Parasitic Control)

1964

Non plan continued scheme

5

Central Disease Research Station (C.D.R.S. - Parasitic Control)

Molecular detection of the presence of the target resistance in the housefly against pyrethroid insecticides.

2022

Non plan continued scheme

6

Scheme for the Study of Infertility in Cattle

2022

Non plan continued scheme

7

Imparting Education on Semenology & Frozen Semen Technology to the Students and Field Veterinarians

1986

Non plan continued scheme

8

Peripartum nutritional management and postpartum fertility in Gir cows.

2022

Dec-2023

9

Studies on prevalence and management of lameness in horses.

2022

continued

10

Strengthening of New Department at Veterinary Science College

a. Veterinary Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine

b. Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension

Not applicable

continued

11

To study efficacy of anthelmintics against gastrointestinal parasites of birds kept at Shri Sayaji Baug Zoo, Vadodara

2022

continued

12

Case registration and follow up charges for animals

2002

continued

13

Case registration and follow up charges for animals-current -differ than No.. 13

2002

continued

14

Lymphocyte proliferation assay and Phagocytic activity in dystocia and endometritic bovines

March 2021

Dec 2023

15

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

2022

Dec 2023

16

Antibacterial, antioxidant and cytotoxicity effect of nano selenium in vitro

2021

Dec 2023

17

ICAR Research project on “Indian Network for fisheries and animal AMR (INFAAR)

2018

continued

18

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

2022

2024

19

Pre Clinical studies on oncolytic effects of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV)

2020

2023

20

Network Program on Antimicrobial Resistance, Superbugs & One Health
Veterinary and fisheries node

2022

2024

21

Diagnosis of Infectious diseases of animals

Since establishment of Dept.

continued

22

Establishment of Biomonitoring centre for Animal health hazards caused by environmental pollutants

2000/2006 -transfer in Patho dept, SKnagar

continued

23

Fisheries Development through FFDA  

2009

continued

24

Etiopathological investigation of various samples

NA

NA

25

Establishment of Regional Animal Disease Investigation Centre at Sardarkrushinagar

2022

2024

26

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

2022

2024

27

Evaluation of resistance in ticks against synthetic pyrethroid compounds by esterase enzyme assay

April 2021

Dec 2023

28

Diagnosis of parasitic disease

Since establishment of Dept.

continued

29

Expression of Permeability-glycoprotein (P-glycoprotein) by curcumin and its effects on pharmacokinetics of marbofloxacin in broilers

2022

Dec 2023

30

Predictive prognostic value of certain blood biochemical indices in referred bovine dystocia

2021

Dec 2023

31

Studies on Diaphragmatic hernia in Mehsani buffaloes

2008, spill over in 2018

To be spill over

32

Clinical study on traumatic injuries in peacocks (Pavo cristatus)

2022

2024

33

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

2022

Dec 2023

34

Studies on hemato-biochemical alteration in leptospirosis confirmed dogs

2022

2024

35

Knowledge of dairy farmers about zoonotic diseases in South Gujarat

2021

2023

36

Perception of peri-urban dairy farmers about climate change and adaptation strategies

2021

2023

37

Establishment of Regional Animal Disease Diagnosis & Research Laboratory

2012

continued

38

Serodiagnosis of Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) in goats from south Gujarat

2020

2023

39

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

2022

2023

40

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

2022

2023

41

Evaluation and validation of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of medicinal plants used by vanbandhus of South Gujarat

June 2012

continued

42

Ultrasonographic assessment of abdominal affections in dogs

2022

2024

43

Establishment of Veterinary Clinical Research & Experiential Learning Complex

2012

continued

44

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

2022

2023

45

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

2022

2023

46

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

2022

continued

47

Preliminary Investigation on Physio-biochemical Changes associated with Hyperketonemia in Freshly-calved Dairy Cattle

2022

2024

48

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

2020

2024

49

Effect of Different Feeding Systems on Performance of Lactating Crossbred Cows

2022

2023

50

Dietary Interventions to Enhance Performance of Growing Crossbred Heifers

2022

2023

51

Study of nutritional status of dairy animals of Anand district

2022

2023

52

Establishing Genomic Selection Network for Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Breeds in Gujarat

2022

2026

53

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

2022

2023

54

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

2021

2023

55

Growth Performance of Crossbred Heifer Calves Fed Rumen Protected Lysine and Methionine

2021

2023

56

Performance of Feeding Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) on Milk Production of Crossbred Cows

2021

2023

57

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

2021

2023

58

Central Poultry Research Station

1964

NA

59

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

2022

2023

60

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

2022

2023

61

Effects of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed powder supplementation on growth performance, haemato-biochemical profile and faecal characteristics in Mehsana kids

2021

2023

62

Effects of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seed powder supplementation on growth performance, haemato-biochemical profile and faecal characteristics in Kankrej calves

2021

2023

63

Relationship between Udder and Leg Hygiene Scores and Subclinical Mastitis

2021

2023

64

Effect of probiotic supplementation on growth the performance of broiler rabbits

2019

2023

65

Utilization of goat milk for preparation of value-added indigenous milk products

2006

NA

66

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

2022

2024

67

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

2022

2023

68

SNP study in genes related to prolificacy of Surti goats

2021

2023

69

Evaluation of value-added chicken egg balls incorporated with different levels of finger millet flour

2021

2023

70

Efficacy of Deep Learning Meta-Architecture for Identification of Gir Cattle

May 2020

Sep 2023

71

Adoption of scientific practices by the dairy farmers of Junagadh district

2019-20

2023

72

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

2022

2023

73

Survey on camel husbandry practices by camel cart owners in Sabarkantha District

2022

2023

74

Study of nutritional management practices in organized dairy farms of Sabarkantha District

2022

2024

75

Assessment of blood cells’ Immunocompetence of Surti goats bearing single and twin foetus during the peripartum period

2023

2024

76

Whole genome sequencing of Salmonella Enteritidis isolates for analysis of virulence associated genes and antimicrobial resistance genes

2023

Dec 2023

77

Exploring genomic diversity using whole genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis in canine parvovirus- 2 from diarrheic dogs

2023

2024

78

Decoding genetic potential of a novel camel rumen isolate Clostridium spp. through whole genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis

2023

 2023

79

Surveillance of Lumpy skin disease virus in the cattle

2023

Dec 2023

80

Isolation and genotyping of Avian orthoavulavirus 1 using next generation sequencing

2023

Dec 2023

81

Isolation, identification, and characterization of multiple drug resistant organisms from human, animal, and environment interphase

2023

Dec 2023

82

Studying the role of essential oil nano emulsions in shelf-life extension of raw market meat

2023

Dec 2023

83

To evaluate growth promoting effect of cinnamon oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) in broiler

2023

Dec 2023

84

Determination of in vitro antibacterial activity and minimum inhibitory concentration of thyme oil (Thymus vulgaris)

2023

Dec 2023

85

Early Pregnancy in Buffaloes with Reference to Luteal Blood Flow Area and Biomarkers

2023

2024

86

Evaluation of the Cryoprotective Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Supplementation in TYFG Extender for Buffalo Bull Semen

2023

Dec 2023

87

Standardization of cardiac Indices using echocardiography and thoracic radiography in dogs

2023

Dec 2023

88

Clinical Studies on Incidence, Diagnosis and Management of Neoplasm in Canine

2023

Dec 2024

89

Comparative studies on Propofol, Ketofol, and Zolefol as induction agents in Atropine-Xylazine-Butorphanol Premedicated with Isoflurane as maintenance anaesthetic agent in dogs

2023

Dec 2023

90

Clinical Studies on Prostatic affections in dogs

2023

Dec 2023

91

Establishment and characterization of novel bovine cell lines

2023

Dec 2025

92

Male calves disposal pattern and associated problems in livestock farming

2023

2025

93

Methicillin resistance in coagulase positive and coagulase negative staphylococci from skin affections of cattle and dogs

2023

2024

94

Molecular identification of Campylobacter fetus from cattle, sheep, and goat

2023

2024

95

To study the co-infection of Canine Coronavirus (CoCV), Canine Astrovirus (CaAstV), Canine Parvovirus (CPV) and SARS-CoV-2 in dogs

2023

2023-24

96

Metformin toxicity on the intestine and gills of adult zebrafish (Danio rerio)

2023

Dec 2023

97

Patho-molecular investigation of abortion in cattle and buffalo

2023

Dec 2024

98

Etiopathological investigation of equine encephalitis in Gujarat

2023

2025

99

Production of polyclonal antisera against Goatpox virus

2023

2024

100

Prevalence of Anaplasma spp. infection in bovine

2023

2024

101

Integration of PK – PD relationship of danofloxacin in poultry

2023

2024

102

Seasonal influence on Anti Mullarian Hormone (AMH) in equine during different reproductive status

2023

2023

103

Clinical efficacy of nebulization therapy in caprine pneumonia

2023

2024

104

Gross and Histomorphological studies on the salivary glands of Surti Goat

2023

2023

105

Effect of rumen protected niacin supplementation on physio-biochemical and milk production parameters in peri-partum Surti Buffaloes

2023

2024

106

Development of a polymerase spiral reaction assay for rapid detection of Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis in Dogs

2023

2023

107

Detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) in the dogs presented with pyoderma/ otitis externa/ urinary tract infection

2023

2024

108

Clinical evaluation on ketamine-midazolam-butorphanol and tiletamine-zolazepam-butorphanol combination as induction and isoflurane as maintenance anaesthetic agents in cats

2023

2023

109

Incidence, diagnosis, and management of neoplasms in dogs

2023

2025

110

Determination of acute and chronic renal diseases using ultrasonographic evaluation of renal cortical thickness to aorta diameter ratio in dogs

2023

2023

111

Doppler echocardiographic studies of dilated cardiomyopathy and mitral valve insufficiency in dogs

2023

2024

112

Evaluation of activity of inflammatory cytokines in bovine mastitis

2023

2024

113

Evaluation of histopathological changes in adult zebrafish following exposure to Bisphenol-A

2023

2024

114

Evaluation of histopathological changes in gills, intestine and kidney of adult zebrafish following exposure to tributyltin

2023

2024

115

Evaluation of in vitro antibacterial activity of Chaksu (Cassia absus L.) seed powder

2023

2024

116

Sero-Prevalence of Bovine Tuberculosis in Gujarat State

2023

2024

117

Clinical study on anaesthetic regimens of atropine sulphate and glycopyrrolate with butorphanol as preanesthetic and tiletamine - zolazepam as induction and maintenance anaesthesia for elective ovariohysterectomy in dogs

2023

2024

118

Comparative efficacy of Sericin and Selenium nano-particles as additive on Freezability and fertility of Gir Bull Semen

2023

2025

119

Radiographic Morphometry of Stifle Joint in Goats (Capra hircus)

2023

2024

120

Patho-epidemiological study of jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus infection in the sheep and goats’ population in North Gujarat, India

2023

2024

121

Radiographic Evaluation of Cardiac Morphometry in German Shepherd and Labrador Retrievers Dogs

2023

2025

122

Effect of supplementing senna gardneri on digestibility and methane emission in adult cattle

2023

2023

123

Effect of dietary supplementation of soapnut shell powder on digestibility and rumen fermentation in cattle

2023

2023

124

Effect of direct fed microbial and solid-state fermented biomass on digestibility and rumen fermentation in adult Surti buffaloes

2023

2023

125

Effect feeding lentil straw and DFM on methane mitigation in cross-bred dairy cattle

2023

2023

126

Effect of feeding Direct Fed Microbials (DFM) on nutrient digestibility and rumen parameters in adult sheep

2023

2023

127

Effect of coconut coir on digestibility, rumen fermentation and rumen microbes in Goat

2023

2023

128

SNPs identification in MTNR1A, MC4R, VLDLR, PRLR and DRD1 genes and their association with egg production in Anand Synthetic White Leghorn and Anand Bantamised White Leghorn Chicken

2023

2023

129

Effect of flushing ration on productive and reproductive performance of Surti goats under intensive system of rearing

2023

2023

130

Standardization and evaluation of chicken cutlets prepared with Versha Dodi/ Jivanti (Telosmapallida) flowers

2023

2023

131

Growth performance of crossbred heifers on various combinations of energy and protein in total mixed ration

2023

2024

132

Performance of post weaned crossbred calves fed roughage chaffed at different lengths under different feeding methods

2023

2024

133

Performance of heifers rearing under different paddy straw feeding regimes

2023

2024

134

Impact of egg weight on fertility, hatchability, and day-old chick’s weight in native chicken of North Gujarat (Proposed as “Aravali”)

2023

2023

135

Study of chemical composition of eggs of Ankaleshwar, Kadaknath, White Leghorn (Anand Bantamized White Leghorn), native chicken of North Gujarat (Proposed as “Aravali”) and free-range chicken (field condition)

2023

2023

136

Comparative study of haemato-biochemical parameters in Ankaleshwar, Aseel, Kadaknath and native chicken of North Gujarat (Proposed as “Aravali”) during summer and winter season

2023

2023

137

Efficiency of different estrus synchronization protocols in Surti goats

2023

2024

138

Study on hormonal and biochemical profile for early pregnancy diagnosis in Surti buffaloes

2023

2024

139

Optimization of age at puberty in weaned Surti buffalo female calves by feeding different levels   of protein

2023

2025

140

Efficacy of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) leaves powder as a feed additive for broiler chickens

2023

2023

141

Chemical Composition and In Vitro estimation of Mushroom Cultivated Agro-industrial By-products

2023

2024

142

Effect of parity and stage of lactation on milk somatic cell count in Gir Cow

2023

2024

143

Effect of Supplementing Rumen Protected Niacin (RPN) on Production Performance and Postpartum Fertility in Periparturient Gir Cows

2023

2025

144

Studies on nutritive value of Super Napier Grass-Pakchong-I in   growing dry non pregnant Gir cows

2023

2023-24

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

7

Gross, Morphology and Histology of Mesenteric Lymph Nodes in Goat (Capra hircus)

2022

2023

8

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

2023

9

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

2022

2023

10

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

2022

2023

11

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

2022

2023

12

Whole genome sequencing and genome mining of Escherichia coli isolates for AMR genes

2022

2023

13

To study the seasonal prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of captive deer and antelope at Sri Sayajibaug Zoo, Vadodara

2022

2023

14

Evaluation of the antimicrobial potential of ZnO nanoparticles

2022

2023

15

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

2022

2023

16

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

2022

2023

17

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

2022

2023

18

Therapeutic management of transmissible venereal tumour in dogs

2022

2023

19

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

2022

2023

20

Surgical management of canine mammary neoplasia along with adjuvant Doxorubicin chemotherapy

2022

2023

21

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

2022

2023

22

Comparative Efficacy of Herbal Formulation on Clinical Mastitis in Goats

2022

2023

23

Studies on ear mites in cats and its therapeutic management

2022

2023

24

Green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles using plant leaf extract (olive, aloe vera) and its antimicrobial activity

2019-2022

2023

25

Molecular detection and characterization of Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV) from bursa

2020

2023

26

Molecular and serological diagnosis of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis in bovines

2019

2023

27

Surveillance of COVID-19 in non-human host

2021

2023

28

Immunohistochemical expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) in squamous epithelial neoplasms of animals and its correlation with histopathological classification and grading

2020

2023

29

Acute and subacute oral toxicity study of Marchadi (Catharanthus pusillus) extract in Wistar rats

2020

2023

30

Serum Amyloid A concentration in various clinical condition of horses 

2021

2023

31

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in ruminants and small ruminants of Banaskantha district

2021

2023

32

Molecular characterization of carbapenem resistance in members of the family Enterobacteriaceae from bovine milk samples

2021

2023

33

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

2022

2023

34

Insilico screening of phytomolecules against bovine rotavirus

2022

2023

35

Wound healing effect of polyherbal extracts in rat

2021

2023

36

Study of blood flow parameters of middle uterine artery in uterine torsion affected cows and buffaloes

2021

2023

37

Clinical management of diaphyseal long bone fracture in bovine

2019

2023

38

Molecular detection of Theileriosis in small ruminants

2021

2023

39

To study the efficacy of herbal preparations of Ficus religiosa, Punica granatum and Aloe vera in canine skin disorders

2019

2023

40

Gross and histomorphological observation of orbital glands in fowl

2022

2023

41

Therapeutic efficacy of intermittent haemodialysis (IHD) in renal disorders in dogs

2021

2023

42

Postnatal gross anatomical and histomorphological studies on the heart of goat

2021

2023

43

Study on antibiogram pattern of bacterial organisms associated with pyoderma infection in dogs

2021

2023

44

Evaluation of in vitro antibacterial effect of Linalool combined with Enrofloxacin, Gentamicin and Ceftriaxone

2020

2023

45

In vitro antibacterial effect of Catechin combined with Enrofloxacin, Gentamicin and Ceftriaxone

2020

2023

46

To study electrocardiographic and echocardiograhic features of cardiac diseases in dogs of south Gujarat.

2021

2023

47

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

2022

2023

48

Standardization and application of CO2 Laser as alternative technique for surgery of tumours in dogs

2022

2023

49

Standardization and Application of Infrared Thermography in Musculoskeletal Disorders of Horses and Dogs

2022

2023

50

Prevalence of Diseases of Animals & Birds at Veterinary Hospital of Kamdhenu University  

2019

2023

51

Etiodiagnosis of Bacterial Mastitis in Milch Animals of Himmatnagar Taluka, Gujarat  

2021

2023

52

Growth performance of post weaned Kankrej calves on direct- fed microbials based ration

Feb, 2022

May 2022/2023

53

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

2022

2023

54

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

2020

2023

55

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

2022

2023

56

Standardization and evaluation of chicken cutlets prepared with moringa oleifera flowers

2022

2023

57

Growth performance of crossbred heifers on high plane of nutrition

2022

2023

58

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

2022

2023

59

Studies on Comparative urine endocrine profile of different breeds of Cattle and Buffaloes  

2022

2023

60

Development of environment friendly feeding regimes for dairy cattle to mitigate methane emission and enhance productivity

2022

2023

61

Effect of forage replacement with corn Silage feeding on growth performance of Surti goat

2022

2023

62

Relative gene expression of Interferon tau stimulated genes in Jaffarabadi Buffalo

May 2020

May 2022/2023

63

Genetic variation of Prolactin promotor & receptor genes in Gir Cattle

May 2020

May 2022/2023

64

Study of growth and lactation performance traits of Gir cattle and Jaffarabadi buffalo at B.M.F., KU, Amreli

2019-20

2023

65

Study of existing barn and animal hygiene practices and their relations with mammary and hoof affections in milch cows and buffaloes in Sabarkantha district

2021

2023

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

4

Studies on ear mites in cats and its therapeutic management

2022

2023

5

To study electrocardiographic and echocardiograhic features of cardiac diseases in dogs of south Gujarat

2021

2023

6

Development of environment friendly feeding regimes for dairy cattle to mitigate methane emission and enhance productivity-farmers Recommendation

2022

2023

7

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

2022

2023

8

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

2022

2023

9

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

2022

2023

10

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

2022

2023

11

Surgical management of canine mammary neoplasia along with adjuvant Doxorubicin chemotherapy

2022

2023

12

Surveillance of COVID-19 in non-human host

2021

2023

13

To study the efficacy of herbal preparations of Ficus religiosa, Punica granatum and Aloe vera in canine skin disorders

2019

2023

14

Postnatal gross anatomical and histomorphological studies on the heart of goat (Capra hircus)

2021

2023

15

Study on antibiogram pattern of bacterial organisms associated with pyoderma infection in dogs

2021

2023

16

Evaluation of in vitro antibacterial effect of Linalool combined with Enrofloxacin, Gentamicin and Ceftriaxone

2020

2023

17

In vitro antibacterial effect of Catechin combined with Enrofloxacin, Gentamicin and Ceftriaxone

2020

2023

18

To study electrocardiographic and echocardiographic features of cardiac diseases in dogs of south Gujarat

2021

2023

19

Standardization and Application of Infrared Thermography in Musculo- skeletal Disorders of Horses and Dogs

2020

2023

20

Growth performance of post weaned Kankrej calves on direct-fed microbials based ration

Feb 2022

May 2022/2023

21

Development of environment friendly feeding regimes for dairy cattle to mitigate methane emission and enhance productivity- Scientific Recommendation

2022

2023

22

(a) 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

2020

2023

23

(b) 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

2020

2023

24

Growth performance of crossbred heifers on high plane of nutrition

2021

2023

25

Relative gene expression of Interferon tau stimulated genes in Jaffarabadi Buffalo

May 2020

May 2022/2023

26

Genetic variation of Prolactin promotor & receptor genes in Gir Cattle

May 2020

May 2022/2023

27

Study of growth and lactation performance traits of Gir cattle and Jaffarabadi buffalo at B.M.F., JAU, Amreli

2019-20

2023

B.

Dairy Faculty

B1.

On-going Research Projects:

1

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

2023

2024-2025

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

Technology for manufacture of paneer incorporated with lemon rinds

2022

2025

7

Development and performance evaluation of hybrid integrated milk cooling system

2022

2025

8

MOOC on Dairy farming Techniques

2022

2023

9

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

2022

2024

10

Evaluation of the anticancer effect of fermented milk postbiotic against colon cancer cell line

2023

2024

11

Evaluation of antianemic activity of fermented cactus pear fruit (Opuntia elatior Mill.) beverage in laboratory animal model

2023

2024

12

Development of dye based qualitative test for detection of rancid ghee adulteration in fresh ghee

2023

2025

13

Evaluation of oxidative stability of ghee incorporated with non-conventional plant sources

2023

2024

14

Technological means to manufacture chhana based cake using ghee residue and WPC

2023

2025

15

Technology of kalakand utilizing aonla powder and its shelf-life studies

2023

2025

16

Study of phase change materials properties in cooling application

2023

2026

17

Study of rheological properties of ice cream mix

2023

2024

18

Development and standardization of scale to measure attitude of dairy farmers towards value addition of milk

2023

2025

19

Development and standardization of scale to measure attitude of farmers towards internet exposure

2023

2025

20

Development and standardization of scale to measure the attitude of dairy farmers towards control of ectoparasites

2023

2025

21

Development of whey based ginger-honey-lemon drink

2023

2025

22

Development of synbiotic milk pudding using co-encapsulated probiotic culture and L-ascorbic acid

2023

2025

23

Evaluation of changes in the microflora of indigenous sheep milk using metagenomics approach

2023

2025

24

Development of fluorescence spectroscopy-based method to detect cotton seed oil adulteration in ghee.

2023

2025

25

Study of moisture sorption isotherms characteristics of Amrakhand and Greek yogurt

2023

2025

26

Socio-economic profile of dairy farmers of North Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone of Gujarat state

2023

2025

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

12

Prevailing Crossbred Calf Mortality & its Pattern in Operational Area of Dairy Vigyan Kendra, Vejalpur

2022

2023

13

Evaluation of techno-functional attributes of Weissella strains isolated from traditional fermented foods and human faecal matter

2022

2023

14

Financial statement analysis of Maahi milk producer company

2022

2023

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

8

Evaluation of techno-functional attributes of Weissella strains isolated from traditional fermented foods and human faecal matter

2022

2023

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, Gir Somnath District, Gujarat

2022

2024-25

12

Genetic characterization and nutritional profiling of few indigenous fishes in district Tapi region

2022

2026

13

Effect of fish meal and insect (Black soldier fly larval meal) based formulated diets on the growth and survival of fresh water prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

2023

2023-24

14

Effect of fish meal replacement with black soldier fly larvae meal based formulated diets on growth and survival of Oreochromis niloticus fingerlings

2023

2023

15

The growth and proximate composition of black soldier fly larvae reared on common organic wastes

2023

2023

16

Withdrawal period evaluation of Oxolinic acid (OA) in feed administration for Cirrhinus mrigala advance fingerlings

2023

2023

17

Effect of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as a feed ingredient in the formulated diets substituting groundnut oil cake (GNOC) at varying percentages in growth performance of Labeo rohita

2023

2025

18

In silico identification of Catla catla growth modulator through molecular docking

2023

2025

19

Genotoxicity assessment of selected antiparasitic drugs in Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

2023

2025

20

Evaluation of genotoxicity potential of water and sediment collected from Hathmati river at Rajpur site during the different seasons using guppy (Poecilia reticulata)

2023

2025

21

Influence of pre-drying treatments on quality of sun dry ribbon fish (Lepturacanthus savala, Cuvier, 1829)

2023

2025

22

Analysis of Trace Metals in Important Crustaceans Collected from the sea adjunction to Port of Pipava and Alang Ship breaking yard coast.

2023

2025-2026

23

Qualitative analysis of plankton in freshwater pond of Dhoripat area of Mahuva

2023

2025-2026

24

Evaluation of dietary supplementation of different level of Kappaphycus alvarezii sap on growth, survival and immune response in Metapenaeus kutchensis juvenile shrimp

2023

2025-2026

25

Study on effects of partial replacement of fishmeal with silkworm (Bombyx mori) pupae meal on growth, survival and disease resistance in Labeo rohita fry

2023

2024

26

Study on effect of partial replacement of fish meal with Spirulina and Moringa oleifera diet on growth and survival of Labeo rohita fry

2020

2023

27

Breeding and Culture of Pearl oyster (Pinctada fucata)

2022

2030

28

Breeding and culture of Sea urchin (Salmacis bicolor)

2019-20

2023-24

29

Evaluation of heavy metals and minerals composition in seaweed along Sikka coast

2021-22

2023-24

30

Breeding and larval rearing of Nudibranch fauna (Sakuraeolis gujaratica, Atagema spongiosa, Doriopsilla miniata, Jorunna funebris)

2021-22

2023-24

31

Diversity and distribution of Cypraeoidea fauna in Gulf of Kachchh

2021-22

2023-24

32

Phytochemical analysis and antibacterial activity of selected red seaweeds against pathogenic bacteria of shrimp and fish farming

2022-23

2023

33

Determination of biochemical composition of some phaeophyceae seaweeds available at seacoast of Okha

2022-23

2023

34

Seed production of mud crab Scylla serrata in hatchery

2017-18

2023

35

Effects of gamma irradiation on the quality of sun-dried Bombay duck (Harpodon nehereus)

2021-22

2023

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

4

Evaluate the production potential of Asian seabass (Latescalcarifer) and Ladyfish (Sillagosihama) in plastic lined pond (Filler trial)

2021

2023

5

Target animal bio-safety evaluation of Florfenicol (FFC) in feed administration to Cirrhinus mrigala advance fingerlings

2021

2023

6

Effect of pH and temperature on the growth and survival of Nerita spp.

2017-18

2022-23

C3.

Recommendation:

1

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

2016

2021

2

Target animal bio-safety evaluation of Florfenicol (FFC) in feed administration to Cirrhinus mrigala advance fingerlings- Scientific recommendation

2021

2023

3 Effect of pH and temperature on the growth and survival of Nerita spp.- Scientific recommendation

2017-18

2022-23

* Wherever completed year mentioned as 2023, almost all projects were completed in Dec-2022, but approved in 2023 so mentioned completed year as 2023 and for ongoing projects 2023 means will be completed in Dec- 2023

Summary of the Projects of KU up to the year 2023

Faculty Name Ongoing Projects Completed Projects Recommendations
Veterinary 144 65 27
Dairy 26 14 08
Fisheries 35 06 03
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