Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) initiated the Field Progeny Testing (FPT) scheme for cross-bred bulls in Kerala in 1985-86 at the Centre for Advanced Studies in Animal Genetics and Breeding (CASAGB), Mannuthy, Kerala. Since 2002, ICAR has incorporated Fr…

Feed cost was the major limiting factor affecting profitability in goat production systems, particularly under smallholder conditions. The present study evaluated the effect of partial replacement of concentrate mixture with hedge lucerne (Desmanthus virgatus) and mulb…

Understanding herd demographic structure is fundamental for evaluating productivity, disease dynamics, and management interventions in dairy systems. This study developed a dynamic production subsystem to represent the progression of female cattle through key physiological and production stages …

The cerebral form of theileriosis with nystagmus, opisthotonus and circling as the predominant clinical signs, is rarely reported in small ruminants. Fifteen goats with many or all of the following neurological signs like circling, head pressing, ataxia, incoordination…

Accurate estimation of the post-mortem interval (PMI) in avian species remains challenging due to rapid post mortem changes and the limited availability of validated external indicators. The present study evaluated the progression of rigor mortis and feather plucking r…

The present study was undertaken to evaluate uteroplacental artery haemodynamics, combined thickness of the uterus and placenta (CTUP) and serum progesterone concentrations in bitches with dystocia. A total of twelve (n = 12) pregnant bitches presented at the time of p…

Ticks are among the most important ectoparasites affecting cattle health and productivity in tropical regions, with chemical acaricides being the primary control strategy. However, indiscriminate and prolonged use of acaricides has resulted in the emergence of resistan…

The prevalence of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic pulmonary masses in rabbits is considered low. Gross examination alone is insufficient to reliably differentiate between these lesions. This study evaluated necropsy cases presented to the Department of Veterinary Pa…

The effect of Gallium–Arsenide laser therapy on burn wounds grafted with decellularised bovine omentum was evaluated in Wistar rats. Sixty rats with experimentally induced third-degree burns and grafted with decellularised bovine omentum were divided into four gr…

The study compared haematological and serum biochemical parameters in bitches with complete primary uterine inertia (PUI) and obstructive dystocia (OD), and evaluated a non-invasive method for monitoring uterine contractions using M-mode ultrasonography. Twelve full te…

Caprine abortion is an important cause of economic loss and may be associated with several zoonotic bacterial pathogens. The present study investigated the occurrence of selected zoonotic bacterial abortifacients among goats in Kerala, India. Aborted materials from 25 …

This study evaluated the effects of different durations of intermittent suckling on weight loss, reproductive hormone profiles, and post-weaning reproductive performance of sows. Sixteen lactating Large White × Landrace sows were randomly allotted to four treatme…