The Department of Veterinary Pathology has arranged a wholesome programme for a cohort of 20 scientists under ICAR- Sponsored 21-day winter school on ‘Recent Concepts in Veterinary Laboratory Diagnostics’ from October 12 to November, 1 2010. It has now treaded half way mark , where-in scientists have been imparted training on various aspects of diagnosis so that they can comprehend the subject and use various diagnostic tools for rapid and precise diagnosis viz. diagnostic cytology, diagnostic hematology and urinalysis, biomolecular diagnostics , diagnosis of bacterial , viral, mycotoxic and haemoprotozoan diseases, besides other latest diagnostic tools were also discussed. Hands on training on ultrasonography, digital radiography, ultrasound guided biopsies , clinical chemisty , blood grouping in animals , insecticide/pesticide residue analysis, scanning and transmission electron microscopy , rabies diagnosis, diagnosis of mastitis, forensic medicine , cryosectioning, fertility tests and pyometra etc was the paramount feature during the first half of the training. In addition the scientists were also apprised about How to file Patents for their Research data. The experts for the training were drawn from more than twelve departments of GADVASU, PAU, other reputed Veterinary institutes of India and Medical colleges.
Earlier, this winter school was inaugurated by Dr. V.K. Taneja, worthy Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU and Guest of Honour was Dr. Vinita Malhotra, Head Pathology, DMC, Ludhiana.
Dr. V.K. Taneja opined that the department in its pursuit of imparting training under Continuing Education and Practical training programme under the aegis of ICAR, has chosen a niche area of diagnostics for this training and espoused the views that this will surely give a thrust to diagnostics provided a networking of diagnostics and skilled technicians be also deployed at Diagnostic centers, so that the benefits of rapid and precise diagnosis should reach the ultimate user who is in need of this facility.
Dr. Vinita Malhotra emphasized the need of conjoint research projects especially on Cancer Biology, genetics, causation and its remedial measures especially in the wake of high incidence of cancer in certain parts of Punjab.
Dr. N. K. Sood, Head Vety. Pathology and Director of the winter eulogized the importance of organizing such a training programme, as he conjured that such training will explicitly chisel the diagnostic acumenship of attending delegates. He also informed that the knowledge and skills gained by the scientists through this training shall pave the way for building up human resources for future collaborative diagnostics and research work for welfare of not only animal and human population but also in safeguarding our environment.
