The outcome of the research investigations on medicinal plants being conducted at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana have been recognized at the 15th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology (ISVPT) on “Nutritional Pharmacology and Toxicology beyond Calories” held at NDRI, Karnal. The research paper entitled “Evaluation of antibacterial, anthelminthic and anti-inflammatory activity of Murraya koenigii (Lemon Grass) leaves” authored by Simerjot Singh, Harpreet Singh, Pallavi Bhardwaj, Saloni Singla, Vinod.Kumar Dumka and Suresh Kumar Sharma, was adjudged best from amongst more than 100 papers and bestowed with the prestigious Best Poster Award of the Society.
Dr. S K Sharma HoD said that the science of traditional knowledge about medicinal plants, is gaining importance in the present scenario at a fast pace and the use of herbal medicines in disease cure is becoming important component of ethnoveterinary medicine. The use of herbal medicines in disease cure will not only help in controlling menace of residues of synthetic drugs and pesticides in animal products, but will also enhance income return for the farmers by cultivating plants with medicinal values. These crops may serve as a viable alternative to promote diversification from the current paddy-wheat crop rotation and minimize use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Indian industry is also likely to gain by manufacturing and selling herbal based drugs and products by establishing eco-friendly agro-based industries. Use of herbal preparations in organic livestock production will ensure safety and health of consumers, and protection of environment.To fulfill these objectives, GADVASU has undertaken detailed research investigations in ethnopharmacology on several commonly cultivated and wild plants of Punjab. In this conference
Dr. V. K. Dumka delivered invited lecture on Antimicrobial Resistance: Veterinary Perspective. Dr. S. K. Sharma chaired the M. Sabir Oration Award session and judged the V. V. Ranade Young Scientist Award Session. The scientists of the Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, GADVASU were actively involved in the conference and presented research papers. The post graduate students of the department interacted with various expert delegates of national and international stature and participated in different scientific deliberations.
