Thrust Area
Veterinary Science
- Conservation of germplasm and Genetic improvement of various livestock species
- To establish elite herd of Nili Ravi for the production of genetically superior young bulls. And to produce, test, propagate and conserve high genetic merit male germplasm
- To monitor and establish physiological and biochemical markers for climate change, health and animal production with multidisciplinary approach
- Ensure sustainable levels of livestock production in heat stress conditions
- Mitigation of enteric methane emission from ruminants using plant secondary metabolites
- Evaluation of existing feed practices followed by canine owners and pet food formulation for different categories/breeds using novel feed resources
- Potential of different maize hybrids for ensiling
- Impact of nutritional interventions in manipulating RM & PV
- Nutritional evaluation of cull fruit and vegetables in ruminants and poultry
- Use of cereal milling by-products in straw based complete rations and evaluation in ruminants
- Use of paddy straw as livestock feed
- Surveillance and Monitoring of economically important diseases of livestock and Disease forecasting activities
- To improve diagnostics for major infectious diseases of livestock, poultry and companion animals.
- Development of improved vaccines.
- To study molecular epidemiology and develop strategies for control of major infectious diseases of domestic animals (brucellosis, FMD, HS, TB, JD, Canine Parvovirus, CDV, Chicken anemia virus etc.)
- To investigate the antigenic relationship among the various antigenic types of CPV and vaccine strains as well as their cross-protection efficacy
- Development of a single multiplex PCR for identification of mastitis causing microorganisms along with the antibiotic resistant genes against commonly used antibiotics in dairy animals
- One Health approach to ensure food safety, the control of zoonoses and combatting antibiotic resistance.
- Monitoring of Environmental pollutants and drug residues
- Ensuring Safety and Quality of Food of Animal Origin
- Animal Health Economics of important zoonotic disease for prioritizing research and disease control policies.
- Environmental pollutant/pesticides vis-a-vis immune modulations
- Identification, characterization of genes implicated in reproduction, production, disease & stress tolerance and their utilization in genetic improvement of animals
- Characterization of stem cells and exploration their use in regenerative medicine
- Elucidating the role of Cas6, Cas7 and Cas8 in spirochetes CRISPR adaptive immunity against alien genetic elements
- Development and evaluation of therapeutic xenogenic DNA vaccines based on canine homologous marker sequences against mammary tumors in mice models
- Xanthosine treatment: A novel strategy to increase milk production and mammary stem cells”
- Parentage Determination and Cytogenetic Profiling in Dogs
- Assessment of current practices, related risks and policy development for carcasses disposal ecosystem in Punjab, India
- Epidemiology, diagnostics (classico-immuno-molecular) and drug resistance (anthelmintics and acaricides) of important parasitic diseases of livestock and pet animals.
- Diagnostic approaches for the detection of co-infection of Bovine Tuberculosis and Paratuberculosis
- Development and application of newer technological interventions and control strategies to minimise the occurrence of parasitic diseases of the state.
- Cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of pesticides and its amelioration with conventional and indigenous means
- Evaluation of efficacy of herbal supplementation on production performance of dairy goats
- Screening of Citrullus colocynthis and Pongamia pinnata for medicinal potential.
- Development of nanoparticle based anti-microbial drug delivery system for combating antibiotic resistance
- Studies on B-mode and color Doppler ultrasonography and to work on prognostic and surgical protocols in bovine and equine patient suffering from abdominal affections
- To evaluate laser, endoscopic, laparoscopic and Ophthalmic surgery and advanced orthopedic techniques in veterinary patients
- Development of novel suture materials and implants for canine arthropathies
- Development and clinical applications of biomaterials for root canal treatment and crown therapy in dogs
- Diagnosis and surgical management of abdominal and reproductive disorders in equine
- Development of Bioactive biodegradable films for the extension of storage stability of livestock products
- Encapsulation of natural bioactive compounds and micronutrients for the enhancement of nutritive, stability and processing functionality of meat products
- Development of extended storage life functional meat products by incorporating bioactive phyto-ingredients.
- Development of species specific, fortified, age specific variety of pet foods by incorporating byproducts of animal industry.
- Extraction, characterization and application of multifunctional peptides to develop functional meat products.
- Processing and packaging of meat and egg into novel value added meat and egg products
- Preservation methodologies and interventions like encapsulation technologies, nanotechnology etc. for quality improvement of livestock products.
- Novel value added/Functional meat and egg products with improved functionality by enrichment with fiber, minerals, vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid, bioactive peptides etc.
- Processing technologies for extension of storage life of meat and egg products by incorporating antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds of plants and animal origin and coating with bioactive nano-composite films.
- Development of high-value low-volume processed products (ossein, bone morphogenic proteins, gelatine sheets, neat’s foot oil etc.) from slaughter house by-products for environmental safety.
- Development of natural scavengers (microbes, enzymes etc.) for reduction of biological oxygen demand of effluents from animal industry to check environmental degradation.
FISHERIES
- Development/testing, demonstration and replication of Inland saline water aquaculture technologies
- Diversification of carp culture with high value pangas catfish
- Development/testing, demonstration and replication of integrated Aquaculture Models
- Development of medicated aquaculture feeds by incorporating medicinal herbs
- Incorporation of non-conventional feed resources in aquaculture fish feed formulation
- Development, demonstration and adoption of Zero wastage fish/shellfish processing technologies
- Development, demonstration and replication of Duckweed based eco-friendly bioremediation technology for waste water/village ponds
- Non-Food aquaculture (Ornamental fisheries and freshwater pearl culture) technologies
- Development, demonstration and replication of region specific Azolla culture technology
- Pond cage Aquaculture technologies - Cage culture of high values species in fresh water carp aquaculture ponds
- Ecological Mapping of natural water resources – water quality, biodiversity and population dynamics, pollution status & bioaccumulation of potential pollutants in the food chain
- Disease Surveillance in aquaculture systems with special reference to village ponds and inland saline areas
DAIRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- Food fortification with micronutrients, vitamins and other functional ingredients using encapsulation of bioactive ingredients and nanotechnology
- Prototype development for value addition of whey and pearl millets: for gluten free cookies and muffins
- Development and characterization of antimicrobial nanobiocomposite film using nanoparticles
- Synergistic Effect of Modified Atmospheric Packaging(MAP) and Antimicrobial Edible packaging on shelf life enhancement of Composite Dairy Foods(Doda Burfi etc.).
- Bioactive biodegradable composite films for the extension of Livestock products
- To develop innovative technology for the development of new functional dairy foods with enhanced functionality and better acceptability
- Animal model study for the safety and bioavailability of nanotechnology based newly developed food ingredients and foods
- Utilization of whey and its components as novel food ingredients
- Isolation and Characterization of Novel Oxalate Degrading Lactic Acid Bacteria for Possible Probiotic Management of Kidney Stone
- Development of Designer Foods for Management of Metabolic disorders
- Exploring whey for bioactive peptides for industrial application
- Establishment of candidate probiotic strains of Indigenous origin and exploring molecular mechanism of probiotic functionality
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Dairy Microflora
- Development of paper based microfluidic device for selected adulterants in milk
- Development of Ultra-Sonication Based Homogenizer for Small Scale Dairy Farmers
- Development of whey protein based biodegradable cup for food and dairy product packaging
- Application of thermo fluid for mechanization of process used for manufacture of dairy products
- Mechanization of process involved in manufacture of mozzarella cheese
- Development of process technology for heat treatment of milk using solar concentrator to manufacture of sterilized milk
- Examining the profitability and marketing pattern of livestock based integrated models in Punjab
