Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology

Infrastructure:

Trinocular Research Microscope, ELISA reader, Laminar flow, Cooling Centrifuge, BOD Incubator, Stomacher, Deep freezer (-20°C), Cell Sonicator, Projector, etc.

Teaching Activities:

B.V.Sc. & A.H. Programme: AS per MSVE Regulations-2008 (9 Credit Hrs.)
M.V.Sc.  Programme As per ICAR Revised Postgraduate Course Curricula-2009 (60 Credit Hrs.)

Research Priorities:

  • Microbial Food borne Pathogens of animal origin.
  • Zoonotic diseases from livestock and pet animals.
  • Epidemiological studies of infectious diseases with special reference to zoonotic diseases in North Eastern States.
  • Air and water borne diseases and related environmental research.

Research activities:

  • Microbial evaluation of milk and milk products of Aizawl with special reference to Staphylococcus aureu(PI:Dr. Jully Gogoi Tiwari; IRP/Completed)
  • Studies on the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in pig and pork in Aizawl region. (PI: Dr Jully Gogi Tiwari; IRP/Completed)                   
  • Health survey and mortality pattern in chicken under village poultry production system in Central Mizoram”      (PI: Dr. Devajani Deka; IRP/Completed)

Extension & Other Activities:

  • Public awareness activities on zoonoses, frequently arranging poster shows on zoonoses of regional importance.                                                  
  • Demonstration of rapid water and milk quality tests during different animal health camps, community health workshops and NSS camps
  • World zoonoses day is observed on 6th July every year to educate people regarding the impact of zoonoses and public health.