Research

Dr. Shivshankar M. Usturge Brief Profile: Experience: 25 years (w.e.f. 04-10-82 as Asst. Prof., Asso. Prof., Prof. & Univ. Officer). Experts Member for selection of post, Masters and Doctoral thesis evaluation and Examiner at State Agricultural Universities in India, ICAR, New Delhi etc.
Educational Qualification: M.V.Sc. Ph.D., F.I.S.V.S., F.N.A.V.S.
Awards: National awards : 06, National Fellowship : 02 & State awards:02
P.G. Students Guided and P.G. Students Advisor: Guided 09 P.G Students and advisor of 29 P.G.students.
Research Publications: 63
Abstracts in National / International Symposia / Conferences: 66
State level Training Programme Organised as Course Director 04
National level Symposia Organised as Organizing Secretary: 01
Life Member of Scientific Organizations National / State level: 07
Contact Address: Karnataka Veterinary Animal & Fisheries Sciences University Nandinagar PB No.6 BIDAR 585 401 Karnataka, India Phone: 08482-229880 Cell: 09448102761 Email: smusturgevsr@yahoo.co.in

HIGHLIGHTS OF RESEARCH PROGRAMMES
                                            This Directorate regulates the research activities in the Veterinary, Animal, Fisheries and Dairy Sciences faculty across the constituent Colleges and Research and Information Centers of the University. The total number of externally funded research projects under operation during 2007-08 are 11 in Veterinary Science, 19 Animal Science, 44 Fisheries Science and 2 in Dairy Science.
                    The research in Veterinary Science is oriented towards pharmacokinetic, Pharmacological evaluation of cattle urine, efficacy of intrauterine herbal agents, toxicology studies, development of DNA & Bio-film based vaccines against mastitis, studies on culicoides midges, plant induced etiology and obscure diseases of cattle and buffaloes.
The Animal Science research is focused on quality control of animal feeds, growth performance of broilers, survey of Mandya sheep, evaluation of Kenguri sheep, survey of Hallikar cattle, draft ability of Deoni cattle, village poultry production, backyard rabbit rearing, stall fed goat rearing and preservation of fish & meat products.
                    The Fisheries research is oriented towards development of scientific approach towards potential fishing zone, integrated coastal management, pollution impact studies, development of cell lines, shrimp heath management development of bio-film oral vaccine, aquatic disease control, FORSKAAL, development of monoclonal antibodies for diagnostic purpose, production of transgenic ROHU, development of molecular markers, bio – informatic centre, fisheries bio-technology, DST-DAAD INDO GERMEN research project etc.
The Dairy science research is focused on enhancement of calcium absorption from fermented dairy products.
The University has released Amur common carp and Swarndhara chicken varieties for the benefit of farmers.
Following are the existing research and information centers of the University spread across the state:

Livestock Research & Information Centre (Deoni), Hallikhed, Bidar.

Livestock Research & Information Centre (Amruthmahal/Hallikar), Konehalli, Tiptur.

Livestock Research & Information Centre (Sheep), Nagamangala, Mandya.

Fisheries Research & Information Centre (Marine), Bela, Ankola.

Fisheries Research & Information Centre (Inland), Hebbal, Bangalore.

Fisheries Research & Information Centre (Inland), Hessaraghatta, Bangalore.

Organizational Structure

Project Planning and Monitoring cell
The Project Planning and Monitoring Cell (PPMC) was established in the year 2007 with following mandate and functions,
Mandate of PPMC

Making analytical appraisal of the developments in Veterinary Sciences, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and dairy sector in the state in the past, present and as well as perspective on future directions of development.
Developing a systematic framework for an efficient utilization of human, livestock, infrastructure and financial resources.
Analysis of Academic, Research and Extension activities in the University and to provide a base for formulating perspective plans and innovative research and extension projects.

Functions of PPMC

Preparation of an overall perspective development plan of the University.
Preparing feasibility reports of projects for the University and on request for other agencies.
Identifying specific teams or task forces consisting of internal or external experts for evaluation of the work of specific departments or college or programmes.
Analyses of plans formulated by different units/ departments of KVAFSU, Bidar and suggest modifications, in line with the perspective plans.
Monitoring of various Programmes implemented.
Critical analysis of various projects completed by experts and documentation of results of completed projects.
Organizing workshops/ seminar in areas like internal efficiency, pooling of resources, teaching skills etc.
Building up sound knowledge base including statistical information, publications, audio-visual presentations on the various activities of the University which would help in making proper projections for the future.
To prepare reports for submission to various organizations like ICAR/ GOI/ GOK/ VCI/ UGC/ DBT besides furnishing information sought by these institutions.
Evaluate projects of outside agencies, such as Government of Karnataka when requests for evaluations are received. For further details contact the Head, PPMC, KVAFSU, P.B.No-6, Nandi Nagar, Bidar 585 401 Karnataka or through email to : ppmc.kvafsu@gmail.com