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TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY Vol. 20 No. 3 MARCH 2020 ` 1.00 TAMIL NADU VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY NEWS LETTER Visit us at : www.tanuvas.ac.in HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMIL NADU LAID FOUNDATION STONE FOR THE FIFTH VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT THALAIVASAL, SALEM Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced establishment of fifth Veterinary College and Research Institute (VC&RI) of the State in Salem District at Thalaivasal at a cost of Rs. 82.13 crores vide G.O. Ms.No. 155, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH-6) Department dated 01.11.2019. Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu participated in the Bhoomi Puja and laid the first foundation stone for the establishment of the fifth Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem on 09.02.2020 and inaugurated the three days Farmers Festival, distributed inputs to the farmers, welfare measures to the beneficiaries of various Government initiatives and prizes to the progressive farmers of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, released the logo for the ‘Advanced Institute for Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLIVAS)’ which was received by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. O. Panneerselvam. In his presidential address, the Hon’ble Chief Minister pointed out that recognizing the importance of livestock as the backbone of the rural economy, the Late Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. J Jayalalithaa initiated the Priceless Milch Animal Distribution Scheme which paved the way for a white revolution in the State and uplifted the poorest of the poor to prosperity and also listed out some of the beneficiaries who have prospered by this scheme. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu affirmed that he has experienced all the difficulties faced by a farmer as he himself is a farmer and added that the present Government is taking all efforts to address the problems faced by the farmers. Thiru. O. Panneerselvam, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu presided over the function. In his address, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu stated that with a vision to promote livestock

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HON’BLE CHIEF MINISTER OF TAMIL NADU LAID FOUNDATION STONE FOR THE FIFTH VETERINARY COLLEGE AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT THALAIVASAL, SALEM

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced establishment of fifth Veterinary College and Research Institute (VC&RI) of the State in Salem District at Thalaivasal at a cost of Rs. 82.13 crores vide G.O. Ms.No. 155, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AH-6) Department dated 01.11.2019. Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu participated in the Bhoomi Puja and laid the first foundation stone for the establishment of the fifth Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem on 09.02.2020 and inaugurated the three days Farmers Festival, distributed inputs to the farmers, welfare measures to the beneficiaries of various Government initiatives and prizes to the progressive farmers of Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, released the logo for the ‘Advanced Institute for Integrated Research in Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLIVAS)’ which was received by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. O. Panneerselvam. In his presidential address, the Hon’ble Chief Minister pointed out that recognizing the importance of livestock as the backbone of the rural economy, the Late Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Dr. J Jayalalithaa initiated the Priceless Milch Animal Distribution Scheme which paved the way for a white revolution in the State and uplifted the poorest of the poor to prosperity and also listed out some of the beneficiaries who have prospered by this scheme. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu affirmed that he has experienced all the difficulties faced by a farmer as he himself is a farmer and added that the present Government is taking all efforts to address the problems faced by the farmers.

Thiru. O. Panneerselvam, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu presided over the function. In his address, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu stated that with a vision to promote livestock

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and animal husbandry activities for increasing the rural economy especially to empower the rural women, the Late Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa implemented the free distribution of priceless milch cows, sheep and goats to the needy farmers.

Thiru. Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry, Government of Tamil Nadu also participated in the function. In his address, the Hon’ble Minister brought to limelight the various developments made by the Government in the field of veterinary and animal sciences and assured the farmers that the present Government will be further working for their betterment.

Thiru. K. Shanmugam, I.A.S., Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu welcomed the gathering. Thiru. Gagandeep Singh Bedi, I.A.S., Agricultural Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary to the Government, Agriculture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu detailed about the Farmers Festival. Dr. K. Gopal, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu outlined about the AIIRLIVAS scheme. Thiru. S.A. Raman, I.A.S., District Collector, Salem District proposed the vote of thanks.

Hon’ble Ministers, M.Ps., MLAs, Elected Members of the local bodies, Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS, Dr. R. Prabakaran, Special Officer, AIIRLIVAS, Dr. P. Tensingh Gnanaraj, Registrar, TANUVAS, Dr. A. Elango, Special Officer and Dean i/c, VC&RI, Salem, Government officials, University Officers and more than 50,000 farmers attended.

Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. Edappadi K. Palaniswami also inaugurated the exhibition comprising more than 225 stalls jointly organized by TANUVAS, TNAU, TNJFU, Aavin, Department of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Fisheries and Agricultural Engineering and other line departments. The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu accompanied by the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry and other Ministers visited the stalls put up by TANUVAS showcasing the live exhibits of native breeds of cattle, University achievements, academic, research, extension and clinical activities. Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS explained the activities.

During the three days Farmers Festival, guest lectures by the subject matter specialists and method demonstrations were arranged. The students of MVC, VC&RIs at Tirunelveli, Namakkal and Orathanadu and CFDT, Koduvalli performed various cultural programmes.

Thiru. Udumalai K. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry, Government of Tamil Nadu participated in the valedictory function held on 11.02.2020, presented mementos to the organizers. In his valedictory address, he said that the new veterinary college will commence from this academic year and thanked all the organizers for the successful conduct of the programme. Thiru. R. Doraikkannu, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu participated and spoke. Dr. K. Gopal, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department, Government of Tamil Nadu presided over the function. Thiru. R. Elangovan, Chairman, TNSC Bank

felicitated. Earlier, Thiru. S.A. Raman, I.A.S., District Collector, Salem District delivered the welcome address and Thiru. A. Gnanasekaran, I.A.S., Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services proposed the vote of thanks. More than six lakh farmers including school and college students visited the exhibition.

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NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM

The 20th Indian Veterinary Congress, XXVII Annual Conference of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR) and National Symposium on “Veterinary Research priorities in Translational Animal Health, Production and Food Safety” was organized at MVC on 21.02.2020 and 22.02.2020. Dr. Y. Hari Babu, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh inaugurated the symposium on 21.02.2020, released the compendium and delivered the Chief Guest address. Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS presided over the inaugural function. Dr.N.H.Kelawala, Vice-Chancellor, Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and Prof.M.R.Saseendranath, Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookode, Kerala were the Guests of Honour and delivered the felicitation addresses. Dr.V.Gnanaprakasam, Former Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS delivered the Special address. Dr.S.N.Singh, President, IAAVR and Dr. Rishendra Verma, Founder Secretary, IAAVR delivered IAAVR Presidential address and Secretary Report, respectively. Dr. G. Dhinakar Raj, Director, CAHS, TANUVAS welcomed the gathering and Dr. A. Thangavelu, Organising Secretary proposed vote of thanks. Awards and Fellowships were presented to distinguished Veterinarians/Scientists by IAAVR. A total of 143 delegates from different states participated in the symposium. A Farmer-Scientist interaction was also conducted on 22.02.2020. Valedictory function was presided over by Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS, Lt. Gen. P.R. Venkatesh, SM, Director General & Colonel Commandant, Remount Veterinary Services, New Delhi delivered the chief guest address and distributed the award certificates. Dr.G.Sarathchandra, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences, TANUVAS delivered the welcome address and Dr.G.Dhinakar Raj, Director, Centre for Animal Health Studies, TANUVAS proposed the vote of thanks.

ToT PROGRAMME ON ANIMAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT

The Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, MVC organised a

“Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for the faculty of TANUVAS” on “Animal Disaster Management” from 04.02.2020 to 06.02.2020 in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency (TNDRRA) and World Animal Protection, New Delhi. Three Veterinary Emergency Response Units (VERU) were also established on 04.02.2020 at VC&RIs Namakkal, Orathanadu and Tirunelveli. Dr. J. Radhakrishnan, I.A.S. Principal Secretary/Commissioner of Revenue Administration, Government of Tamil Nadu, the chief guest of the programme distributed “Emergency Veterinary Kits” to the newly established VERUs, released a State

Disaster Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), inaugurated the ToT Programme on Animal Disaster Management and delivered the inaugural address. Thiru. K.M. Singh, I.P.S. (Retd.) Former Member, NDMA, New Delhi released a Hand book on Animal Disaster Management and offered special address. He emphasised that Tamil Nadu has taken a lead initiative in disaster risk reduction in India. Dr.Cecilia joseph, Director of Research i/c, TANUVAS and Dr.N.K.Sudeep kumar, Director of Extension Education, TANUVAS offered felicitations during the programme. Dr.P.Kumaravel, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, MVC delivered the welcome address and presented an overview of the scheme. The National Disaster Response Force, Arakonam exhibited and demonstrated various disaster relief devices for the benefit of the stakeholders.

NATIONAL LEVEL TRAINING

Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Avian Sciences (ICAR), Department of Poultry Science, VC&RI, Namakkal organised a national level 21–days training programme on “Integrated approach on climate, biosecurity and health management in commercial poultry farming” from 29.01.2020 to 18.02.2020. Participants in the cadre of Scientists / Assistant Professors from ICAR, State Veterinary Universities participated. Dr. B. Mohan, Dean, VC&RI, Namakkal participated as Chief Guest in the valedictory function and distributed certificates to the participants.

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ICAR-NAHEP (IG) NATIONAL TRAINING FOR LIBRARIANS OF SAUs

The TANUVAS Library organised a National Training for Librarians of SAUs on “Knowledge Management in the Networked Digital Environment" under ICAR-NAHEP (IG) on 18.02.2020 and 19.02.2020 at MVC Campus. Dr. Devendra Swarup, Former Director, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdoom participated as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the programme. Dr.C.Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS presided over the inaugural programme and released the training manual. Dr.G.Sarathchandra, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences and Dr.K.Veeranjaneyulu, Librarian, NIT, Warangal felicitated. During the valedictory programme held on 19.02.2020, Dr.R.B.Sharma, National Coordinator, NAHEP (IG), ICAR, New Delhi participated as the Chief Guest, released the training manual CD and awarded the certificates to the participants. Dr.G.Dhinakar Raj, Director, CAHS, TANUVAS presided over. Dr. S. Balasubramanian, Director of Clinics, TANUVAS felicitated. A total of 25 Librarians from 12 SAUs participated. Dr.G.Rathinasabapathy, CCPI, NAHEP (IG) and Librarian, TANUVAS organised the programme.

WORKSHOP

�� The Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, VC&RI, Namakkal organized a workshop on

“Clinical diagnosis and management of cardiac diseases in dogs” to the pet practicing veterinarians on 26.02.2020. A total of 13 veterinarians participated in the workshop. Dr.C.Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS delivered presidential address and distributed certificates to the participants during the occasion.

�� The Department of Veterinary Microbiology, VC&RI, Namakkal organised an international workshop on “Molecular diagnosis of poultry diseases” sponsored by Kemin India Pvt. Ltd. from 17.02.2020 to 21.02.2020. A total of 15 participants across the country participated in the workshop. Dr.B.Mohan, Dean, VC&RI, Namakkal presided over the valedictory session held on 21.02.2020 and distributed certificates to the participants.

ICAR SHORT COURSE

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, VC&RI, Namakkal organised a national level ICAR short course on “Advanced clinical epidemiology disease diagnosis and vaccination for sustainability of livestock and poultry health” between 17.02.2020 to 26.02.2020. Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS participated as the chief guest in the valedictory function held on 26.02.2020, addressed the gathering and distributed certificates to the participants. A total of thirteen participants from different States of India attended the programme.

MODEL TRAINING COURSE

The Department of Veterinary Pathology, VC&RI, Namakkal organised a Model Training Course on “Field based disease diagnostic techniques in animal husbandry for improving animal health status” sponsored by the Directorate of Extension, Government of India, New Delhi from 19.02.2020

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to 26.02.2020. A total of 20 participants from various States participated in the programme. Dr.

C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS also delivered a lecture during the programme.

VICE-CHANCELLOR PARTICIPATION

RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS participated in the second meeting of Research Advisory Committee of ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru on 01.02.2020 as Chairman of the Committee.

RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG

Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS participated in the meeting of Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) on 12.02.2020 at DMS Complex, Shadipur, New Delhi as a Member of the Committee.

APEX COMMITTEE MEETING

Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS participated in the Apex Committee meeting organized by Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi on 25.02.2020 and presented the proposal for the extension of the project on "Translation Research Platform for Veterinary Biologicals (TRPVB)" as overall coordinator of the project.

PAVENDHAR BHARATHIDHASAN VIZHA

Directorate of Clinics, TANUVAS celebrated the “Pavendhar Bharathidhasan vizha” by organizing oratory, poetry and essay competitions among the students of six constituent colleges of the University on 14.02.2020. The prize distribution function to the winners of the various competitions was held on 15.02.2020 at MVC. Dr. M. Rajendran, Former Vice-Chancellor, Tamil University, Thanjavur participated in the function as special guest and delivered speech on Pavendhar Bharathidhasan’s poetic skills and social services and also distributed prizes to the winners of various competitions. Dr. C. Balachandran,

Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS presided over the function and informed that the Pavendhar Bharathidhasan birthday was celebrated with an aim to bring out talents in the Tamil language among the students of the University. Dr. J. John Kirubaharan, Dean, MVC delivered felicitation address. Dr. S. Balasubramanian,

Director of Clinics, TANUVAS welcomed the gathering. Dr. B. Nagarajan, Professor and Head, Department of Clinics, MVC proposed vote of thanks.

FARMERS TRAINING

The Department of Poultry Science, MVC conducted a training programme on ‘Poultry production, processing, waste management and marketing’ for entrepreneurs under NADP scheme on “Establishment of Rural Poultry Inputs and Skill Development Centre” at PGRIAS, Kattupakkam from 27.01.2020 to 31.01.2020. A total of 54 entrepreneurs from various districts of Tamil Nadu attended the programme.

ATMA SPONSORED TRAINING

The Department of Veterinary Parasitology, VC&RI, Orathanadu organized an ATMA sponsored training programme on “Livestock production and importance of parasitic diseases and its control” from 06.02.2020 to 14.02.2020. Dr. T. Sivakumar, Dean, VC&RI, Orathanadu presided over the function. Tmt. A. Gomathithangam, DD (Agri.), Thanjavur District delivered special address. Thiru. S. Selvaraju, AD (Agri.), Orathanadu, Thanjavur District delivered felicitation address. A total of 28 farmers were benefitted in the training.

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FARMERS AWARENESS PROGRAMME

�� Farmers awareness programme on “Prevention and control of small ruminant diseases” was conducted at VC&RI, Tirunelveli on 05.02.2020. Dr. A. Palanisammi, Dean, VC&RI, Tirunelveli presided over the inaugural function. Dr. G. Dhinakar Raj, Director, CAHS, TANUVAS delivered special address. Dr. T.M.A. Senthilkumar, Principal Investigator and Professor, SFS CMSCLP, Central University Laboratory, DCAHS, TANUVAS presented

the project theme address. Dr.P.T.R.Theophilus Roger, JD (AH) i/c, Tirunelveli and Dr.S.Sathiyanarayanan, JD (AH) i/c, Thoothukudi felicitated. A total of 50 Sheep and Goat farmers of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi Districts were benefitted in the programme.

�� VC&RI, Tirunelveli organized a “Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Vaccination cum Awareness Programme” under ICAR Veterinary Type Culture Scheduled Caste Sub Plan on 21.02.2020 at Tharmathurani village, Tirunelveli district. Dr. P.T.R. Theophilus Roger, JD(AH) i/c, Tirunelveli inaugurated the programme and delivered presidential address. Dr. S. Murugaiah, AD (AH), Tenkasi Division released the pamphlets and delivered special address. A total of 500 sheep and goats were vaccinated against PPR.

FREE ANTI-RABIES VACCINATION CAMPAIGN - 2020

�� The Department of Clinics, MVC under the Directorate of Clinics, TANUVAS conducted the

“Annual Anti-rabies Vaccination Campaign” on 20.02.2020 at MVC. Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS inaugurated the campaign in

the presence of Dr. S. Balasubramanian, Director of Clinics, Dr. G. Sarathchandra, Dean, Faculty of Basic Sciences. A total of 234 dogs and cats were vaccinated against Rabies during the campaign.

�� Veterinary University Peripheral Hospital, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai organised a “Free Anti-Rabies Vaccination Campaign” on 14.02.2020. Dr. S. Balasubramanian, Director of Clinics, TANUVAS inaugurated the camp and delivered presidential address. A total of 285 dogs were vaccinated against rabies and dewormed in the campaign.

�� VC&RI, Tirunelveli, Department of Animal Husbandry, Thoothukudi and Rotary Club of Tirunelveli STAR organized “Rabies Awareness and Free Vaccination Camp for Indigenous Dogs” on 20.02.2020 at Pannamparai Village, Thoothukudi District. Dr. A. Palanisammi, Dean, VC&RI, Tirunelveli, inaugurated the camp and delivered presidential address. Dr. R. Ramprabhu, Professor and Head, Veterinary Clinical Complex presented about the Rabies awareness scheme. Thiru.P.Raymond Patrick, Member, Hospital Management Committee, TANUVAS, Dr.S.Sathyanarayanan, JD (AH) i/c, Thoothukudi, Dr.D.Selvakumar, AD (AH), Tiruchendur Division and Officials of Rotary Club of Tirunelveli Star Thiru. Liyakath, President, Thiru. Rajpal, Secretary and Thiru. Ayubkhan, Zone 7 AG felicitated. A total of 112 indigenous dogs were vaccinated against Rabies.

AWARDS

The staff and students of the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, MVC won five awards and medals during the 29th National Congress of Veterinary Parasitology held at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh from 05.02.2020 to 07.02.2020. Dr. N. Jeyathilakan, Professor was awarded XXV NCVP-MVC Mid-career excellence award while Dr. R. Edith and Dr.K.T.Kavitha, Assistant Professors received Pradyumna Kumar & Priti Rani Das innovative Ph.D research award and Mrs. Saraswathy Anandan best Ph.D thesis award. Dr. Gowrishankar and Dr. B.R. Latha, Professor and Head got Dr. V.S. Alwar best article award while Dr. Neelakshi Deka, M.V.Sc scholar won the IAAVP Young Scientist Award.

PHARMACEUTICAL MEET – 2020

The Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, VC&RI, Tirunelveli organised the Fourth pharmaceutical meet of VC&RI, Tirunelveli for the outgoing final year students of B.V.Sc. & A.H., 2015-16 batch on 19.02.2020. Dr. A. Palanisammi,

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Dean, VC&RI, Tirunelveli presided over the function and distributed prizes to the first three toppers in the

subject of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology. He also distributed prizes to the students who won in Pharma Quiz-2020 competition. A total of 21 Veterinary Pharmaceutical companies participated in this event and displayed their products.

WEBINAR AND TANUVAS – 2020 WHITE COAT CEREMONY

As a new initiative, “Rene Laennec Commemorative Webinar on Stethoscopy and Auscultation in Veterinary Practice and TANUVAS – 2020 White Coat Ceremony” was organized by the Directorate of Clinics, TANUVAS for the fourth year undergraduate students of constituent colleges of TANUVAS through video conferencing from MVC on 17.02.2020. Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice-Chancellor, TANUVAS inaugurated the webinar, distributed the white coat and stethoscope to the fourth year students and delivered the presidential address. Dr.S.Ragunanthanan, Director i/c, Institute of Internal Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai delivered the special address. Dr.S.Balasubramanian, Organizing Secretary and Director of Clinics, TANUVAS delivered the welcome address. Dr.J.John Kirubaharan, Dean, MVC felicitated. Dr.T.Sivakumar, Dean, VC&RI, Orathanadu, Dr.B.Mohan, Dean, VC&RI, Namakkal and Dr. A. Palanisammi, Dean, VC&RI, Tirunelveli participated in the event from their respective colleges. Dr.B.Nagarajan, Professor and Head, Department of Clinics, MVC proposed the vote of thanks. A total of 337 undergraduate students of all four constituent Veterinary Colleges of TANUVAS were benefitted from the programme.

INTER COLLEGE CHESS TOURNAMENT

Inter college chess tournament for men and women was conducted at VC&RI, Namakkal on 12.02.2020. Thiru. K. Anantha Narayanan, Sports and Youth Welfare Officer, Namakkal inaugurated the programme. Dr. B. Mohan, Dean, VC&RI, Namakkal presided over the function. Fifty students from the constituent colleges of Namakkal, Chennai, Orathanadu, Koduvalli and Tirunelveli participated in the programme. Namakkal and Tirunelveli students bagged first and second positions, respectively. Dr. B. Mohan, Dean, VC&RI, Namakkal distributed certificates, medal and shield to the winners.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME

Experiential learning programme on broiler production in the environmentally controlled house was completed by the students of 2017–2018 batch of MVC during the year 2019–2020. Dr. C. Balachandran, Vice–Chancellor, TANUVAS distributed the profit share and certificate of appreciation to the students on 03.02.2020. Dr. J. John Kirubaharan, Dean, MVC and the staff of the Department of Poultry Science and Education Cell, MVC participated in the function.

BOOK EXHIBITION

VC&RI, Orathanadu organized a "Book Exhibition" for the benefit of students and staff on 25.02.2020. Dr. T. Sivakumar, Dean, VC&RI, Orathanadu inaugurated the book exhibition. A total of six book distributors and publishers participated and a total of 4000 latest books were displayed.

SUPERANNUATION / VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT

Dr. D. Ramasamy, Professor and Head, Department of Food Processing Technology, CFDT, Koduveli retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 16.02.1960, he had put in a total service of 36 years and 06 months.

Dr. M.G. Jayathangaraj, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, MVC retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 11.02.1960, he had put in a total service of 33 years and 09 months.

Dr. P. Sriram, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, MVC retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 28.02.1960, he had put in a total service of 31 years and 01 month.

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Editorial CommittEEmembersDr. T.V. MeenambigaiDr. C. ManivannanDr. T. SenthilkumarDr. A. ShyambabuDr. B. MadukesvaranDr. M. ThangapandiyanDr. K.T. Kavitha

Dr. Ravi Sundar George, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, MVC retired voluntarily on 03.06.2019. Born on 30.07.1960, he had put in a total service of 30 years and 10 months.

Dr. P. Sridevi, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MVC retired voluntarily on 31.10.2019. Born on 13.01.1967, she had put in a total service of 30 years.

Tmt. M. Chamundeswari, Administrative Officer, Directorate of Extension Education, TANUVAS retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 01.03.1962, she had put in a total service of 29 years and 10 months.

Thiru. K. Mohan Kumar, Administrative Officer, Dean Office, VC&RI, Namakkal retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 23.02.1962, he had put in a total service of 35 years and 03 months.

Thiru. D. Harikrishnan, Assistant Accounts Officer, Madras Veterinary College Hostel, MVC retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 25.02.1962, he had put in a total service of 27 years and 07 months.

Thiru. K. Narayanasamy, Electrical Foreman, PGRIAS, Kattupakkam retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 09.02.1962, he had put in a total service of 31 years and 09 months.

Thiru. E. Ramachandran, Driver, Registrar’s Office, TANUVAS, Madhavaram Milk Colony retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 05.02.1962, he had put in a total service of 26 years and 01 month.

Thiru. S. Balasundaram, Junior Assistant, Registrar’s Office, TANUVAS, Madhavaram Milk Colony retired on 29.02.2020. Born on 04.02.1962, he had put in a total service of 06 years and 07 months.