During the year 2010, a total of 125 research schemes are operational as detailed below:
| Schemes | Nos. |
|---|---|
| Non Plan Scheme | 40 |
| Plan Schemes | 11 |
| ICAR /Adhoc Scheme | 16 |
| Revolving Fund Scheme | 4 |
| Misc. Scheme | 20 |
| RKVY ongoing Scheme | 18 |
| RKVY new Scheme | 18 |
| Total | 125 |
Research Schemes Operational during 2010
| Sr. | Non Plan Schemes |
|---|---|
| 1. | Animal Disease Research Centre & Strg. of Diagnostic Facilities & experimentation(NPV-3) |
| 2. | Intensification of Research in animal nutrition (NPV-6) |
| 3. | Control of Mastitis in the Punjab State – A Pilot Project (NPV-7) |
| 4. | Research Facilities for Dairy Cattle & Buffalo Breeding (NPV-8) |
| 5. | Genetic Improvement of egg type stocks (NPV-9) |
| 6. | Establishment of Small Animal Colony at GADVASU (NPV-10) |
| 7. | Internal Diseases of Dairy Animals – their clinicopathological diagnostic & therapeutic aspects (NPV-20) |
| 8. | Nutritional deficiency diseases of dairy animals their clinico, pathological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects (NPV-21) |
| 9. | Research on Diagnostic aid & surgical treatment of muscule skeletal and abdominal disorders in large animals (NPV-22) |
| 10. | Research on Poultry Diseases (NPV-24) |
| 11. | Establishment of Research-cum-Diagnostic Laboratory for Rabies (NPV-25) |
| 12. | Toxicity Studies on Insecticides in Livestock (NPV-26) |
| 13. | Reproductive Disorders in Dairy Animals (NPV-27) |
| 14. | Recovery, cryopreservation & Embryo Transfer in buffaloes & crossbred cattle (NPV-29) |
| 15. | Creation of Facilities for Rearing of meat animals i.e. goat, pig and rabbit (NPV-30) |
| 16. | Germplasm Multiplication of Egg Type Poultry Stocks (NPV-31) |
| 17. | Physical Facilities to Breed Quails for Meat & Egg (NPV-32) |
| 18. | Additional Facilities for Modernization of Dairy Operation (NPV-33) |
| 19. | Advanced Research Centre for Buffalo Reproduction (NPV-34) |
| 20. | Rearing of Buffaloes male calves for Meat (NPV-35) |
| 21. | Improvement of buffalo and crossbred cattle through nutrition effect of plans of nutrition on their growth rate age at puberty, pregnancy and lactation (NPV-38) |
| 22. | Seed Production in Forage Crops (NPV-39) |
| 23. | Anatomical, Histological, Histochemical, Electron Microscopic studies as related to Hormonal & Biochemical profile on female reproductive organs in buffalo (NPV-40) |
| 24. | Immunological Studies on the Helminthic Diseases of Livestock (NPV-41) |
| 25. | Immunological Control of Cattle tick (Boophilus microplus) (NPV-42) |
| 26. | Studies on viral, bacterial and mycotic infection of cattle and buffaloes with a view to develop diagnostic kits and suitable vaccines (NPV-43) |
| 27. | Studies on the Utilization and Popularization of processed meat products prepared from buffaloes and other species (NPV-44) |
| 28. | Regional Livestock Research Centre at Bathinda (NPV-46) |
| 29. | Regional Livestock Research Centre, Kapurthala (NPV-47) |
| 30. | Research Lab. For feed evaluation and processing (NPV-51) |
| 31. | Improvement of Forages and Establishment of Forage Unit (NPV-52) |
| 32. | Reproductive Biology Ecology and Management of birds and mammals (NPV-53) |
| 33. | Strengthening of Fisheries Research (NPV-54) |
| 34. | Fisheries Research Scheme (NPV-55) |
| 35. | Establishment of Fisheries Unit (NPV-56) |
| 36. | Establishment of Research-cum-Quality Control Laboratory for Livestock/Poultry Farmers and Feed Manufacturers (NPV-59) |
| 37. | Introduction and Breeding of Naked Neck Rohde Island Red and other Miscellaneous Stock of Poultry (NPV-60) |
| 38. | Molecular and Cytogenetic studies on animals for faster general gains (NPV-61) |
| 39. | Sustainable aquaculture technology for salt-affected/water-logged areas of Punjab(NPV-62) |
| 40. | University Administration NP-3 |
| Sr. | Non Plan Schemes |
|---|---|
| 1. | Establishment of Regional Research Centre for Nili Ravi Buffalo (PV-1) |
| 2. | Regional Livestock Research Centre for Sahiwal Cattle (PV-2) |
| 3. | Studies on Goat for Meat &Milk Production Under Stall-fed Conditions in Punjab(PV-5) |
| 4. | Pesticide- induced adverse effects: Implication on livestock production (PV-9) |
| 5. | Development of strategies for production of safe and residue free animal origin food (PV-10) |
| 6. | Integrated Management and Control of Parasitic Diseases in domestic animals for Enhancing livestock productivity in different agro-climatic zones of Punjab State (PV-11) |
| 7. | Diagnosis and Control of Brucellosis-a-dreadful Zoonotic disease in Domestic Livestock for Enhancing Productivity in Punjab State (PV-12) |
| 8. | Diagnosis and control of Brucellosis-a dreadful Zoonotic disease in Domestic Livestock for Enhancing Productivity in Punjab State (PV-12) |
| 9. | Establishment of Research Centre and Referral hospital for Equines (PV -4) |
| 10. | Brood stock improvement of Indian Major carps for quality seed production (PV-18) |
| 11. | Regional Livestock and Poultry Research and Training Centre for Kandi Area (PV-13) |
| Sr. | ICAR Schemes |
|---|---|
| 1. | Network Project on buffalo Improvement (Main Unit) (ICAR-2) |
| 2. | Network Project on Buffalo Improvement (Field unit) (ICAR-3) |
| 3. | Project Directorate on Cattle Field Progeny Testing Project (ICAR-4) |
| 4. | All India Coordinated Research Project on Poultry Improvement (ICAR-5) |
| 5. | AICRP on improvement of feed resources and nutrient Utilization in raising animal production (ICAR-6) |
| 6. | Project Directorate on animal disease monitoring & surveillance (ICAR-11) |
| 7. | Sustainable livestock based Framing System for Livelihood Security in Hoshiarpur District of Punjab (ICAR-12) NAIP |
| 8. | Rumen Microbial Diversity in Domesticated and Wild Ruminant and Impact of Additives on Methanogenesis and Utilization of Poor Quality Fibrous feeds (ICAR-13) NAIP |
| 9. | All India Network Programme on H.S. (ICAR -15) |
| Sr. | ADHOC Schemes |
|---|---|
| 10. | Antiluteolytic strategies – a novel approach to enhance fertility in buffalo (ICAR-8) |
| 11. | Ultra Structural and Immunochemical Studies on reproductive organs during prenatal Development in Buffalo (ICAR-12) |
| 12. | Outreach/Network programme on estimation of Methane Emission under different Feeding systems and development of Mitigation Strategies (ICAR-14) |
| 13. | AICRP on Cattle-New Project Sahiwal (Data Recording Unit) (ICAR-16) |
| 14. | Economic Impact of FMD and its control in the Dairy and Meat value chains of selected high potential regions of India – A pilot study (ICAR-19 old)(ICAR-17 new). |
| 15. | Isolation and Characterization of animal adenoviruses for development of a novel viral vector for vaccine delivery (ICAR-) |
| 16. | Modernization of Agricultural University Farms (ICAR-19) |
| Sr. | Revolving Fund Schemes |
|---|---|
| 1. | Processing & Distribution of Milk (RF-3) |
| 2. | Production of table size fish and fish seed (RF-4) |
| 3. | Resource Mobilization from Poultry Farm (RF-5) |
| 4. | Utilization of Institutional Charges provided in various adhoc Research scheme funded by the ICAR & Other Agencies (RF-9) |
| Sr. | Miscellaneous Schemes |
|---|---|
| 1. | Identification of target molecule on B cells which binds Infectious Bursal Diseases (IBD) virus and its regulation for immunoprophylaxis of IBD in chicken (DBT) |
| 2. | Characterization of antimicrobial peptide genes in buffaloes in health and disease (DBT) |
| 3. | Isolation and characterization of sperm specific antigenic protein (s) with immunocontraceptive potential in dog (DBT) |
| 4. | Differential response to heat stress and production of monoclonal antibodies against Hsp 70 in Buffalo (DBT) |
| 5. | Development of a novel marker vaccine for Bovine Herpesvirus-I (BHV-I) and companions diagnostic (DBT) |
| 6. | To evaluate the in-vitro and in-vivo therapeutic potential of Bacteriophages (DBT) |
| 7. | Molecular characterization of Toll Like Receptors (TLR-2,3,4,9) in Indian Major Corp) Catla-Catla (DBT) |
| 8. | Pharmacokinetics-Phamacodynamics integration & Toxicological studies of fluoroquinolones & cephalosporins in buffalo species (CSIR) |
| 9. | Open Nucleus Breeding System to improve Sahiwal Cattle and Nili Ravi Buffalo in the State of Punjab (CSS) |
| 10. | Isolation and Characterization of animal adenoviruses for development of a novel viral vector for vaccine delivery (DBT) |
| 11. | Repeatability and reproducibility studies on milk somatic cell count in buffaloes using direct cell counter (DeLaval) |
| 12. | Improving fertility through application of approved artificial insemination technique in bovine |
| 13. | Improvement of dairy animals through Embryo Transfer Technology at the institutional farm and field conditions- ETT (PDDB) |
| 14. | Confirmation of lactation performance and animal safety of dairy animals of the Bos sp. and Bubalus sp. treated with recombinant bovine somatotrophin (AHC/ELANCO) |
| 15. | Processing of turkey meat into value added meat products and popularization thereof(RKVY) |
| 16. | Development and Dissemination of need based cost effective technologies to promote livestock and fish production in Punjab (RKVY) |
| 17. | Enhancing Livestock Production in Punjab through Need-based Research and Development Activities (RKVY) |
| 18. | MVSc / M.Sc. in Animal Biotechnology (DBT) |
| 19. | Utilization of Inland saline waters of south-west Punjab for Agriculture (PSFC) |
| 20. | Conservation and Improvement of Sahiwal Breed of Cattle in Punjab – Beetal Goat -ONBS (CSS) |
| Sr. | Ongoing - RKVY Scheme entitled, “Development and Dissemination of need based cost effective technologies to promote livestock and fish production in Punjab” |
|---|---|
| A-1. | Promoting Fish Production through bioremediation of village ponds and through integrated fish-livestock farming |
| A-2. | Processing and evaluation of fruit, vegetable and cannery wastes as livestock, poultry and fish feed |
| A-3. | Optimizing reproductive performance of dairy animals for sustainable milk production |
| A-4. | Hastening Onset of Puberty and Economical Rearing of Superior Replacement Buffalo Heifers |
| A-5. | Assessing nutritional requirements of quails |
| A-6. | Strategic feeding in lowering the age of sexual maturity in crossbred heifers |
| B-1. | Monitoring and management of mineral profiles for optimal animal health and production in different agro-climatic zones of Punjab |
| B-2. | Development and Adoption of Integrated Parasite Management Strategies for Enhancing Livestock Productivity in Rural Punjab |
| B-3. | Development of rapid diagnostic protocols and therapeutic management of digestive disorders in dairy animals |
| B-4. | Studies on vaccine failure and on strategies for effective prevention of Foot and Mouth Disease and Haemorrhagic Septicemia |
| B-5. | Monitoring and managing the re-emergence of important diseases of livestock |
| B-6. | Strategies to mitigate (prevention and clinical interventions) abdominal disorders in dairy animals |
| B-7. | Development of cost effective bacteriophage therapy for controlling Brucellosis in cattle and buffaloes |
| B-8. | Clinical and therapeutic studies on foot lameness in dairy cattle |
| C-1. | Processing of milk into different value added products (including Mozzarella Cheese) for better economic returns |
| C-2. | Studies on development and storage of Meat Products without and with minimum refrigeration |
| C-3. | Pesticides residues in foods of animal origin and their impact on human and animal health |
| C-4. | Pesticide-mineral interaction: effect on the animal health and production |
| Sr. | New - RKVY Scheme entitled, “ Enhancing Livestock Production in Punjab through need based Research and Development Activities” |
|---|---|
| A-1. | Management of udder health and clean milk production through immunomodulation and alternative strategies |
| A-2. | Development of cost effective bacteriophage therapy for controlling Brucellosis in cattle and buffaloes |
| A-3. | Studies on prevalence of major zoonotic diseases in Punjab and to develop appropriate control strategies |
| A-4. | Employment of immuno-molecular diagnostic tools for haemoprotozoan diseases of livestock in Punjab state |
| A-5. | Screening of bulls for chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders to improve reproductive fitness |
| A-6. | Enhancing pig production under small farming system through application of improved management practices |
| A-7. | Assessing nutritional requirements of quails |
| A-8. | Strategic feeding in lowering the age of sexual maturity in crossbred heifers |
| B-1. | Disease Diagnostic and Registry Service |
| B-2. | Large animal health facilities and services |
| i. Studies on the evolution of Reproductive Health Status of Critically ill Dairy Animals suffering from Parturient Complications ii. Studies on use of intra-medullary interlocking nailing and other orthopaedic procedures for large animals diaphyseal fractures iii. Strengthening of diagnostic and critical care facilities for domestic animals |
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| C-1. | Milk processing and manufacture of value added dairy products |
| C-2. | Processing of carp fishes into different value added products and byproducts for enhanced economic returns |
| C-3. | Processing of buffaloes milk into mozzarella cheese for better economic and health benefit |
| C-4. | Development of a suitable module for sustainable processing and marketing of meat and meat products to increase employment and income generation in Punjab state |
| D-1. | Strengthening of research on Livestock Health and Production |
| D-2. | Strengthening of research on diagnostic and therapeutics of animals |
