Infrastructure Available:-
- Histopathology Laboratory.
- Digital Microscopic Photography Unit.
- Clinical Pathology Laboratory.
- Postmortem Hall (For Small/Large Animals, Pet Animals, Poultry and Wild Animals).
- Gross Pathological Specimens Museum (Gross Pathology Museum).
Services Available:-
- Postmortem Examination of Domestic Animals/Pet Animals/Poultry/Wild Animals & Consultancy to Farmers.
- Histopathological Diagnosis of various neoplastic (tumours), Infectious or Non-infectious diseases of Domestic Animals, Pets, Poultry, Laboratory Animals and Wild Life.
- Toxico-Patholgoical Examination.
- Clinical Pathology Services:
- Hematology
- Biochemistry
- Urine and Body Fluids Analysis.
- Blood Smear Examination
- Cytological Examination.
- Trainings Offered:
- Postmortem Examination of Domestic/Wild Animals/Poultry/Laboratory Animals.
- Histopathological Techniques.
- Clinical Pathology Techniques.
- Disease Diagnosis Techniques.
- Experimental Research Trials/Projects: Intramural/Extramural/Contract Research Trials on various Nutritional Supplements, Therapeutic Agents, Toxico-pathological, Infectious/Non-infectious diseases of livestock and Poultry.
Degree Programmes Offered:-
- B.V.Sc. & A.H: As per VCI Curriculum.
- M.V.Sc (Veterinary Pathology): Duration: 2 Years.
- Ph.D in Veterinary Pathology: Duration: 3 Years.
Agency/Contract Research Projects Completed at Department of Veterinary Pathology:-
| Sr. No. | Title of the Research Project | Name of Principal Investigator | Funding Agency & Project Cost | Year |
| 1. | Comparative Efficacy and Pathological Changes on Dietary Supplementation of Natural and Synthetic Vitamin E in Broilers. | Dr. Sambhaji G. Chavhan | M/S. Matrix Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad. Project Cost: Rs. 10,93,960/- | 2022 |
| 2. | Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Natural and Synthetic Vitamin E on TNF-alpha, IgG, IgM and MDA levels in Broilers. | Dr. Sambhaji G. Chavhan | M/S. Matrix Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Aurangabad. Project Cost: Rs. 1,99,500/- | 2022 |
| 3. | Studies on efficacy on Ventrilivplus on performance, carcass characteristic and meat quality in broiler. | Dr. S.D.Moregaonkar | M/S. Venkateshwara Hatcheries, Pune | 2007 |
| 4. | Comparative efficacy of herbal product (AV/BCP/15) with synthetic choline on broiler performance and carcass quality parameters. | Dr. G.R.Gangane | M/S. Ayurvet Ltd., Dabbi, Dist. Solan (H.P.) | 2008 |
M.V.Sc. (Postgraduate) Thesis Research Projects Completed at Department of Veterinary Pathology:-
| Sr. No. | Title of the Research Project | Name of the Student | Name of Major Advisor/Guide | Year |
| 1. | Studies on Ochratoxicosis in Broiler Birds. | P.L. Pawar | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2001 |
| 2. | Studies on a Commercial Mycotoxin Binder in Preventing Ochratoxicosis in Broilers. | A.C. Pathan | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2004 |
| 3. | Studies on Experimental Colibacillosis in Broilers. | V.N. Phad | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2005 |
| 4. | Studies on Efficacy of Levofloxacin in Experimental Colibacillosis in Broilers. | V.V. Deshmukh | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2006 |
| 5. | Efficacy of Black Piper nigrum Fruit in Prevention of Colibacillosis in Broilers. | S.S. Bamne | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2007 |
| 6. | Toxico-Pathological Studies of Chlorpyriphos in Broilers. | S. S. Bhagat | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2008 |
| 7. | Toxicopathology of Quinalphos in Broilers. | P.A. Chandane | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2009 |
| 8. | Toxico-Pathological Studies of Indoxacarb in Female Wistar Rats. | A.M. Sonphule | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2010 |
| 9. | Studies on Antidiabetic Property of Enicostema littorale Extracts in Wister Rats. | V.L. Jadhav | Dr. S.D. Moregaonkar | 2011 |
| 10. | Efficacy of Maytenus emarginata in Paracetamol Induced Toxicity in Male Wistar Rats. | M.M. Pathan | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2012 |
| 11. | Toxicopathological Studies of Anilofos in Male Wistar Rats. | V.K. Zole | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2013 |
| 12. | Effect of Formaldehyde Spraying in Broiler Pens. | P.R. Dalave | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2014 |
| 13. | Clinicopathological Studies on Black Quarter in Cattle. | S.R. Ambhore | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2016 |
| 14. | Effect of Azadirachta indica Leaf Powder in Prevention of Colibacillosis in Broilers. | V.B. Patil | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2018 |
| 15. | Effect of Azadirachta indica Leaf Powder on Clostridium perfringens induced Infections in Broilers. | A.R.Shinde | Dr. M.A. Khan | 2019 |
| 16. | Clinicopathological Studies of Theileriosis in Goats. | P.S.Rathod | Dr. S.G. Chavhan | 2021 |
| 17. | Pathology of Anaplasmosis in Goats. | H.D.Mandhare | Dr.S.G.Chavhan | 2022 |
| 18. | Pathological Studies on Ovine Babesiosis. | P.A.Manwar | Dr.S.G.Chavhan | 2023 |
Departmental/Intramural Research Projects: Completed
| Sr. No. | Title of the Research Project | Name of Principal Investigator | Year of Start & Completion | Duration in Years |
| 1. | Use of an alternative capillary sealing material (M- Seal) in PCV estimation. | Dr. S.D.Moregaonkar | 2004 | 1 Year |
| 2. | Clinicopathological studies on TRP (Hardware Disease in Cattle) | Dr. S.D.Moregaonkar | 2010 | 2 Years |
| 3. | Analysis of twelve year data of necropsy examination conducted during 1998-2010. | Dr. S.D.Moregaonkar | 2010 | 12 Years |
| 4. | Recording of Anomalies in animals during a period 2008-10. | Dr. S.D.Moregaonkar | 2008 | 2 Years |
| 5. | Studies on pathology of Black quarter in bovines with special reference to ulcerative endocarditis. | Dr. M.A.Khan | 2010 | 3 Years |
| 6. | Studies on efficacy of different diagnostic tests/ methods for detection of clinical mastitis in cattle. | Dr. M.A.Khan | 2010 | 3 Years |
| 7. | Clinicopathological Studies on Prevalence of Bovine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA). | Dr. Sambhaji G. Chavhan | 2016-2022 | 6 Years |
Future Plans:
a. Immunopathology Laboratory.
b. Molecular Disease Diagnosis Laboratory.
c. Mobile Diagnostic Facility for Farmers.
Department Faculty:
| Dr. B. M. Kondre
M.V.Sc., Ph.D Assistant Professor and Sectional Head Email: balajikondre@mafsu.ac.in More Details…… |
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Dr. Sambhaji G. Chavhan
M.V.Sc., Ph.D, NET, Diplomate ICVP (DICVP) Assistant Professor Email: drsam24183@gmail.com Email: sambhajichavan@mafsu.ac.in Contact: 9284555319 or 9421338612 |
Ex-academicians:
| Sr.No. | Name | Tenure |
| 1 | Dr. G.B.Kulkarni | 1987-1995 |
| 2 | Dr. M.A.Khan | 1995-97 |
| 3 | Dr.S.D. Moregaonkar | 1997-2012 |
| 4. | Dr. M.A.Khan | till Sept. 2021 |