CAFT-Veterinary Microbiology
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Centre of Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT)
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research) in Veterinary Microbiology (Established in the year 1995 AD vide O.O. No.1-2/93(CAS)/UNDP dated 11.11.1994)
Department of Veterinary Microbiology
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Hisar-125004 (Haryana) India
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Dr. Naresh Kumar Kakker Principal Scientist and Head - cum - Director,
ICAR-Centre of Advanced Faculty Training Veterinary Microbiology
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, and
Incharge, College Central Laboratory
College of Veterinary Sciences
Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Hisar-125004 (Haryana) India
Phone: 01662-256104, 256132 (Office)
Mobile: 09466265761 (Mobile)
E-mail: hod.vmc@luvas.edu.in
nkmksk@rediffmail.com
Foundations of the Department that led to its recognition by the ICAR as the Centre of Advanced Studies in Veterinary Microbiology:
- Established as Department of Bacteriology & Hygiene in 1965, the department took lead for teaching & research activities in the disciplines of veterinary microbiology & immunology:
- The department is known to the scientific world of microbiology & immunology for its pioneering and outstanding contributions in:
- Virology: a) poxviruses, particularly buffalopox virus and capripox viruses, b) Foot-and-mouth disease virus, particularly A22 subtype, extensive epidemiology & sero-monitoring of FMD control programme, c) bovine rotaviruses, particularly buffalo rotavirus electropherotyping & molecular diagnostics, d) first isolation of equine herpes virus-1 and blue-tongue virus, and e) infectious bursal disease virus IV95 vaccine & immunity.
- Bacteriology & Mycology: a) Enterobacteriaceae: new serotypes of Salmonella (S. Hissar), Arizona,Edwardsiella tarda and E. coli, and molecular studies, b) avian mycoplasmas, c) Pasteurella multocida B:2: DNA diagnostics & sero-monitoring of HS vaccination programme, and d) Cryptococcus neoformans, C. laurentii and Rhodotorula rubra.
- Immunology (since 1984 AD): a) Immunology of buffalo and camel Igs, b) Bacterial and parasitic immunity, particularly Trypanosoma evansi and Schistosoma spp., c) Experimental vaccines of Salmonellla Typhimurium, biofilm-forming Staphylococcus aureus and Pasteurella spp., d) Penside test for surra in animal spp, e) Immunobiologicals production technologies: Hybridoma, phage display technology for single-domain antibodies, rDNA technology for genetically engineered antigens and novel technology for synthesis and applications of polyacrylamide gels catalyzed by silver nitrate as novel catalyst discovered.
- Research by students and faculty published in high impact peered-reviewed national & international journals.
- Veterinary Microbiology and Veterinary Immunology as separate disciplines for under-graduate and post-graduate programmes of study.
- Books, instructional materials and teaching aids prepared by the faculty as valuable tools to equip students with updated knowledge.
- Several students and alumni bagged national & international prizes, awards, honors, distinctions, scholarships, fellowships, etc. for accomplishments in academics, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.
- Faculty won several coveted awards, prizes, fellowships, etc., including Rafi Ahmad Kidwai Memorial Prize, Hari Om Ashram Trust Awards, ICAR Team Research Award, Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship, Post-doctoral Fellowships, Fellows of National Academy, National Fellows, National Professor, etc. at various times over more than four decades.
Dr. Naresh K. Kakker, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (UK), PDF (UK) [Director,ICAR- CAFT]
Dr. (Mrs) Archana Sharma, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr. Jagveer Rawat, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (UK)
Dr Swati Dahiya, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Rajesh Chhabra. B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (UK)
Dr. (Mrs.) VandanaBhanot, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. P. S. Cheema, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Pankaj Kumar, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Anshul Lather B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Akhil Kumar B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Mahavir Singh B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Parveen Kumar B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Anita Dalal B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Sanjeevna Kumari B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr Rahul Yadav B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (INDIA)
Dr. Ajit Singh, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D.,PDF (UK) [ICAR-Emeritus Scientist]
Faculty trainings organized by the ICAR-Centre of Advanced Studies/ Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Veterinary Microbiology:34 trainings organized since 1995
| Sr. No. | Title of the course | Course Coordinator(s) CAS / CAFT | Director | Duration |
| 1. | Trends in Immunodiagnostics for Veterinary Microbiology | Dr S. K. Kalra | Dr S.C. Tewari | February 11 to March 2,1996 |
| 2. | Murine Monoclonal Antibody Production | Dr Arvind Kumar | Dr S.C. Tewari | January 14 to Feburary 2, 1997 |
| 3. | Enzyme Immunoassays in Veterinary Microbiology | Dr G. Prasad | Dr S.C. Tewari | March 3 to 17, 1997 |
| 4. | linical Veterinary Microbiology | Dr R.N. Srivastava | Dr D.P. Monga | March 5 to 24, 1998 |
| 5. | Update in Poultry Microbiology | Dr S. K. Kalra&Dr S Charan | Dr D.P. Monga | August 3 to 22, 1998 |
| 6. | Update in Bovine Diagnostic Microbiology | Dr K. L. Ahuja&Dr V. D. Purohit | Dr D.P. Monga | February 4 to 24, 1999 |
| 7. | Recent Approaches in Immuno-diagnostics for Livestock and Poultry | Dr G. C. Chaturvedi | Dr D.P. Monga | January 11 to 31, 2000 |
| 8. | Advances in Cell Culture Technology | Dr R. Sharma | Dr D.P. Monga | March 3 to 23, 2000 |
| 9. | Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases of Poultry | Dr P.C. Sharma | Dr D.P. Monga | September 5 to October 4, 2000 |
| 10. | Molecular Approaches in Diagnosis of Infections in Livestock and Poultry | Dr S.K. Batra | Dr V.D. Purohit | January 5 to February 3,2001 |
| 11. | Production and Use of Instructional Material on Veterinary Virology | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | Dr S.K. Kalra | February 8 to 28, 2002 |
| 12. | Production and Use of Instructional Material on Veterinary Immunology & Serology | Dr S. K. Kadian | Dr S.K. Kalra | December 16, 2002 to January 06, 2003 |
| 13. | Management of Microbes as Instrument of SPS Compliance and International Livestock Trade | Dr S. K. Kalra, Dr N. K. Kakker, Dr J. R. Rawat | Dr S.K. Kalra | November 18 to December 08, 2003 |
| 14. | Development of Instructional Material for General Veterinary Microbiology | Dr Y. P. Grover &Dr Sanjay Kapoor | Dr S.K. Kalra | February 10 to March 1, 2004 |
| 15. | Antimicrobials, Disinfectants, and Immunomodulators – The Indian Heritage | Dr Ajit Singh &Dr S. K. Kalra | Dr S.K. Kalra | November 8 to 28, 2004 |
| 16. | Accreditation and Allied Issues with Focus on Development of Website of Core Courses Of Veterinary Microbiology | Dr S.K. Kalra, Dr Sanjay Kapoor &Dr G Singh | Dr S.K. Kalra | February 1 to 21, 2005 |
| 17. | Capacity Building of Decentralized Institutions for SPS Compliance and Self Employment | Dr S. K. Kalra, Dr A. K. Vinayak, Dr S. R. Garg, Dr. N. K. Mahajan | Dr S.K. Kalra | October 11 to 31, 2005 |
| 18. | Current Methods in Veterinary Microbiology | Dr R. Sharma, Dr. N. K. Kakker, &Dr A. Sharma | Dr S.K. Batra | January 17 to February 06, 2006 |
| 19. | Methods in Virology for Disease Diagnosis | Dr Sanjay Kapoor, Dr R. Sharma and Dr Minakshi | Dr Arvind Kumar | December 28, 2006 to January 17, 2007 |
| 20. | Techniques in Murine Monoclonal Antibody Production | Dr S. K. Kadian, Dr Ajit Singh, Dr B. R. Gulati | DrArvind Kumar | January 23 to February 12,2008 |
| 21. | Phage Display Technology for Production of Single-domain Antibodies | Dr Ajit Singh | DrArvind Kumar | September 25 to October 15, 2008 |
| 22. | Current Concepts in Immunoassays for the Diagnosis of Animal Diseases | Dr R. Sharma and Dr N. K. Kakker | DrArvind Kumar | January 16 to February 5, 2009 |
| 23. | Modern Trends in Vaccines and Diagnostics for the Control of Infectious Diseases in Animals | Dr Shiv Charan&Dr S.K. Batra | Dr Ajit Singh | March 5 to 25, 2010 |
| 24. | Modern Cellular and Molecular Immunology Techniques in Animal Health | Dr S.K. Kadian&Dr J. Rawat | Dr Ajit Singh | November 3 to 23, 2011 |
| 25. | Control of Infectious Diseases of Animals, with Particular Emphasis on FMD Control Programme | Dr R. Sharma and Dr N. K. Kakker | Dr Ajit Singh | September 18 to October 8, 2012 |
| 26. | Advances in Diagnostics of Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals | Dr S.K. Batra&Dr Shiv Charan | Dr Y. P. Grover | September 17 to October 7, 2013 |
| 27. | Capacity Building for Safe Exchange of Bovine Germplasm Conforming to SPS Standards | Dr J. Rawat&Dr Swati Dahiya | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | February 3 to 23, 2015 |
| 28. | Development of Validated Diagnostic Assays and Accreditation of Diagnostic Laboratories | Dr Swati Dahiya&Dr Archana Sharma | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | February 3 to 23, 2016 |
| 29. | Modern Technologies for Production and Applications of Antibodies for Animal Health Improvement | Dr Ajit Singh &Dr S. K. Kadian | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | March 1 to 21, 2017 |
| 30. | Microbial Genomics and Proteomics in Diagnosis and Control of Diseases of Veterinary Importance. | Dr. N. K. Kakker& Dr. Rajesh Chhabra | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | November 7 to 27, 2017 |
| 31. | Diagnosis and Control of Emerging and Re-emerging Trans-boundary Diseases of Poultry | Dr. Rajesh Chhabra & Dr. N. K. Kakker | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | February 7 to 27, 2018 |
| 32. | Recent Advances in Cell based Technologies for Animal Disease Diagnostics and Therapeutic | Dr. Swati Dahiya& Dr. Rajesh Chhabra | Dr Sanjay Kapoor | October 11 to 31, 2018 |
| 33 | Microbiological Techniques for Diagnosis of Emerging and Re-emerging Diseases of Veterinary Importance |
Dr. Akhil K. Gupta Dr. Anshul Lather Dr. Mahavir Singh |
Dr. N.K. Kakker | November 20 to December 10, 2019 |
| 34 | Issues in Export of Livestock and Livestock Products vis-à-vis SPS Agreement |
Dr. Jagveer Rawat Dr. Parveen Kumar |
Dr. N.K. Kakker | February 7 to 27, 2020 |
Faculty trainings to be organized by the ICAR - Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Veterinary Microbiology during 2020-21:
| Sr. No. | Title of the course | Course Coordinator(s) | Course Director |
Duration |
| 35 | Foundation Course in Veterinary Microbiology as per MSVE-2016-I (Unit 1, 2 and 3) |
Dr. Parveen Kumar Dr. Sanjeevna |
Dr. N. K. Kakker | October 1 to 21, 2020 |
| 36 | Combating Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock and Poultry: Recent Advances in Surveillance, Diagnostics and Therapeutics |
Dr. Rajesh Chhabra Dr. Swati Dahiya |
Dr. N. K. Kakker | February 4 to 24, 2021 |