CAFT-Veterinary Microbiology

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

 

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.

Resource Faculty

Dr. Naresh K. Kakker, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (UK), PDF (UK) [Director,ICAR- CAFT]

Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., Ph.D. (UK)

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 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:32 trainings organized since 1995

Faculty trainings to be organized by the ICAR - Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Veterinary Microbiology during 2019-20: