Faculty profile
1. Dr. Rajesh Katoch
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Area of specialization
Dr. Rajesh Katoch
[email protected]
+919419236788
Professor
Parasitic zoonosis
Publications
-Recent publications
1. Yadav A., Katoch R., Khajuria J.K., Katoch M. and
Agrawal R. (2011). Prevalence and biology of goat
warble fly infestation by Przhevalskiana silenus in
Jammu province, India. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 43:
1487-1492.
2. Yadav A., Katoch R., Khajuria J.K., Katoch M. and
Rastogi A. (2012). Economic impact of
Przhevalskiana silenus infestation in native goats of
northern India. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 44: 581-587.
3. Katoch, R., Yadav, Anish, Godara, R., Khajuria, J.K.,
Borkataki, S., Sodhi, S.S. (2012). Prevalence and
impact of gastrointestinal helminths on bodyweight
gain in backyard chickens in subtropical and humid
zone of Jammu, India. J. Parasitic Dis., 36: 49-52.
4. Nazir, T., Katoch, R., Godara, R., Yadav, Anish,
Borkataki, S. (2013). Therapeutic efficacy of pour-on
preparations of eprinomectin and ivermectin against
strongylosis in buffaloes. Indian Vet. J., 90: 112-113.
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-National (no.)
-International (no.)
Projects completed
i. External funded
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Efficacy of Negasunt dusting powder in healing
of Maggot wound in clinical cases of
different
species. (Bayer India).
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Efficacy of herbal anti-anaemia (Ferrocon)
against anaemia induced by Haemonchus contortus in
sheep. (Indian Herbs)
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To improve productivity of migratory sheep by
application of breeding, nutrition and health
technologies. (NATP)
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Efficacy of herbal biocholine in controlling fatty
liver syndrome in commercial broilers on high
metabolic energy diet.
(Indian Herbs)
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Evaluation of tick midgut vaccine in ruminants.
(IIL-Hyderabad)
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Empowerment of rural women through backyard
poultry farming in Jammu region. (DBT-New Delhi)
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ii. University funded
Awards/ Honours/
Distinctions
Professional experience
Membership of scientific &
professional societies
1. Dr. J.P. Dubey young scientist award in 1997
2. SM Ismail oration award in 2011
3. Other awards: 11 no.
21 years
1. Life member of Indian Association for
Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
2. Indian society for advancement of canine practice
3. Indian association of public health specialist
2. Dr. J.K. Khajuria
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Area of specialization
Dr. J.K. Khajuria
[email protected]
+919419233371
Associate Professor
Epidemiology of helminth
parasites
Publications
-Recent publications
1. Yadav A., Katoch R., Khajuria J.K., Katoch M. and
Agrawal R. (2011). Prevalence and biology of goat
warble fly infestation by Przhevalskiana silenus in
Jammu province, India. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 43:
1487-1492.
2. Yadav A., Katoch R., Khajuria J.K., Katoch M. and
Rastogi A. (2012). Economic impact of
Przhevalskiana silenus infestation in native goats of
northern India. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 44: 581-587.
3. Katoch, R., Yadav, Anish, Godara, R., Khajuria, J.K.,
Borkataki, S., Sodhi, S.S. (2012). Prevalence and
impact of gastrointestinal helminths on bodyweight
gain in backyard chickens in subtropical and humid
zone of Jammu, India. J. Parasitic Dis., 36: 49-52.
4. Yadav, Anish, Katoch, R., Katoch, M., Agrawal, R.,
Khajuria, J.K., Godara, R., Kalha, R. (2012). Cross
sectional study and analysis of potential risk factors
for Cryptosporidium spp. infection in buffalo calves
in Jammu. Vet. Pract., 13: 278-281.
-National (no.)
-International (no.)
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Projects completed
i. External funded
ii. University funded
Awards/ Honours/
Distinctions
Professional experience
Membership of scientific &
professional societies
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Awards: 09 no.
32 years
1. Life member of Indian Association for
Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
3. Dr. Anish Yadav
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Email
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Area of specialization
Publications
-Recent publications
Dr. Anish Yadav
[email protected]
+919419145424
Associate Professor
Molecular diagnosis of zoonotic
diseases, Immunodiagnosis and
sustainable control of warble fly
infestation
1. Yadav A., Katoch R., Khajuria J.K., Katoch M. and
Agrawal R. (2011). Prevalence and biology of goat
warble fly infestation by Przhevalskiana silenus in
Jammu province, India. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 43:
1487-1492.
2. Yadav A., Katoch R., Khajuria J.K., Katoch M. and
Rastogi
A.
(2012).
Economic
impact
of
Przhevalskiana silenus infestation in native goats of
northern India. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 44: 581-587.
3. Yadav, Anish, Katoch, R., Katoch, M., Agrawal, R.,
Khajuria, J.K., Godara, R., Kalha, R. (2012). Cross
sectional study and analysis of potential risk factors
for Cryptosporidium spp. infection in buffalo calves in
Jammu. Vet. Pract., 13: 278-281.
4. Nazir, T., Katoch, R., Godara, R., Yadav, Anish,
Borkataki, S. (2013). Therapeutic efficacy of pour-on
preparations of eprinomectin and ivermectin against
strongylosis in buffaloes. Indian Vet. J., 90: 112-113.
5.
-National (no.)
-International (no.)
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Projects completed
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External funded
1. Evaluation of tick midgut vaccine in ruminants.
Hyderabad).
(IIL-
2. Worked as CoPI in the project entitled "Empowerment
of rural women through backyard poultry farming in
Jammu region". (DBT-New Delhi).
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University funded
Awards/ Honours/
Distinctions
1. Dr. J.P. Dubey young scientist award in 2010
2. Other awards : No. 11
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Professional experience
Membership of scientific &
professional societies
12 Years
1. Life member of Indian Association for
Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
2. Indian society for advancement of canine practice
3. Indian association of public health specialist
4. Indian Association of Veterinary Medicine
4. Dr. Sanku Borkataki
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Area of specialization
Dr. Sanku Borkataki
[email protected]
+919419750180
Assistant Professor
Epidemiology and Serodiagnosis of
Porcine Cysticercosis
Publications
-Recent publications
1. Borkataki, S., Katoch, R., Goswami, P., Godara, R.,
Khajuria, J.K., Yadav, A. and Kaur, R. (2013). Studies
on the prevalence of parasitic infections of stray cats in
Jammu, India. Sokoto J. Vet. Sci. ISSN1595-093X
10(2) June issue
2. Nazir, T., Katoch, R., Godara, R., Yadav, Anish,
Borkataki, S. (2013). Therapeutic efficacy of pour-on
preparations of eprinomectin and ivermectin against
strongylosis in buffaloes. Indian Vet. J., 90: 112-113.
3. Borkataki, S., Islam, S. and Goswami, P. (2012).
Haematological and Pathological changes in piglet
infected with Taenia solium. Indian. J. Vet. Pathol.,
36(1):28-32.
4. Borkataki, S., Islam, S. and Goswami, P. (2012).
Distributions and dimensions of cysticercus of Taenia
solium in type of muscles and organs of naturally
infected finished pig of Assam, the North eastern
India. Vet. Pract., 13(1):126-128.
-National (no.)
-International (no.)
Projects completed
i. External funded
ii. University funded
Awards/ Honours/
Distinctions
Professional experience
Membership of scientific
& professional societies
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Awards: 02 no.
Seven and half years
1. Life member of Indian Association for Advancement of
Veterinary Parasitology
2. Life member of Veterinary Practioner
3. Life member of Veterinary World
5. Dr. Rajesh Godara
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Area of specialization
Dr. Rajesh Godara
[email protected]
+919419774615
Assistant Professor
Epidemiology of myiasis causing
flies and acaricide resistance
Publications
-Recent publications
1. Godara, R., Sharma, R.L. and Sharma, C.S. (2010).
Aberrant infestation of goat mandibles with Oestrus
ovis larvae. Trop. Anim. Hlth Prod. 42: 137-139.
2. Godara, R., Sharma, R.L. and Sodhi, S. (2010).
Comparative efficacy of albendazole, pyrantel
pamoate and ivermectin against naturally occurring
strongylosis in horses at Jaipur. Indian Vet. J. 87:
1089-1090.
3. Edith, R., Thilagar, M.B., Godara, R. and Sharma,
R.L. (2010). Tropical liver fluke induced stress in the
experimentally infected and immunized buffaloes.
Vet. Rec. 167: 571-575.
4. Nazir, T., Katoch, R., Godara, R., Yadav, Anish,
Borkataki, S. (2013). Therapeutic efficacy of pouron preparations of eprinomectin and ivermectin
against strongylosis in buffaloes. Indian Vet. J., 90:
112-113.
-National (no.)
-International (no.)
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Projects completed
i. External funded
ii. University funded
Awards/ Honours/
Distinctions
Professional experience
Membership of scientific &
professional societies
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Awards: 01 no.
11 years
1. Life member of Indian Association for
Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology
2. Member of Rajasthan Veterinary Council
Divisional Profile
Division
Veterinary Parasitology
Mandate
Teaching, Research and Extension
Ongoing projects
University funded projects (in no.): 04
Externally funded projects:
1. (a) Name of project: Bovine cryptosporidiosis and its
zoonotic potential in Jammu district.
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(b) PI: Dr. Rajesh Katoch
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(c) Funding agency: DBT, New Delhi
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(d) Duration: 2 years
2. (a) Name of project: Socio-economic upliftment of
women farmers through backyard poultry farming.
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(b) PI: Dr. Rajesh Katoch
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(c) Funding agency: DST, JK Science
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(d) Duration: 3 years
Degree/ Diploma/
Certificate courses offered
M.V.Sc and Ph.D degrees in veterinary parasitology
Scientific staff
1. Professors: 01
(in numbers)
2. Assoc. Prof.: 02
3. Asstt. Prof.: 02