1. PROF. Adarsh Kumar

    Professor & Head
    & Visiting Professor, Tripoli University (LIBYA)
    Date of Birth : 09-02-1970

    E-mail:adarsh9kan@gmail.com


    Academic Qualifications

    DegreeYear of PassingUniversity/ InstituteDivision

    Ph.D.

    2006

    CSKHPKV Palampur

    1st ( Honours with Gold medal)

    M.V.Sc.

    1995

    HPKV, Palampur

    Ist ( Honours )

    B.V.Sc & A.H.

    1992

    HPKV, Palampur

    Ist

    Professional Experience


    International experience

    Visiting Professor (On overseas assignment)
    Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Tripoli University Tripoli, Libya ( Sept, 2009 –Sept, 2010)



    National experience

    Position

    Institute

    Period

    Professor & Head
    ( Surgery and Radiology)

    CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.)

    September 2016 to till date...

    Professor
    ( Surgery and Radiology)

    CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.)

    March, 2015 to August 2016

    Associate Professor
    (Surgery and Radiology)

    CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.)

    March 2007 to March 2015

    Assistant Professor
    ( Surgery and Radiology)

    CSKHPKV, Palampur (H.P.)

    March, 1998 March, 2007

    Veterinary Officer
    ( Surgical Specialist)

    Vety. Hospital, (Tissa) and
    Vety. Polyclinic (Shahpur), Govt. of H.P.

    March, 1995 to March, 1998


    Projects/ Proposals Processed


    In operation as PI and Co- PI

    S.No.
    Title of Project
    Funding Agency & Amount

    01

    Strengthening Veterinary Clinical Services through capacity building and continual professional development of Veterinarian’s skill and transfer of adaptive technology to field Veterinary Hospitals.

    RKVY (39.80 lakh)

    02

    Veterinary critical care unit cum skill development and training

    ICAR under model Experiential learning Unit (99.50 lakh)

    03

    FIST- DST project for strengthening Infrastructure

    DST (30 lakh)



    Completed as PI and Co- PI
    S. No.
    Name of the project

    Co‐PI/ PI

    Funding source

    Starting Date

    Date of completion

    01

    Sedative, clinico‐biochemical and Cardio‐pulmonary effects of preanaesthetics and general anaesthetics in neonatal calves.

    Associated

    ICAR

    1999

    2002

    02

    Efficacy of Negasunt dusting powder in healing of maggots wounds in clinical cases of different species.

    Co-PI

    Bayer India Ltd

    2001

    2002

    03

    An investigation into incidence, etiology, diagnosis and treatment of various surgical foot disorders in ovines, bovines and caprines

    Co-PI

    HP State Govt.

    2000

    In prog.

    04

    Studies on the efficacy of an herb “Manu” on fracture healing in animals.

    Co-PI

    NATP

    2003

    2003

    05

    Studies on the efficacy of Harjore (Cissus quadrangularis) on the fracture healing in animals”

    Co‐PI

    ICAR (NATP)

    2004

    2004

    06

    Studies on intestinal obstruction in cross bred cattle of high altitude with special reference to prognostic, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects.

    Co-PI

    ICAR

    2004

    2007

    07

    Studies on utilization Seabuckthorn in gastric erosions and ulcers in canines

    Co-PI

    ICAR (NAIP)

    2009

    .....

    Participation in Refresher Courses/Summer Institute


    S.No.

    Title of the course

    Name of the Organizing Institute

    1

    Advanced training course in “Large animal surgery”

    Centre of Advanced Studies for Veterinary Surgery, PAU, Ludhiana

    2

    Training in “Advanced Neurology and neurosurgery”

    Centre of Advanced Studies for Veterinary Surgery, PAU, Ludhiana

    3

    Training in “Applied procedures in Veterinary Anesthesia, Surgery and Radiology”

    Centre of Advanced Studies for Veterinary Surgery, PAU, Ludhiana

    4

    Training in “Emergency and Critical care in farm and pet animal practice”

    Centre of Advanced Studies for Veterinary Medicine, TANUVAS, Chennai, Tamilnadu

    5

    Training in “Ultrasonography and other imaging techniques in disease diagnosis in farm and pet animals”

    Centre of Advanced Studies for Veterinary Medicine, TANUVAS, Chennai, Tamilnadu

    6

    Training on “Data Analysis using SAS”

    National Dairy research Institute, Karnal under NAIP.

    Research Accomplishments

    1. Standardization of various preanesthetics and anesthetics and technique of balanced anesthesia for general anesthesia in Yaks (Bos grunniens).

    2. Developed a diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic protocol for managing the disease of intestinal obstruction in cattle which is one of the major surgical problems in Himachal Pradesh.

    3. Developed and standardized the diagnostic management of intestinal colic in horses with special reference to Sonography.

    4. Developed safe anesthetic technique using injectable and inhalant anesthetic for performing elective, complicated and emergency surgeries in small animals.

    5. Developed and clinically standardized the application of Sonography as diagnostic tool in abdominal affections in small animals.

    6. Developed a model “Downer Cow Assistance Assembly” to assist the ailing recumbent animals to bear weight on the limbs.

    7. Developed and standardized the safe anesthetic regimen for performing sterilization (general and laparoscopic) in Monkeys.

    8. Developed the field anesthesia technique of Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) as continuous rate infusion technique (CRI) in equines. The same has been tried and tested at field hospitals.

    9. Adapted and performed the external skeletal fixation technique in management of long bone fractures in equines.

    10. Standardized the technique of percutaneous portogram and intraoperative mesenteric portogram for hepatobillary affections.

    11. Designed and developed an “End threaded positive profile IM” pin to be used as an effective implant for internal fixation for fractures of long bones in dogs under field conditions.

    Students Advisory

    As Major Advisor: Masters = 3 (Completed)

    2 MVSC and 1 PhD (Continuing)

    As Minor Advisor= 22 (Masters) and 2 (PhD)

    Training conducted as a coordinator

    1. Training course on “Systematic diagnostic techniques in ultrasonography”. Specialized training imparted to Veterinary officers from State.

    2. Two (2) Trainings on Ultrasonography and Radiology to HP Govt. Veterinary officers

    3. Training to state veterinary officers of HP on applied anesthesia

    4. Eleven (11) Trainings to state veterinary officers of HP on capacity building with special reference to clinical skills


    Extension and Community Services

    Writing weekly column (Livestock helpline) pertaining to farmers queries in print media from last Six years.

    Attending routine and emergency clinical surgical cases at Teaching Veterinary Clinics, COVAS, Palampur.

    Consultancy to animal owners and field veterinary officers as and when required.

    Expert lectures to paravet staff and progressive farmers.

    Radio talks on animal health.

    Addressing farmers queries on Live‐ phone‐in programmes on Doordarshan

    Orgaining Clincal camps in the field.

    Member, weather based farm advisory committee of the University

    Memberships of the Professional Societies/ Boards

    Member Secretary Institutional Animal Ethics Committee

    Member Secretary Blue Cross Society

    Member of Indian society for Veterinary Surgery.

    Member Indian Society for Animal Reproduction.

    Member Editorial Board –Open veterinary Journal (Open access)

    Member Editorial Board – International Journal of Food, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences

    Member Editorial Board, Himachal Veterinary Journal 2002-2003.

    Member Himachal Veterinary Council (HVC)

    Member Veterinary Council of India (VCI)


    Invited/Lead Lectures

    International conference – 1

    Centre of advanced studies (CAFT) , GADVASU, Ludhiana, India - 4

    Indian Veterinary council (HVC organized) – 7


    Offices Held

    Founder President COVAS Alumni Association – (2004- 2011)

    President Veterinary and Animal Sciences and Animal Teachers Association – (2012-2014)