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DEPARTMENT: Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension

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Dr.Rajeev T.S. Dr.Rajeev T.S.
Designation: - Professor
Address: - Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension and Director of Entrepreneurship , KVASU
Mobile No: - 9447436130
Email ID: - rajeev@kvasu.ac.in

Educational Qualifications

1.Professional  

S NO

TITLE

STREAM

UNIVERSITY

YEAR

GRADE

 

1

B.V.Sc. & AH (UG)

VETERINARY SCIENCE & AH

KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERISTY

1998

7.4

2

M.V.Sc..((PG)

VETERINARY EXTENSION

--do--

2002

9.0

3

Ph.D

ETHNOVETERINARY & INDIGENOUS PRACTICE – VETEINARY EXTENSION

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)

 

2016

NA

 

 

2.  Additional  Qualfications

 

S NO

TITLE

STREAM

UNIVERSITY

YEAR

GRADE

1

MBA 

Human Resources Management

SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY

2014

‘B’ Grade

2

PG DIPLOMA

 WILD ANIMAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT 

TANUVAS, CHENNAI

2014

8.4

3

PG DIPLOMA

ANIMAL WELFARE

Indira Gandhi National OPEN UNIVERSITY  (IGNOU)

2021

77%

4

DIPLOMA

COMPUTER APPLICATION

National Institute of Computer Technology

1992

--

5

Certificate Course

Digital Course Designing Technology

Scientific Educational and Cultural Organization, India

2021

--

 

Area of Research

  • Appointed as the Member of captive elephant, healthcare and management committee , (Ministry of Environment forest and Climate Change), (Project Elephant) Govt of India
  • Recipient of award of ‘Distinguished scientist ‘for the contribution and achievement in the field of veterinary extension  installed and conferred by – Venus international research foundation , Centre for advanced Research and design , Chennai (2019)
  • Recipient of Murray fowler conference fellowship award installed by American Association of Zoo Veterinarians , USA for 2018-19
  • Acted as international consultant expert Witness for USFDA at Alaabama  court in the court proceedings involving female African elephant ‘Nossey’ in December 2017
  • Kerala State  Award for the Best Agricultural Scientist –Krishivigyan Award by Govt of Kerala 2012 for the ‘Best Agricultural Scientist in the State
  • Kerala State Award - Young scientist award of Govt of Kerala State, India in Kerala science Congress 2009 for the excellent innovation –COMBAACCS
  • National Level –“ ShikshaRatan Puraskar 2012” award for excellence in research and teaching from India International friendshio society, N,Delhi, India.
  • International Award - Shortlisted in the international Manthan award as one among best seven innovators internationally for the COMBAACCSS finding
  • Guided 4 PG Students and Co guide for 6 PG Students in Veterinary Science.
  • Acted as Principal Investigator and successfully completed seven research projects including that of British council, Kerala State and Central Governments.
  • Holding the certificate of registration for clinical and tranquilization management of captive elephants from Dept of Forests and Wildlife, Govt of Kerala.
  • Guided six international students from Belgium, France and Ireland in elephant management- DVM students
  • Guided two batch of students from James Madison University , USA regarding elephant management
  • Acting as expert and committees of chairman for animal welfare and  management in different parts of the country for the Animal Welfare Board of India
  • Acting as advisor of elephant management for many of national and internartional nongovernmental organisations
  • Acting as expert committee member for livestock
  • Published more than 30 research papers on Wild and Captive animals in various national and international journals.
  •  Participated and presented papers in many national seminars and international seminars. 
  • Authored three books, and many popular articles.

Published more than 35 popular articles in dailies and magazines

  • Identified& Characterized Livestock  Rearing Systems & Agriculture Linkages In Agro ecological Zones Of Kerala
  • Prepared online web portal and e - marketing , designed and developed www.jeevadhanam.com- the farm portal for animal husbandry entrepreneurs
  • Charter Vice president- Lions club of Mannuthy Agricity

Work Experience

    1. Director of Entrepreneurship , KVASU Since April 2022
    2. Director Centre for elephant studies under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences university and handling UG,PG, PhD sessions as Senior Assistant Professor in College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur ,Kerala under this Univeristy for the last 15 years.
    3. Acting as Director of Students Welfare, NSs Programme coordinator,KVAS university
    4. Acting as the Project Leader, Centre for elephant studies, CVAS, Mannuthy since 2010; engaged in research, development, violence control, clinical care.
    5.  Wild animal veterinarian, biologist, expert in chemical immobilization, treatment of elephants &zoo animals since last 18 years. Practicing Veterinary medicine in parallel for last 15 years in all animals especially, captive elephant and wildlife.
    6. Captive wildlife Veterinarian with 15 years experience as Assistant Professor in  teaching, research & technology transfer in animal husbandry in College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Kerala Agricultural University, S.India

 

Awards

S No

Title

Category

Year

1

Young scientist award in 21st Kerala State Science Congress 2009, Kerala government Dept of Science & Technology

State Level

2009

2

Received appreciation award for Rs. 1 Lakh from Govt. of Chatisgarh for the exemplary Veterinary Science and expert advice rendered to the wild caught elephant – ‘Sonu’- as district Hon. High court of Chatisgarh

National

2017

3

Achiever’s Award-2017 Dr. T.S. Rajeev CVAS,Mannuthy

University level

2017

4

Recognition Chief Justice Chennai High court assigns to inspect a wild elephant calf and to asses health & extent health care (member of Hipower inspection committee W.P. 16769, 16770 2017).

National

2017

5

Received the Murray fowler conference fellowship installed by American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AAZV)with 2000 dollars and to attend the annual conference of AAZV at Prague, in October 2018.

International

2018

6

Krishi Vigyan Award – 2011-12 (Best Agricultural Scientist)

State -Govt of Kerala

2016

7

Achiever’s Award-2017 Dr. T.S. Rajeev CVAS,Mannuthy

University level

2019

8

Received the Award-VIRA 2019 distinguished Scientist in Veterinary Extension organised by Venus International Foundation, Chennai

AAP-VII/2019/D-VANC5277-16/7/2019

International

2019

9

Achiever’s Award for the year -2019 installed by Dean, CVAS, Mannuthy (PA/VET/70/2018, Dean, CVAS, Mannuthy Dated 28-7-19

University level

2019

10

Honoured as Best Veterinarian in elephant healthcare management – modern Medicine by Guruvayur Keezhsanthi Nagerimana liya Kesavan Namboothiri Smaraka Trust – JANMASATHABDI AGHOSHA PURASKARAM 18-12-2019

State level

2019

11

SAMADHARANAM- Adharikkal – Honoured by Pallikuuppu Sri. Kurumba Bagavathy Kshethram Samadharanam 2020, Mannarkkad, Palakkad on contributions to elephant management and service- 05.03.2020

State level

2020

12

“Adarsh Vidya Saraswati Rashtriya Puraskar” Installed by Glacierjournal research foundation,Global Management Council, (for incessantly taken the lead in the contemporary education system and services through education excellence and quality achievements

National Level

2021

13

Member , University Tema –Formulation of Strategies – for EFC- KVASU KVASU/DAR/R2/3579/11

Uniersity Level

22/07 2011

14

Animal welfare board of India Thiruvaniyur Chennai-600041 No. 91/2014-15/PCA/Insp. Elephant suman 16/1/15. Authorization for inspecting baby elephant suman being used as performing animal in Hindi TV Serial “Bandhan”

State Level

3/2015

Trainings

  1. Training by Swiss College of Agriculture , Switzerland, 10 days on teaching methodologies – 10 days and 5 days (two spells) (2008)
  2. Training for 15 days at University of Reading, UK on Animal husbandary rearing systems (2008)
  3. Training on Zoo And Wildlife Management by the Indian Veterinary Association , Kerala
  4. Training on Management of Elephants conducted by The Elephant Study Center Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
  5. Training on Management at Institute of Management in Government , Kerala.
  6. Refresher Course on Educational Technology – At CCS HAU, HIssar, Haryana, India. For 21 days.
  7. Orientation course for faculties, conducted by UGC academic staff college, Calicut University for 28 days.
  8. Training for faculties in Kerala Agrl. University for 5 days in Central training Institute, KAU.
  9. 10 days training on social work at Rajagiri Institute of social sciences, Ernakulam,Kerala by National service Scheme, Govt of India (2009)
  10. Training at IIMK – Calicut – three days

 

Publications

D. 1. Externally funded projects

S No

 

Outlay  and Funding Agency

Status

1

Research project on “Improving Livelihood Security of WSHGs involved engaged in Livestock Rearing through capacity building in Gender awareness”. Funded by British Council, DFID, UK

60000 Pounds (Funded by British Council, DFID, UK)

Completed

2

Research project on “Techno Economic Feasibility of Dairying and allied activities among the beneficiaries of land distribution project to landless tribals of Kerala , (TRDM) with special emphasis to Wayanad District”. Funded by Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Kerala

5 Lakhs Funded by Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Kerala

Completed

3

Research project on “Exploration, Identification & Characterization Of Various Livestock Rearing Systems & Agriculture Linkages In District Wise Agro Ecological Zones Of Kerala”,

11.25 lakhs Funded by Kerala state Planning Board.

 

Completed

4

Research project on “Touch screen Information kiosk Project-Installation of Touch Screen Information Kiosks at Various Panchayath, Assembly/Parliament Constituencies of Kerala (Ollur Assembly constituency

15 lakhs funbded by )” Under the scheme of ‘Special Development Fund for MLA -2010-2011” (Sri. Rajaji Mathew Thomas MLA-Ollur Assembly Constituency)Funded by Kerala state IT Mission

 

Completed

5

“Touch screen Information kiosk Project-Installation of Touch Screen Information Kiosks at Various Panchayath, Assembly/Parliament Constituencies of Kerala (Kallooppara Assembly constituency)”

 

15 lakhs Under the scheme of ‘Special Development Fund for MLA -2010-2011” (Sri. Joseph M Puthussery MLA)

Completed

6

“Development Of A Training Curriculum Cum

Functional Literacy Programme For Elephant Keepers (Mahouts) On Scientific Elephant Management Practices”

96000 ;

Funded By Guruvayur Devaswom

Completed

7

Interface of Indian Livestock-farming experts  Agriculturists and NIAB scientists (MILAN) 2017-18 : research areas identification in Kerala- conduction of programmes

 

NIAB(National Institute of Biotechnology, Govt of India, Hyderabad) 1.975 Lakhs

Completed

8

“Ensuring sustainable livelihood for the flood affected livestock rearing through development of an exclusive disaster management protocol” with him  as the principal) (Dr.T.S.Rajeev  as PI  and Ambili.S., Praveen, P.U., Gokul.S., Reshma, R., and Krishnasagar,P  student researchers.)

 

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KCSTE)(10000)

Completed

9

Research project on “Effective use of information technology in animal husbandry sector for optimisation of livestock productivity & marketing system (Pilot project

 

Funded by Kerala state IT Mission

5 lakhs

10

Impact assessment of induction of cow scheme under Kuttanadu package, Funded by AHD Govt. of Kerala

 

Govt of Kerala AHD

5 Lakhs

 

G. Research & Popular Publications

G.1 Research Papers  Published

S No

Details of Publication

Year

IF

NAAS Rating

  1.  

Parasitic Infections in Captive Lions (Panthera Leo) at Wayanad : Zoos Print Journal 21(4), Zoo Out reach Organisation,Coimbatore : P:2230 - Raghu Raveendran,Bindu Lakshmanan,Anoop.S., Rajeev.T.S. & Dinesh.C.N

2004

 

3.00

  1.  

Scientific Development of a Training Curriculum for zoo keepers in scientific zoo animal management: Zoos Print Journal 23(11), Zoo Out reach organization, Coimbatore : P:22-25-  Rajeev.T.S.,Rajkamal.P.J.& P.C.Saseendran (2008)

2008

 

3.00

  1.  

Bashir, B.P., Rajkamal, P.J., George, P.R. and Rajeev, T.S. 2014. Traditional veterinary practices among the tribals of Attapady. Ind. J. Soc. Res. 55(4): 499-506.

2014

3.044

3.00

  1.  

A Case Report On Uterine Leiomyoma In An Asian

Elephant (Elephas Maximus)T.S. Rajeev1, C.J. Nithin2*, Anil Kumar Anahita3 And S. Vineetha

International Journal of Science, Environment ISSN 2278-3687 (O)and Technology, Vol. 6, No 4, 2017, 2237 – 2241 2277-663X (P)

2017

2.86

3.98

  1.  

T.S. Rajeev and T.T.Ranganathan –EXTENT OF ADOPTION OF VARIOUS ANIMAL HUSBANDRY PRACTICES AMONG THE LIVESTOCK REARING-  Accepted Indian Veterinary Journal –KVASU

2017

0.079

4.42

  1.  

T.S. Rajeev and T.T.Ranganathan;  Extent  of adoption of various animal husbandry practices among the livestock rearing tribal In northern Kerala, India , Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences p ;43-47

2018

0.963

NAAS rating:3.65

 

  1.  

Mary Vijaya, K Vinodkumar, P.V.Tresamol, T.S. Rajeev,      Justindavis and K. Sreenivas ; Detection of Foot-and-Mouth disease virus antibodies in captive asian Elephants (elephasmaximusindicus) in Kerala Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences:65-68

2018

0.963

NAAS rating:3.65

 

  1.  

V. R. Amulya,  P. V. Tresamol ,  K.Vinodkumar, Bindulakshmanan, T.S. Rajeev and  S. Sulficar  Therapeutic management of blood fluke infection In An indian elephant – A case report Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences: 92-94

2018

0.963

NAAS rating:3.65

 

  1.  

Santoshkumar, T.S. Rajeev, Reeja George P., Gleeja V.L. and Anjali K. Babu ,   Economics of commercial broiler production on noncontract and contract farms of Malappuram district, Kerala, The Pharma Innovation Journal: 192-194

2018

: RJIF 5.98

 

NAAS rating:5.03

 

  1.  

P. Vinoth, T.S. Rajeev, R.S.Jiji, R. Senthilkumar., V.L. Gleeja  Constraints in participatory management perceived by the inhabitants of human-wildlife conflict (hwc) affected areas in Kerala* J. Vet. Anim. Sci. 2020. 51 (2) : 123 - 127

2019

 

NAAS rating 4.15

 

  1.  

Mary Vijaya, K Vinodkumar, P.V.Tresamol, T.S. Rajeev, Justindavis and K. Sreenivas :Detection of Foot-and-Mouth disease virus antibodies in captive asian Elephants (elephasmaximusindicus) in Kerala ; Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences 65-68

2018

0.963

NAAS rating:3.65

 

  1.  

Santoshkumar, T.S. Rajeev, Reeja George P., Gleeja V.L. and Anjali K. Babu  ;Economics of commercial broiler production on noncontract and contract farms of Malappuram district, Kerala: 192-194 ;The Pharma Innovation Journal

2018

Impact factor: RJIF 5.98

 

NAAS rating:5.03

 

  1.  

T.S. rajeev and T.T.ranganathan:  Extent  of adoption of various animal husbandry practices among the livestock rearing tribal In northern Kerala, India Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences;43-47

2018

0.963

NAAS rating:3.65

 

  1.  

Shreyansh Hosure & Rajeev, T. S “Health Benefits of Human-Companion Animal Interaction: A Review” Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience

(Manuscript No: IJPAB-2020-8071) ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Volume 8 Number 6, 658-662

DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8071

 

.2020

Impact factor: 6.525

NAAS Score: 4.74

Effective from January 1, 2020

 

  1.  

Shreyansh Hosure1* &Rajeev, T. S A Study on Perception of Researchers of KVASU during Lockdown Period Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 9 Number 7 (2020)  Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com

2020

0.16

5.38

  1.  

TS Rajeev & Dr. Shreyansh Hosure Feasibility of Livestock Rearing among Tribals of Wayanad, Kozhikode and Kannur Districts of Kerala - Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Bioscience ISSN: 2582 – 2845 Volume 8 Number 6, 652-657 ,DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.18782/2582-2845.8161

2020

Impact factor: 6.525

NAAS Score: 4.74

Effective from January 1, 2020

  1.  

Rajeev TS & Shreyansh Hosure

Extent of utilization of ICT tools among veterinary professionals of CVAS, Mannuthy ; The Pharma Innovation Journal 2020; 9(2): 37-39 ISSN (E): 2277- 7695 ISSN (P): 2349-8242 ,TPI 2020; 9(2): 37-39 ,© 2020 TPI www.thepharmajournal.com

2020

 

NAAS Rating: 5.03

 

21

Rajeev.T.S.,Vysakh Viswam& Anoop.S.

 2020 Management of superficial wounds in a captive asian elephant with bismuth iodo form paraffin paste and zinc oxide ointment combinationJournal of Indian Veterinary Association ,VOl 18(3) P.87-91,JIVA18(3) December 2020

2020

 

 

 

 

3.84

 

G.2  Papers in Conference Proceedings

S No

Title

Proceedings

Year

  1.  

Technique and development of a special training curriculum for Zoo keepers on scientific zoo animal management practices based on their level of knowledge and training need

(International)

II nd International Congress on zoo-keepings (R1/65325/06 – 11-06-2007-KAU)

International

2006

  1.  

Experience of using Xylazine Hydrochloride  in Immobilization of unruly captive elephants of Kerala. (National)

 

Proceedings of 7th Annual Conference of  Indian Scociety of Veterinary pharmacology and Toxicology (ISVPT) & National Symposium on Ethno pharmacology  in clinical Veterinary Practice and role of nanotechnology in drug delivery systems.COVAS, Pookot, Waynad, Kerala, India ,  S1-O-01 ., P.13

International

2007

  1.  

Presented a paper on 20th Science Congress at Trivandrum30/1/2008- Agriculture, Fishery and Veterinary Sciences

Estt/1760/04- 5/02/2008

State

  1.  

Comparative Knowledge Of Elephant Diseases To The First And Second Mahouts And Its Relative Effect On The Health Management Of Captive Elephants Of Kerala

., Full paper Proceedings of the 20th  Kerala Science Congress,2008, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, India (ISBN 81-86 366-63-6) :    01-47 ,PP 156-158

State -08

  1.  

Physical Environment As Antecedents To Unruly Behavior Of Captive Elephants Of Kerala.,

Full paper Proceedings of the 20th  Kerala Science Congress,2008, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, India (ISBN 81-86 366-63-6) :    07-15 ,PP 551-554

State-08

  1.  

Incidents Of Musth Related Violences Among Captive Elephants & Relevance Of  Musth Monitoring System For Relaxing Impact In Kerala State, India,

Proceedings -2008 Presented a paper in international conference at Pattaya, Thailand 2008 Nov. 22-28

International-08

  1.  

Comparative Analysis Of Specific Behavioral Patterns During Violences By  Captive & Wild Elephants Situation With Its Possible Intervention In Reducing conflicts - Experiences From S.India.,

Proceedings-2008 Paper presented in IVEF- seminar on Livestock development and Extension on 18th Dec. 2008

National-08

  1.  

Attitude of Mahouts towards their Profession and life situations- A search for cause of Diminishing interests among Mahouts in Kerala.,

Proceedings of the 21st Kerala Science Congress,2009, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, India (ISBN 81-86366-66-0) : PP 381-384

State level 2009

  1.  

Automated Self Learning & Interactive Communication System – (ASLICS)-An Innovative ICT Tool          Developed For Technology Transfer Among The Farming Community With Special Reference To Animal Husbandry,

Full Paper Proceedings of                 the 21st Kerala Science Congress,2009, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, India(ISBN 81-86366-66-0) : PP 398-400

State level 2009

  1.  

3. Cell Phone Operated Mobile audio Communication & Conferencing system (COMBACCS)an innovative ICT equipment devised for technology transfer among women self help groups in Kerala,

Proceedings of the 21st Kerala Science Congress, 2009, KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala, India (ISBN 81-86366-66-0) : PP 381-384

State level 2009

  1.  

Successful Management of Gastrointestinal Impaction in Three Asian Elephants (Elephas Maximus) in Captivity Based on the Clinical Protocol Fixed the Disease :T. S. Rajeev, Vysakh, N. MadhavanUnny and C. J. Nithin

2018- International conference on Am


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