Faculty

  MVSc, PhD

1. Title : Comparative Efficacy of Different Therapeutic Protocols for the treatment of endometritis in cow (PI)

• Outlay : 3.65 lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : Three Year (2011-12)

2.Title : Network project on buffalo improvement (Co PI)

• Outlay : 175 lakh
• Funding Agency : ICAR
• Duration : Five years (2009-13)

3. Title : Ultrasonography for Effective reproductiveManagement in Goats with Special reference to Attapady Black (Co PI)

• Outlay : 4.25 lakh
• Funding Agency : Animal Husbandry Department
• Duration : One Year (2011-12)

4. Title : Ovsynch Programme and its modification on the reproductive performance of anoestrus and repeat breeding cattle (Co PI)

• Outlay : 6.528 lakh
• Funding Agency : Animal Husbandry Department
• Duration : One Year (2011-12)

5. Title : Comparison of different early pregnancy detection techniques in cattle with special reference to ultrasonography (PI)

• Outlay : 8 lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : One Year (2015-16)

6. Title : Stregthening and development of higher agricultural education in India (Co PI)

• Outlay : 5 lakh
• Funding Agency : ICAR
• Duration : One Year (2015-16)

7. Title : Strengthening of Bio- technology research (Co PI)

• Outlay : 5 lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : One Year (2015-16)

8. Title : Management of infertility in crossbred cattle by in vitro production of embryos (PI)

• Outlay : 11 lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : One Year (2016-17)

9. Title : Augmenting reproductive biotechnology research in KVASU (PI)

• Outlay : 1.5 lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : One Year (2016-17)

10. Title : Improving reproductive efficiency of crossbred cattle (PI)

• Outlay : 4 lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : One Year (2017-18)

11. Title : Multi target therapeutic approach for management of repeat breeding in cattle (Co PI)

• Outlay : 9.6 lakh
• Funding Agency : ATMA
• Duration : One Year (2017-18)

12. Title : Improving reproductive efficiency of crossbred cattle (PI)

• Outlay : 0.5lakh
• Funding Agency : State Plan fund
• Duration : One Year (2018-19)
   

4 year as Veterinary Surgeon, 11 years as Assistant Professor
Research Guidance
1) Completed

• As Major Advisor: MVSc - 2
• As Minor Advisor; MVSc - 6

2) Ongoing

• As Major Advisor: MVSc - 2, PhD – 1
• As Minor Advisor; MVSc - 3, PhD – 3

• Young Scientist award at “International symposium on Biotechnologies for Optimization of Reproductive Efficiency of Farm and Companion animals to Improve Global Food Security and Human health and XXVIth Annual Convention of ISSAR” organized at Department of Animal reproduction, gynaecology and Obstetrics, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar from 10th to 12th November, 2010.
• Best Research Paper Presentation award at XXXIst Annual Convention of the Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR) and National Symposium on Current Challenges and Opportunities in Animal Reproduction from 3rd to 5th December 2015 conducted at Veterinary College, Hebbal, Bangaluru.
• Best scientific article published by a life member of the ISSAR Kerala chapter in the year 2017
• Best Research Paper Presentation award at XXXVth Annual Convention of the Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR) and International Symposium “Global perspective to enhance livestock fertility through modern reproductive techniques for doubling farmer’s income” from 18th to 20th December 2019 conducted at Veterinary College and Research Station, Namakkal, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
• Best young scientist award for student P.Rakshitha at XXXVth (major advisor) at annual Convention of the Indian Society for the Study of Animal Reproduction (ISSAR) and International Symposium “Global perspective to enhance livestock fertility through modern reproductive techniques for doubling farmer’s income” from 18th to 20th December 2019 conducted at Veterinary College and Research Station, Namakkal, Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

• Training Programme on Incidence of Emerging Diseases their Diagnosis and Control held at Madras Veterinary College, Chennai from 8th to 16th September 2005
• Model Training Course on “Recent Advances in Livestock Health and Management for Optimum Production” held at Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India from March 2nd to March 9th 2009
• Faculty development training programme for Assistant Professors, COVAS, Pookot, 12th to 16th July 2010
• Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques in Farm and Companion Animal Practice held at Centre of Advanced Faculty Training in Veterinary Clinical Medicine, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai. 3rd to 23rd August 2011
• UGC Sponsored orientation programme (IT oriented) conducted by UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala. UGC Academic Staff College, University of Kerala, Thiruvanantha puram. 01-01-13 to 28-01-13
• Hands on training on in vitro fertilization technology. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal. 15th to 24th November, 2016
• CAFT course on “ Current Reproduction Technologies vis-à-vis Fertility Augmentation in Farm Animals” held at GADVASU, Ludhiana from October 9th to 29th, 2018
• Research techniques used in Veterinary and Allied Sciences” organized by Directorate of Academics and Research, KVASU from 25.02.2016 to 27.02.2016
• Application of ICT in Animal Husbandry Teaching Research and Extension”organized by Department of Veterinary & AH Extension, CVAS, Mannuthy from 19.09.2016 to 21.09.2016

 Books / Book chapters

• A chapter contributed to State level training on “Local and Regional Anesthesia for Ruminant Surgery”- held at Livestock Research Station, Thiruvazhamkunnu on 11/11/2010
• A chapter contributed to “Hands on Training on Application of Ultrasonography in Ruminant Reproduction” held in the University Livestock Farm and Fodder Research Development Scheme held on 21.07.2018 and 28.07.2018

Research Papers

• R.S.Abhilash., S.A.Seshagiri Rao, K.Mouli Krishna and Venugopal Naidu 2008. Trace mineral profile and incidence of repeat breeding in crossbred cows. Indian vet. j. 85: 1166- 1167
• Abhilash R.S, Metilda Joseph, M.O. Kurien, Hiron M. Harshan, T.V. Aravindakshan, K.S. Anil and Gleeja V.L. 2017. Impact of frequency of transvaginal oocyte recovery on ovarian biometry and oocyte yield in crossbred cattle of Kerala. Int. J. Sci., Environ. and Technol. 6: 2766 – 2770
• R.S.Abhilash, Metilda Joseph, M.O.Kurien, Hiron M. Harshan, T. V. Aravindakshan, K.S.Anil and C.Sunanda. 2018. Assessment of nuclear maturation and oocyte viability in normal and repeat breeder crossbred cows by using fluorescent staining. J. Vet. and Anim. Sci..49: 63-66
• P.Rakshitha, R.S.Abhilash, M.O.Kurien, J.Metilda, M.D.Pratheesh. and M.M.Revathy. 2019. Effect of Aspiration Technique on Oocyte Yield and Quality in Crossbred Cattle of Kerala. The pharma Innovation J. 8: 102-104.
• M.M. Revathy., R.S. Abhilash., C. Jayakumar., P.K. Magnus., K. Raji. and J. James. 2019. Relationship between Season and Semen Quality in Crossbred Bull Semen. Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci 8: 2480-2484

Review articles

• R.S.Abhilash, K.Anil Kumar, S. Biju and K.S.Ajith. 2012. Termination of Pregnancy in Bitches. J. Indian Vet. Asso 10: 60-65
• Popular articlesR.S.Abhilash, G.S.Ajith Kumar and T.Sreekumaran. 2004. Role of trace minerals in Reproduction. IVA News Letter
• Dr. G.S.Ajith Kumar and Dr.R.S.Abhilash.. 2005.Kannukalikalile vandhyatha. Sunday review
• Dr.R.S.Abhilash and Dr. G.S.Ajith Kumar. Sankarayinam Pasukkalile prathyulppadhana vaikalyangal. K.S.News
• R.S.Abhilash and Dr.S.Biju. 2012. Erumavalarthal sadhyathakal. Jeevajalakam
• R.S.Abhilash and Hiron M Harshan. 2019. Therapeutic approach for termination of pregnancy in bitches. The Veterinarian.1 (1)