Faculty

B.V.Sc, M.V.Sc (LPM)

Animal behaviour and comfort studies in Cattle and Swine

Assistant Professor-10 years

Award

Awarded as BEST VETERINARIAN-2016 of College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy in Annual convention of Indian Veterinary Association, Mannuthy on 18.12.2016 held at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur

Participated in the National Seminar /Conferences/ Symposium/ Workshops/ Trainings,etc

1. Completed Refresher training course on ‘Newer perspectives in dairy cattle farming for augmenting productivity’ for Assistant Professors/ Scientists jointly organized by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship, KVASU and Base Farm, Kolahalamedu for 14 days from 27.04.2017 to 10.05.2017.

2. Participated in Human Resource Development training on ‘Professional Harmony’ organized by Academic staff College, KVASU on 18.04.2017 at CVAS, Pookode.

3. Participated in 8^th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress, KVSC 2016 Organised by Indian Veterinary Association, Pattikad, Thrissur on 12.11.2016 & 111.2016.

4. Participated in Training programme on ‘Application of ICT in Animal Husbandry Teaching Research and Extension’ held at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy organized as part of Research project, ‘Capacity building of the scientists and students of KVASU and selected officials of the Department of Animal Husbandry’, Govt. of Kerala on ICT orientated interactive teaching transfer methodologies held from 22.09.2016 to 209.2016 by Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry Extension, CVAS, Mannuthy

5. Participated in the National Seminar on ‘Newer approaches in cow comfort systems for better productivity’ jointly organized by Indian Dairy Association (Kerala state chapter) and Indian Veterinary Association, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur on 206.2016

6. Participated in 7^th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress, 14^th -15^th November 2015, CVAS, Pookode, wayanad.

7. Participated in Workshop on ‘Canine Atopic Dermatitis and Rumen feeding’ organized by Indian Veterinary Association on 30.06.2015 at CoVAS, Mannuthy

8. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Prospectus of fermentation in Dairy Industry’ Organised by the Indian Dairy Association and Association of Food Scientists on 22.04.2015 at College of Dairy Science and Technology, Mannuthy.

9. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Higher Education in India-Challenges and Opportunities’ organized by the Indian Dairy Association- Kerala chapter on 27.03.2015 at CoVAS, Mannuthy

10. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Science of Flavours-An Industry Prespective’ organized by the Indian Dairy Association- Kerala chapter on 20.12.2014 at CoVAS, Mannuthy

11. Participated in XXIV National Congress of Veterinary Parasitology and National Symposium on ‘Towards Food security through sustainable Animal Production and Integrated Parasite Management’ Organised by the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, CoVAS, Mannuthy from 05.02.2014 to 07.02.2014.

12. Participated in the workshop on ‘Ensuring sustainable and Responsible Production of Healthy Food from Healthy Animals’ organized by the Centre for Animal Adaptation to Environment and Climate Change Studies (CAADECCS), at CoVAS, Mannuthy on 13.05.2013

13. Developing Resource pool on ‘Entrepreneurial Advisory Services on Livestock Farming for the State of Kerala’ organized by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship at CVAS, Mannuthy 2013, 21 days from 10.07.2013 to 30.07.20

14. Participated in Fresher’s Orientation Camp-2012 at CoVAS, Pookode on 18.10.2012 and 19.10.2012

15. Participated in the Orientation Programme conducted by the UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Calicut from 28.06.2012 to 25.07.2012

16. Participated in Dairy and Food Industry Conference –Subhiksha 2012 organised by College of Dairy Science & Technology in association with IDA Kerala Chapter & AFST(I) Thrissur chapter from 11.04.2012 to 13.04.2012 at CoVAS, Mannuthy.
17. Participated and presented an Oral paper in the Annual Conference and National Seminar on ‘One Health Initiative in Addressing Food Safety Challenges’ jointly organized by KVASU, Kerala State Veterinary Council and Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health specialists on 16.02.2012 and 02.2012 at Thrissur.

18. Participated in the Management Development Programme on ‘Academic Leadership for Excellence’ for faculty members of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, organized by Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode from 24.08.2011 to 26.08.2011

19. Participated in one day workshop on ‘Importance of student counseling programme’ organized for the Faculty at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy on 26/07/2011

20. Completed ‘Executive Enrichment Intervention’ conducted at Central Training Institute, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur from 22/03/2011 to 23/03/2011

21. Participated in ICAR sponsored Summer school on ‘Wealth from waste of Poultry farm, Livestock Farm and Poultry Meat Processing Units’ Organised by the Dept. of Meat Science and Technology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal from 22.09.2010 to 12.10.2010.

22. ‘Faculty Development Training Programme for Assistant Professors’ from 12.07.2010 to 16.07.2010 at Pookode, Wayanad, Organised by the Kerala State Veterinary Council.

23. Participated and presented poster in ‘Workshop on clean milk Production and Marketing in Kerala’ organized by Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy, Thrissur,Kerala on 21.01.2008.

24. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Future prospects of milk based health foods’ organized by Indian Dairy Association and College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy, Thrissur,Kerala on 03.11.2007.

25. Participated in the ‘National Seminar on Nutrition and Lifestyle diseases’ Organized by Association of Food Scientists and Technologists(India), Thrissur chapter held on 16.04.2007 at College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Mannuthy,Thrissur,Kerala,India

26. Participated in the ‘National Seminar on Recent Trends in Animal Welfare and Production’ organised by Blue Cross Society of Thrissur held on 06.12.2006 at College of Veterinary and Animal Science Mannuthy, Thrissur,Kerala,India

27. Participated in the ‘National Seminar on Quality Assurance and Food Safety’ Organized by Association of Food Scientists and Technologists(India), Thrissur chapter held on 05.05.2006 at College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Mannuthy,Thrissur,Kerala,India

28. Participated in the ‘National Project on Cattle and Buffalo Breeding’ Basic training on ‘Bovine Breeding’ from 1^st to 20^th December 2003, organised by Tamilnadu livestock Development Agency and Department of Animal Husbandry at District Livestock Farm,Hosur.

29. Participated in the ‘Seminar on Prakrithy foods’, organised by Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), Thrissur chapter held on 26^th March2002 at College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

30. Attended the ‘Training on Personal Effectiveness’ organised by Society for Sustainable Agriculture and Resource Management (SSARM) held on 20^th February 2002 at College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

31. Participated in ‘National Conference on Strategies for safe food production’ organised by Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (India), Thrissur chapter held on 22^nd November 2001 at College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala, India.

Research Articles

International Article

1. Dr. C.G.Varma, Dr. A.Kannan, Dr. K.S. Anil, Dr.N.Geetha, Dr.K.Shyama & Dr.V.L.Gleeja. Co-digestion of livestock manures for enriched biogas production. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, Vol. 6, No.3, 2017, 2005-2010.

National Articles

2. Jasitha Ja-afar, Axsa P. Thomas, N.Geetha, K.S.Anil & C. Sunanda. ‘Effect of Grooming in calves’ Journal of veterinary and Animal Sciences. 2016. 47(1): 83-85

3. Dr. N.Geetha, Anil.K.S and Sunanda. 2015. ‘Effect of Grooming on milk yield in Dairy Cattle’ in 7^th Kerala Veterinary Science Congress, 14^th -15^th November 2015, Pookode, wayanad.pp: 106-110

4. N.Geetha, Francis Xavier and P.C.Saseendran. 2008. ‘Stress assessment of piglets utilising behaviour tools under different managemental practices’ -Indian Journal of Animal Research

5. N.Geetha, Francis Xavier and P.C.Saseendran. 2007. ‘Stress and Vocalisation in piglets under different managemental practices’. Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal sciences.

6. N.Geetha, Francis Xavier and P.C.Saseendran. 2007. ‘Stress assessment by salivary cortisol in piglets’. In Tamilnadu Journal of Veterinary and Animal sciences.

7. Saseendran P.C.,Joseph Mathew., Anil K.S., Chitra and N.Geetha. 2007. ‘Livelihood security by Azolla based Rabbit farming’. Published in Compendium of selected Research papers and articles published at the State level seminar 2007 for National resource management and livelihood support systems held in Thiruvananthapuram.pp:97-101

8. N.Geetha, Francis Xavier, P.C.Saseendran and Chitra R.Nair. 2006. ‘Stress assessment of piglets related to managemental practices’. Published in Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent trends in Animal welfare and production on 06/12/06 held at College of veterinary and Animal Sciences,Mannuthy,Kerala.pp:9-12

9. Chitra R.Nair, Justin Davis, Aneesh A, N.Geetha,Joseph Mathew and P.C.Saseendran 2006. ‘Interspecies behavioural pattern in rats,mice,guinea pigs and rabbits’. Published in Proceedings of the National Seminar on Recent trends in Animal welfare and production on 06.12.06 held at College of veterinary and Animal Sciences,Mannuthy,Kerala.pp:45 -47

10. N.Geetha, Chithra R.Nair and P.C.Saseendran. 2006. ‘Non-Invasive hormonal assay’ Published in National Seminar on Advanced Techniques in Animal Diseases Diagnosis and Control held at the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Palode, Thiruvanthapuram on 18^th December 2006,pp:207-210

11. Chithra R.Nair, N.Geetha,P.C Saseendran and Justin Davis. 2006. ‘Techniques for the Diagnosis of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Viral Disease’ Published in National Seminar on Advanced Techniques in Animal Disease Diagnosis and Control held at the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Palode, Thiruvanthapuram on 18^th December2006,pp:58-63

Text books authored

1. Dr.Joseph Mathew, Dr.Deepa Jacob and Dr.N.Geetha. ‘Farm management and Farm economics’ . 2003. A reference book by post-graduate,Livestock Production Management students of 2001 admission, College of veterinary and Animal science, Kerala, India-680651,pp:1-22

2. Dr.N.Geetha on ‘Shelter management’ 2014. A reference manual for Post graduate students. Department of Livestock Production Management. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. pp.1-233

3. Dr.N.Geetha et al. ‘Handbook on Livestock Production Management’. 201 For Under graduate students. Department of Livestock Production Management. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. Pp. 1 to 160

4. Dr.N.Geetha et al. ‘Practical manual on LPM 111 Livestock Production Management-I’ (General Principles and Ruminants). 2013. Department of Livestock Production Management. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. Pp. 1 to 40
5. Dr.N.Geetha et al. ‘Practical manual on LPM 121 Fodder Production and Grassland Management. 2013. Department of Livestock Production Management. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. Pp. 1 to 45

6. Dr.N.Geetha et al. ‘Practical manual on LPM 122 Livestock Production Management-II’ (Monogastric animals and laboratory animals). 2013. Department of Livestock Production Management. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. Pp. 1 to 60.

7. Dr.N.Geetha et al. Handbook of Livestock Production. 2014. Department of Livestock Production Management. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. Pp. 1 to 40.

8. Dr.N.Geetha et al. Practical manual for Livestock Production Management (Poultry production management & Diversified poultry production and hatchery management). 2017 College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. Pp. 1 to 137.

Popular articles

1. N.Geetha, ‘Scientific quail farming’. Indian Veterinary Association. Quarterly News letter, Mannuthy unit. December 2016 Issue 2 Vol.4
2. Dairy farmugalil yandiravalgaranam. Karsagan. 2016. Aug-sep. pp. 37-38
3. ‘Influence of climate change on dairying’. Indian Veterinary Association e-News letter. Sep 2015: 01(03)

4. ‘Organic Livestock Production-An emerging opportunity with new challenges’ in Training Manual on Developing Resource pool on Entrepreneurial Advisory Services on Livestock Farming for the State of Kerala’ organized by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship at CVAS, Mannuthy 2013.pp:217-218

5. ‘Environmental hygiene and animal welfare’ in the Annual Conference and National Seminar on ‘One Health Initiative in Addressing Food Safety Challenges’ jointly organized by KVASU, Kerala State Veterinary Council and Indian Association of Veterinary Public Health specialists on 16^th & 17^th February 2012 at Thrissur

6. ‘Omega-3-fatty acids’.2005. Food sphere, a publication of Association of Food Scientists and Technologist, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy

7. ‘Organic foods’. 2005. Food sphere-a publication of Association of Food Scientists and Technologist, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Mannuthy

Abstracts

1. ‘Food Irradiation’. 2008. Workshop on clean milk production and marketing in Kerala, 21^st January, organised by Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy.

2. ‘Role of Rotavirus in food borne gastro enteritis in children’. 2008. Workshop on clean milk production and marketing in Kerala, 21^st January, organised by Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy.

3. ‘Measurement of stress in piglets by managemental aspects’. 2009. Research paper published in IXth National Science Congress, September 11-13, Tamilnadu.

Poster presentation

1. ‘Food Irradiation’. 2008. Workshop on clean milk production and marketing in Kerala, 21^st January, organised by Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy.

2. ‘Role of Rotavirus in food borne gastro enteritis in children’. 2008. Workshop on clean milk production and marketing in Kerala, 21^st January, organised by Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy.