The Department of Animal Health and Management (DAHM) was established in 2008 and has been offering programs such as M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology since 2011. The Department has experienced faculty members who specialize in Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health, Phage Therapy, Alternative Medicine for Disease Control and Prevention, Vermiculture Technology, Pharmacognosy and Molecular Cancer Biology. The main aim is:

1. To develop an appreciation of the importance of animal husbandry and aquaculture in the Indian economy.
2. To find effective and new medicines for chronic diseases that poses a threat to the existence of the human race and aquatic organisms.
3. To encourage researchers to pool their resources for the welfare of not only humanity but also livestock.

1. Received funds worth of Rs. 318.49 lakh from agencies including DBT, DST, UGC, CSIR and SERB.
2. Achieved a notable h-index (Web of Science) – 59.
3. Published 587 research articles in peer-reviewed indexed journals.
4. Awarded 31 Ph.D., Degrees.
5. Provide technical and entrepreneurial skills (Vermicomposting, Mushroom and Ornamental Fish Culture) to younger generations

1. To become a globally recognized Centre for Excellence in Animal Health and Management, driving innovation through education and research while adopting sustainable practices.

1. To provide education advocating scientific understanding in the realm of Animal Health and Management. We strive to conduct cutting-edge research to address contemporary issues and emerging challenges in animal welfare. Through active engagement with local and international communities, we aim to deliver impactful knowledge and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

The programs offered by the Department of Animal Health and Management are highly regarded by a wide range of employers. The unique blend of fundamental science, practical application, and insight into social perspectives has enabled postgraduates to pursue careers in the following:

1. Industrial and government research institutes in India and overseas
2. Academic / industrial research in basic and applied biotechnology, microbiology, animal production science, etc.
3. Para-medical / Para-veterinary sciences
4. Advisory and business consultants in management, sales, and marketing in agricultural sectors.

1. Dr. B. Vaseeharan

2. Professor and Head
3. Department of Animal Health and Management
4. Alagappa University, Karaikudi – 630003, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Dr. B. Vaseeharan

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Dr. P. Srinivasan

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Dr. N. M. Prabhu

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Dr. M. Biruntha

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Dr. V. Nithya

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Dr. P. Kumar

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1. Vaseeharan, B. A. R. P., &Ramasamy, P. (2003). Control of pathogenic Vibrio spp. by Bacillus subtilis BT23, a possible probiotic treatment for black tiger shrimp Penaeusmonodon. Letters in applied microbiology, 36(2), 83-87. (Impact Factor – 2.4).
2. Ishwarya, R., Vaseeharan, B., Kalyani, S., Banumathi, B., Govindarajan, M., Alharbi, N. S., ...&Benelli, G. (2018). Facile green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ulvalactuca seaweed extract and evaluation of their photocatalytic, antibiofilm and insecticidal activity. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 178, 249-258. (Impact Factor – 5.4).
3. Gobi, N., Vaseeharan, B., Chen, J. C., Rekha, R., Vijayakumar, S., Anjugam, M., &Iswarya, A. (2018). Dietary supplementation of probiotic Bacillus licheniformis Dahb1 improves growth performance, mucus and serum immune parameters, antioxidant enzyme activity as well as resistance against Aeromonashydrophila in tilapia Oreochromismossambicus. Fish & shellfish immunology, 74, 501-508. (Impact Factor – 4.7).
4. Malaikozhundan, B., Vinodhini, J., Kalanjiam, M. A. R., Vinotha, V., Palanisamy, S., Vijayakumar, S., ...& Mariyappan, A. (2020). High synergistic antibacterial, antibiofilm, antidiabetic and antimetabolic activity of Withaniasomnifera leaf extract-assisted zinc oxide nanoparticle. Bioprocess and biosystems engineering, 43, 1533-1547. (Impact Factor – 3.8).
5. Jeyavani, J., Sibiya, A., Stalin, T., Vigneshkumar, G., Al-Ghanim, K. A., Riaz, M. N., ...& Vaseeharan, B. (2023). Biochemical, genotoxic and histological implications of polypropylene microplastics on freshwater fish Oreochromismossambicus: An aquatic eco-toxicological assessment. Toxics, 11(3), 282. (Impact Factor – 4.6).

1. 2023 - Life Time Achievement Award- Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences by College of Fisheries, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
2. 2022 - Short-term Visiting Scholar Fellowship from Mahidol University, Thailand
3. 2022 -Dr. M. Swaminathan Best Fisheries Scientist Award, 2019 by PFGF, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore
4. 2021 - Best Scientist Award- Journal of Fisheries and Life Sciences by College of Fisheries, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
5. 2021 - TANSA Award by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India

1. NaoremRojita Devi, SitalKhandelwal, MuthumariSubramaniyan, Srinivasan Pappu. Extraction of Omega-3 fatty acids from the skin of Belonebelone: therapeutic potential through antioxidant, antibacterial, antibiofilm and BSLT assay 3 Biotech, 14(2): 42; 2024 (Impact Factor – 2.8).
2. SitalKhandelwal, NaoremRojita Devi, MuthumariSubramaniyan, Srinivasan Pappu. Physicochemical characterization and therapeutic potential of ink from squid, Sepioteuthislessoniana 3 Biotech, 13: 418; 2023. (Impact Factor – 2.8).
3. Rajkumar. L. Vasanthi, ChinnasamyArulvasu, Ponnuchamy Kumar, Govarthanan Muthusamy, Pappu Srinivasan Ingestion of microplastics and its potential for causing structural alterations and oxidative stress in Indian green mussel Pernaviridis- A multiple biomarker approach Chemosphere, 283: 130979; 2021. (Impact Factor – 8.8).
4. Shabir Ahmad Ganai, Pappu Srinivasan, SundarajRajamanikandan, Basit Amin Shah, Suma Mohan, MudasirGani, Bilal Ahmad Padder, Raies A Qadri, M A Bhat, Zahoor Ahmad Baba, Manzoor Ahmad Yatoo Delineating binding potential, stability of Sulforaphane-N-acetyl-cysteine in the active site of histone deacetylase 2 and testing its cytotoxicity against distinct cancer lines through stringent molecular dynamics, DFT and cell-based assays Chemical Biology and Drug Design, 98(3): 363-376; 2021. (Impact Factor – 3).
5. Patel, Puja; Manimaran Nadar, Vinita; Umapathy, Devan; Manivannan, Selvambigai; Venkatesan, Rajiu; Arockiam, Antony Joseph Velanganni; Srinivasan, Pappu; ZoltánGulyás, Balázs; Padmanabhan, Parasuraman; Tamil Selvan, Subramanian; Ponnuchamy, Kumar Doxorubicin–Conjugated Platinum Theranostic Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis via Inhibition of Cell Survival (PI3K/AKT) Signaling Pathway in Human Breast Cancer Cells ACS Applied Nano Materials, 4(1): 198-210; 2021(Impact Factor – 5.9).

1. A novel method for isolation and long term storage of lytic phages of Vibro vulnificus – Application No. 201741032875 – Published (The Patent Office Journal No. 47/2017 dated: 24.11.2017).
2. Bacteriophage preparation for biocontrol of Vibriosis – Application No. 201741032876 – Published (The Patent Office Journal No. 47/2018 24.11.2017).

1. 2019 – Fellow the Academy of Sciences, The Academy of Sciences, Chennai.
2. 2020 - Appreciation for H index – Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
3. 2020 – Recognition for the contribution – RUSA 2.0, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
4. 2012 - DST-Fast Track Young Scientist Award, Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi

1. John, A. S., Gopalakrishnan, A., Sravani, S., Dewangan, N. K., Seralathan, M. V., &Prabhu, N. M. (2024). Co-infection of mud crab Reovirus (MCRV) and Staphylococcus saprophyticus in giant mud crab, Scylla serrata (Forsskal, 1775). Aquaculture, 579, 740199. (Impact Factor – 4.5).
2. Anjali, R., Palanisamy, S., Vinosha, M., Selvi, A. M., Manikandakrishnan, M., Sathiyaraj, G., Marudhupandi, T., You, S. &Prabhu, N. M*. (2022). Sulfated polysaccharides from Caulerpasertularioides: Extraction and evaluation of antioxidant, antibacterial, and immunological properties. Industrial Crops and Products, 188, 115671. (Impact Factor – 5.9).
3. Ganesan, S., Baskaran, B., Raj, M., Marimuthu, S., Krishnasamy, V., Lamech, R., Mandal, A., Shanmuganathan, K. &Narayanasamy Marimuthu, Prabhu*. (2023). Reovirus occurrence in mud crab farming systems and wild-caught brooders located in eastern coastal area of India. Aquaculture International, 31(2), 739-758. (Impact Factor – 2.9).
4. Vinosha, M., Palanisamy, S., Anjali, R., Li, C., Yelithao, K., Marudhupandi, T., Tabarsa, M., You, S &Prabhu, N. M*. (2020). Sulfated galactan from Halymeniadilatata enhance the antioxidant properties and prevents Aeromonashydrophila infection in tilapia fish: in vitro and in vivo study. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 158, 569-579. (Impact Factor – 8.2).
5. Tabarsa, M., Dabaghian, E. H., You, S., Yelithao, K., Palanisamy, S., Prabhu, N. M., & Li, C. (2020). Inducing inflammatory response in RAW264. 7 and NK-92 cells by an arabinogalactan isolated from Ferula gummosa via NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways. Carbohydrate Polymers, 241, 116358. (Impact Factor – 11.2).

1. 2022 – Promising Research Award from Alagappa University, Karaikudi
2. 2021 - Theme Based Research Project of RUSA 2.0 – from Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
3. 2020 – Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award – from Alagappa University, Karaikudi

1. Natchimuthu Karmegam, Mani Jayakumar, Muthusamy Govarthanan, Ponnuchamy Kumar, Balasubramani Ravindran, Muniyandi Biruntha (2021) Precomposting and green manure amendment for effective vermitransformation of hazardous coir industrial waste into enriched vermicompost, Bioresource Technology,V-319 p 1241361. (Impact Factor – 11.4).
2. RadhakrishnanYedhu Krishnan, Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Muniyandi Biruntha, Muthusamy Govarthanan, Natchimuthu Karmegam(2021). Removal of emerging micropollutants originating from pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water and wastewater by advanced oxidation processes: A review, Environmental Technology &Innovation, p 101757. (Impact Factor – 7.1).
3. Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Muniyandi Biruntha, Radhakrishnan Yedhu Krishnan, Govarthanan Muthusamy, Natchimuthu Karmegam (2022) Recent development patterns, utilization and prospective of biofuel production: Emerging nanotechnological intervention for environmental sustainability–A review. Fuel , Volume 314, 15 April 2022, 122757. (Impact Factor – 7.4).
4. R.Yedhu Krishnan, S. Manikandan, R. Subbaiya, M. Biruntha, R. Balachandar, N. Karmegam.2022. Origin, transport and ecological risk assessment of illicit drugs in the environment–A review Chemosphere, 311(2) 137091. (Impact Factor – 8.8).
5. Nadar Manimaran Vinita, Umapathy Devan, Sabapathi Durgadevi, Selvaraj Anitha, Dhamodharan Prabhu, Sundarraj Rajamanikandan, Muthusamy Govarthanan, Ananthanarayanan Yuvaraj, Muniyandi Biruntha, Arockiam Antony Joseph Velanganni, Jeyaraman Jeyakanthan, Pitchan Arul Prakash, Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Jaabir, Ponnuchamy Kumar . 2023. Triphenylphosphonium conjugated gold nanotriangles impact Pi3K/AKT pathway in breast cancer cells: a photodynamic therapy approach. Scientific Reports.13 (1) 2230. (Impact Factor – 4.6).

1. Advanced Breast Cancer Detection System – Application No. 390418-001 – Accepted & Published (The Patent Office Journal No. 08/2018 dated: 23.02.2024).

1. 2022 – Promising Researcher Award, Alagappa University. (Cash Prize of Rs. 3,000).
2. 2021 - Appreciation for Quality Enhancement in Teaching and Research, Alagappa University.
3. 2020 – Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award, Alagappa University.

1. Hongru Zhang, Joe Antony Jacob, Ziyu Jiang, SenleiXu, Ke Sun, ZehaoZhong, Nithya, V.,&AchiramanShanmugam. (2019). Hepatoprotective effect of silver nanoparticles synthesized using aqueous leaf extract of Rhizophoraapiculata. International Journal of Nanomedicine, 14, 3517. (Impact Factor - 8).
2. BaluKrishnakumar, Ravikumar, S., Pandiyan, V., Nithya, V., Sylvestre, S., Sivakumar, P., Surya, C., Agnel, Arul John, N., &Abilio JFN Sobral. (2020). Synthesis, characterization of porphyrin and CdS modified spherical shaped SiO2 for Reactive Red 120 degradation under direct sunlight. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1210, 128021. (Impact Factor- 3.8).
3. Ravikumar, S., Pandiyan, V., ManawwerAlam, Naushad Ahmad, Nithya, V., BaluKrishnakumar, &Abilio.J.F.N. Sobral. (2021). Costusspeciosuskoen leaf extract assisted csznx (X= O or S) nanomaterials: Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic degradation of rr 120 dye under uv and direct sunlight. Journal of Molecular Structure 1225, 129176. (Impact Factor- 3.8).
4. Ravikumar, R., &Baskar, A., Nithya, V., Haripriya, R.,&Parkavi, V. (2012). Efficacy of anti-`diarrheal activity of Pedalium murex L., in wistar albino rats. BMC Infectious Diseases, 12 (1), 1-1. (Impact Factor- 3.7).
5. Ramachandran, R., Vinothkumar, A., Sankarganesh, D., Suriyakalaa, U., Aathmanathan, V.S., Kamalakkannan, S., Nithya, V., Angayarkanni, J., Archunan. G., Akbarsha, M.A., &Achiraman, S. (2020). Detection of estrous biomarkers in the body exudates of Kangayam cattle (Bosindicus) from interplay of hormones and behavioral expressions. Domestic animal endocrinology, 72, 106392. (Impact Factor- 2.1).

1. 2021 – PIMS Award-2021 Dr.A.P.J.Abdul Kalam Women Lifetime Award by Puducherry Institute of Management & Science in collaboration with International Internship University, Nepal.
2. 2021 - Sarvepalli Radhakrishan Teacher Award by Puducherry Institute of Management& Science in collaboration with International Internship University, Nepal.
3. 2018 – Outstanding Alumus Award, Shrimati Indira Gandhi College, Bharathidasan University.
4. 2017 – AURF start-up research grant for newly recruited faculty, Alagappa University.

1. Vinita, N. M., Devan, U., Durgadevi, S., Anitha, S., Govarthanan, M., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Jeyakanthan, J., Prakash, P. A., Mohamed Jaabir, M. S., &Kumar, P. (2023). Impact of Surface Charge-Tailored Gold Nanorods for Selective Targeting of Mitochondria in Breast Cancer Cells Using Photodynamic Therapy. ACS omega, 8, 37, 33229-33241. (Impact Factor – 4.1).
2. Vinita, N. M., Devan, U., Durgadevi, S., Anitha, S., Prabhu, D., Rajamanikandan, S., Govarthanan, M., Yuvaraj, A., Biruntha, M., Antony Joseph Velanganni, A., Jeyakanthan, J., Prakash, P. A., Mohamed Jaabir, M. S., &Kumar, P. (2023). Triphenylphosphonium conjugated gold nanotriangles impact Pi3K/AKT pathway in breast cancer cells: A photodynamic therapy approach. Scientific Reports, 13. 2230. (Impact Factor – 4.6).
3. Patel, P., Nadar, V. M., Umapathy, D., Manivannan, S., Venkatesan, R., Joseph Arokiyam, V. A., Pappu, S., Prakash, P. A., Mohamed Jabir, M. S., Gulyás, B., Padmanabhan, P., Selvan, S. T., &Kumar, P. (2021). Doxorubicin-Conjugated Platinum Theranostic Nanoparticles Induce Apoptosis via Inhibition of a Cell Survival (PI3K/AKT) Signaling Pathway in Human Breast Cancer Cells. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 4(1), 198–210. (Impact Factor – 5.9).
4. Patel, P., Umapathy, D., Manivannan, S., Nadar, V. M., Venkatesan, R., Joseph Arokiyam, V. A., Pappu, S., &Kumar, P. (2021). A doxorubicin–platinum conjugate system: Impacts on PI3K/AKT actuation and apoptosis in breast cancer cells. RSC Advances, 11(8), 4818–4828. (Impact Factor – 3.9).
5. Madhumitha, C. T., Karmegam, N., Biruntha, M., Arun, A., Al Kheraif, A. A., Kim, W., &Kumar, P. (2022). Extraction, identification, and environmental risk assessment of microplastics in commercial toothpaste. Chemosphere, 296, 133976. (Impact Factor – 8.8).

1. Phloroglucinol mediated carbon quantum dots with anticancer bioactivity and preparation method thereof – Application No. 202341046445 – Published (The Patent Office Journal No. 35/2023 dated: 01.09.2023).
2. Method for the preparation of CA-CQDs for electrochemical sensing of epicatechin –Application No. 202341046447 - Published (The Patent Office Journal No. 35/2023 dated: 01.09.2023).
3. Advanced Breast Cancer Detection System – Application No. 390418-001 – Accepted & Published (The Patent Office Journal No. 08/2018 dated: 23.02.2024).

1. 2023 – Young Scientist Award (Saraswathy Srinivasan Prize), The Academy of science, Chennai (Cash Prize of Rs. 20,000 & Certificate of Merit).
2. 2022 - Promising Researcher Award, Alagappa University. (Cash Prize of Rs. 3,000).
3. 2020 – Vallal Alagappar Research Recognition Award, Alagappa University.
4. 2019 – Outstanding Researcher Award, SIMATS, Chennai, India and Innoscience Research Sdn BhD, Malaysia.
5. 2016 – Early Career Research Award, Science and Engineering Research Board for executing major research project worth Rs. 21,80,228.

Note:

1. Physically challenged candidates are exempted from the payment of Tuition Fee and Special Fee.
2. Only Tuition Fee is exempted for SC/ST candidates and all other Fee to be remitted by them.
3. Foreign Students: Double the Tuition Fee plus other Fee as applicable for all other candidates.

Fees can also be paid semester-wise. In such cases, the candidates have to pay as per the following guidelines.

The department has separate lab facilities for teaching (M.Sc.) and research programmes. The lecture halls are supported with LCD and smart board to make effective presentations. The lab is well equipped with high quality scientific instruments for the learning research in thrust areas. The department is provided with regular internet connectivity to make students updated with recent innovations and ideas.

1. Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health
2. Phage therapy
3. Alternative Medicine for Disease Control and Prevention
4. Vermiculture Technology
5. Pharmacognosy
6. Molecular Cancer Biology

The Department is equipped with good laboratory facilities for the research activities. This Department having the following equipment

1. Biophotometer
2. Cooling incubator (Remi)
3. ELISA plate reader
4. Gel documentation system and all accessories (ProGen)
5. Ice slicer
6. Incubator (Remi)
7. Laminar flow Horizontal (Hasthas)
8. Master cycler personal (Eppendorf)
9. Microtome
10. Orbital shaker (Remi)
11. PCR work station
12. Revolutionary table top high speed cooling centrifuge (Remi)
13. Safety cabinet
14. Sonicator
15. UV- Vis Spec (Elico-SL159)
16. Multipurpose Refrigerated Micro Centrifuge
17. Semi Automated Bio-Chemical Analyzer

1. Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy ( CLSM 710 )
2. Real Time-PCR

Nano Pharmacology Lab

Biomaterial and Biotechnology Lab

Molecular Diagnostic Lab

Molecular Diagnostic Lab

Prevention Alternative Disease Control Lab & Medicine Lab

Disease Control Lab

Vermiculture Technology Lab

Vermiculture Technology Lab

Phaemacognosy Lab

Phaemacognosy Lab

Clinical Biochemistry Lab

Molecular Cancer Biology

M.Sc. Common Lab

M.Sc. Common Lab

The Department of Animal Health and Management encompasses in developing high quality, relevant, focused research that appreciates the importance of novel throughputs intended for the welfare of animals.

1. Biomaterials and Biotechnology in Animal Health
2. Phage Therapy
3. Alternative Medicine for Disease Control and Prevention
4. Vermiculture Technology
5. Pharmacognosy
6. Molecular Cancer Biology

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