The current study focuses on development of videos for effective dissemination of information on scientific animal husbandry practices through  social  media platform (YouTube) channel (Pashu Pragna) created for the specific purpose. Four important topics were selected for video production namely, clean milk production, artificial insemination in sheep and goat, improving fat and SNF in lactating cows and various government schemes for livestock development. The content and quality of videos were evaluated and standardized, by a team of experts consisting of 30 members. The effectiveness of these uploaded Pashu Pragna channel videos were assessed by exposing them to a sample of 100 livestock farmers who possessed at least five milch animals or shepherds having a minimum of 20 sheep or goats in Kolar district of Karnataka. The progress was measured in terms of their knowledge gain. The results indicated that majority of the experts rated the videos as good, both in terms of content and quality. Likewise, majority of the respondents who were exposed to the videos through the channel provided highly satisfied feedback. Further almost all of them had acquired significant level of knowledge gain on immediate post exposure evaluation, which indicated the effectiveness of the developed videos streamed through YouTube channel.

This study aimed to assess the protective effects of atorvastatin in a mouse model of sepsis induced by caecal ligation and puncture (CLP). Eighteen male Swiss albino mice were divided into three groups: sham operation (n=6), CLP alone (n=6)  and  atorvastatin-treated  CLP  (n=6).  Atorvastatin  was  administered  18h and 3h prior to CLP induction. After 20 hours of CLP, vital organ tissues (liver, lungs, spleen, kidneys, and brain) were collected for histopathological analysis. The CLP group exhibited severe damage, including congestion, hemorrhage and organ-specific abnormalities. Conversely, the atorvastatin-treated CLP group showed  no  observable  lesions.  Histological  findings from  this  study  suggested that atorvastatin pretreatment in sepsis prevents cellular damage, modulates inflammatory responses and preserves vascular integrity. The study underscores the potential of atorvastatin as a preventive measure against multiorgan damage in acute sepsis, filling a gap in existing literature on atorvastatin’s role in sepsis prevention.

Analysis of performance of industrial broiler chicken data reveals that, summer season has recorded significantly (P<0.01) higher market age of 39.98 days and the highest market weight was recorded in winter (2.33 kg).   The lowest market weight was recorded in summer (2.20 kg) with significantly (P<0.01) poorest feed conversion ratio of 1.70. The high negative correlation coefficient of -0.88 was observed between feed conversion ratio and Broiler Performance Efficiency Factor (BPEF) score which indicates that, feed efficiency is a single largest factor influencing the BPEF score, while market age has the positive correlation with feed conversion ratio (0.63), which means market age has negative association with feed efficiency. It is concluded that, though feed efficiency is a single largest factor in influencing the BPEF score, while market age is indirectly influencing feed efficiency which in turn is a decision of integrator.

A non-descript doe was diagnosed for fetal maceration. Incompletely dilated cervix hindered manual removal of fetal bones per vaginum. Hence C-section was performed.  Since fetal bones were severely embedded to the endometrium, the uterine horn embedded with the   fetal bones was amputated. The doe recovered uneventfully after follow-up treatment.

Hoof health is one of the key factors in maintaining proper animal health, longevity and productivity. Hoof health influences the overall well-being of animals, so it is a concern for the dairy farmers. It is a serious welfare issue also. In this article  common  hoof  disorders  of  cattle  and  various  risk  factors  associated  with hoof health and the common management practices suggested to improve the hoof health of the cattle and thus to improve overall health and productivity are discussed.

A study was conducted to compare the carcass characteristics of indigenous Siruvidai, Kadaknath and Nandanam Broiler-3 chicken reared under cage system of management. The birds were reared in brooder cages from 0 to 12 weeks of age and grower cages from 13 to16 weeks of age. A total of 24 birds (12 males + 12 females) were selected randomly from each genetic group to study the carcass characteristics. The pre-slaughter body weight and processing yields like New York dressed, eviscerated and ready-to-cook yields were significantly (P<0.05) higher in Nandanam Broiler-3 compared to Kadaknath and indigenous Siruvidai chicken. In processing losses, Kadaknath birds showed significantly (P<0.05) higher feather loss (7.63 %) and head loss (4.76 %), while Nandanam Broiler-3 chicken had significantly (P<0.05) higher blood loss (2.92 %) but lower feather loss (5.48 %), indicating breed-specific variations in body components. The cut-up parts analysis revealed that breast yield was similar across all the breeds (25.28 to 25.78 %); while, Kadaknath chicken showed significantly (P<0.05) higher neck (10.29 %), drumstick (16.87%), and wing (11.73%) yields and indigenous Siruvidai chicken had significantly (P<0.05) higher thigh yield (14.29%). Indigenous breeds (Siruvidai and Kadaknath) showed significantly (P<0.05) higher giblets  (6.04-6.67  %)  and  liver  (1.82-1.84  %)  yields,  and  intestinal  measurements (13.42  to  13.44  %  relative  length)  compared  to  Nandanam  Broiler-3  chicken.

A study was carried out in pregnant sows with iron supplementation to assess the hematological variables as well as prevalence of stillbirth condition in the litter. A total of 12 pregnant sows of Large White Yorkshire were selected and divided into two groups under this study. Blood samples were collected at three different intervals during  pregnancy  and  after  farrowing.  The  first blood  collection  was  carried  out before administering iron injection and parentral iron supplementation (2000 mg intramuscularly) was done at 15 days interval. The second collection of blood was done after treatment just before farrowing. The third collection of blood was done at three weeks immediately after farrowing and the samples were analyzed by using auto analyser. The occurrence of stillbirth and total number of live piglets born were calculated during the farrowing. The variability in hematologic parameter and still birth condition of sows were analyzed by standard statistical method. The average value of heme protein concentration in sow was 11.52 gm /dl prior to farrowing. The litter size of 9.83 (0.87) and 0.33 (0.21) were achieved with respective of piglets born and stillborn piglets in iron supplemented group. Though the occurrence of still born condition between treated and control group did not differ significantly but had significant effect on total born piglets between groups.

Many times,snakes suffer from multiple injuries as they are frequently exposed to uneven things while crawling on the ground. Surgery is needed in many of these circumstances to minimize the disfiguring effect. The present case report presents a spectacled cobra (Naja naja) found injured at a construction site with severe abdominal evisceration and its successful surgical management. The surgical procedure involved repositioning of the protruded organs, clotting musculature and skin in appropriate ways, and post-operative supportive care to prevent infection. This case highlights the importance of timely intervention and appropriate techniques in treating traumatic injuries in snakes.

The present investigation was conducted to study the changes in the haemato- biochemical indices in normally calved crossbred cows with retention of placenta (n=60) and dystocia with retention of placenta (n=25) and compared with normally calved crossbred cows without retention of placenta (n=10) during the period between July 2022 to December 2023. Result showed that marked leukocytosis, lymphopenia, neutrophilia and eosinophilia in retention of fetal membrane (RFM) affected cows. Serum biochemical indices revealed significant increase (p<0.05) in the concentration of enzymatic parameters (aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase and alkaline phosphatase), decreased mineral parameters (calcium and phosphorus) and metabolic parameters in RFM affected cows. In conclusion, enzymatic, mineral and metabolic parameters can be used as biochemical indicators for the prediction of RFM in Jersey crossbred cows.

Post mortem examination of two duck carcasses revealed the presence of worms in the gizzard and caecum. The worms from gizzard were identified as Acuaria hamulosa and caecal worm were identified as Heterakis gallinarum based on the morphological features. In addition, lice were collected from the feathers and identified as Holomenopon leucoxanthum. This study reports the occurrence of Acuaria hamulosa, Heterakis gallinarum and Holomenopon leucoxanthum in native ducks from Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu.