Blood Transfusion Done at KCVAS on 2 Months Old Calf

AMRITSAR: Khalsa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (KCVAS), Amritsar had done a blood transfusion of a female 2 months old calf suffering from severe anaemia (2.98%) & was very serious. The calf was infected with mixed infection of haemoprotozoan disease of Theileria and Anaplasmosis which is very much common in cattle during summer mnths. After transfusion, the calf survived and is now recovering fast with hemoglobin > 7.00%. The calf was of the Livestock Farm Complex, KCVAS, Amritsar.

It is a major breakthrough treatment for saving the lives of calves which are the future dairy animals. The good no. of Calf, Pigs, Sheep, Goat, are reared at the LFC of the KCVAS for training the budding Veterinarians who all be joining the field as Veterinary Officers. The team was lead by Dr. Pawan Malhotra who did this procedure.

Further, in an another development KCVAS has organized training on the rationale use of Ultrasound for diagnosing the reproductive and other pathological conditions of the pet and large animals. The training was conducted by the Department of Surgery & Department of Gynaecology jointly in Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC) under the leadership of Dr. V.K. Gandotra, Dr. G.Dhanan Jaya Rao and Dr. P.S. Mavi, Director VCC for field practising Veterinarian.

Principal Dr. H.K. Verma appreciated the efforts of the blood transfusion and Ultrasound team for their great efforts. Such activities are going to be repeated in coming times and farmers & pet owners should get the benefit of 24 hrs operational Veterinary Hospital of KCVAS, Amritsar and can contact at 62834-29117 for treatment of any type of animals or register their names for training in Dairy Poultry, Piggery or Goat farming or value addition of Livestock products said Dr. Verma.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Vidhan Sabha under leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today unanimously passed Punjab University Laws (Amendment) Bill 2023 thereby vesting the powers of Chancellors of state Universities with CM.

Summarizing the debate on the floor of the house, the Chief Minister said that the state has its own rich culture, traditions and heritage which need to be perpetuated amongst the younger generations. He said that for this the Educational institutions especially the Universities can play a pivotal role. Bhagwant Mann recalled how the universities of the state have produced great intellectuals, artists and other eminent people in various fields.

The Chief Minister said that to carry forward this legacy, men of high integrity, prudence and repute need to be appointed in the universities of the state as Vice Chancellors. However, he bemoaned that the Governor, who is not from the state and is not aware of its history and culture, creates unnecessary hurdles in it. Bhagwant Mann said that it is surprising that the Governor knows nothing about the state but is empowered to appoint the VCs which is totally unfair.

The Chief Minister said that contrary to securing the interests of the state, the Punjab Governor is often seen on the other side. Citing the issue of Panjab University, he said that instead of safeguarding the interests of Punjab and Punjabis, the Governor had been taking the stance in favour of Haryana to allow its entry in the senate of university. Bhagwant Mann said that this is a very strange situation as the Governor just to appease his political masters sitting in Delhi is doing all these gimmicks.

The Chief Minister said that it is brazen disrespect of the verdict of people that has elected the state government to work for their well being. He said that on lines of the bill already passed by West Bengal, the Punjab government has formulated this bill which will entrust the powers of chancellor of the Universities with the Chief Minister. Bhagwant Mann said that with the formation of this Act the Chief Minister, and not the Governor, will be the chancellor of the universities of the state.

The Chief Minister said that no interference of the Governor is required in the day to day functioning of the affairs of the state. He said that the state government is committed to securing the interests of Punjab, Punjabi and Punjabiat adding that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government will take every step to restore the pristine glory of the state.