Research work on ultrasonography appreciated at Indian Veterinary Congress

Ludhiana 23 – Feb -2011



Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Assistant Professor of the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, GADVASU, Ludhiana participated in 11th Indian Veterinary Congress and 18th Annual Conference of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research and National Symposium on "Veterinary Science and Education on Move: Critical Gaps and Needs" at Apollo College of Veterinary Medicine, Jaipur. During this conference Dr. Ashwani Kumar presented a research paper entitled "Ultrasonographic evaluation of traumatic reticulperitonitis in cows and buffaloes" and it was adjudged second best research paper in the 'Dr Rishenrda Verma Young Scientist Award' session.This research work was co-authored by Dr. N.S. Saini, V. Sangwan and J. Mohindroo. The research work highlighted the dynamic mode of ultrasonography to diagnose and differentially diagnose various stomach disorders in cows and buffaloes caused by ingestion of sharp metallic foreign objects like wires, nails and needles etc. which are taken by the animal along with its feed. The paper was highly appreciated by the participants and the organizers.

Dr. Narinder Singh Saini, Professor-cum-Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology informed that the research work on ultrasonographic diagnosis of abdominal disorders of cows and buffaloes was started couple of years back and at that time it was the first work of its kind in India. Presently, the department has standardized ultrasonographic technique, procured good ultrasound machines and successfully using this technique in clinical cases of large animals suffering from abdominal disorders such as diaphragmatic hernia, traumatic reticulo-peritonitis and omasal impaction etc with high success rate.

Dr. J. Mohindroo, Associate Professor, told that last year approximately 200-250 cows and buffaloes coming from all over Punjab and adjoining states presented at University Veterinary Hospital were examined ultrasonographically and treated surgically. This case load for ultrasonographic examination is increasing day by day. Previously, radiography was the only imaging technique and it has its own limitations including radiation hazards. In contrast, ultrasonography is a non-invasive, safe, quick and reliable imaging technique which is gaining popularity worldwide.


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