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Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry
The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry is one of the core and fundamental departments of the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at BUAT. The department came into existence with the establishment of the veterinary college in 2024, in accordance with the curriculum and Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education of the Veterinary Council of India (VCI). The Department is committed to advancing knowledge in veterinary physiology and biochemistry that underpins the integrated biological functions across veterinary and animal sciences. The Department embraces One Health paradigm to promote a comprehensive animal health strategy through the integration of biochemical, molecular, analytical, and physiological methodologies.
The Department plays a vital role in understanding the mechanisms underlying biochemical reactions, metabolism, and its molecular regulation. The Department currently offers Veterinary Physiology and Veterinary Biochemistry as major courses for the B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree program, as well as the M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Biochemistry. Veterinary Biochemistry from the scientific foundation for advancing animal health, livestock productivity, and sustainable agriculture all of which are main pillars in India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
Vision
To become a regional and globally recognized centre of excellence in veterinary science education and training, integrating high-quality teaching, cutting-edge research, and technological innovation to promote sustainable development and contribute to national prosperity. The department envisions fostering strategic collaborations with premier national and international institutions to enhance research excellence, innovation, and academic growth. The Department plans to initiate Biochemical Insights Journal Club (BJC) to enhance the scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills among the Scholars Circle.
Mission
To impart quality education, conduct need-based cutting edge innovative research, and disseminate knowledge based economy through effective teaching for enhancing animal productivity, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic well-being of farming communities, Technological innovation and translational research in One Health.
Objectives
To develop skilled human resources equipped with advanced scientific knowledge in physiology and biochemistry, contributing to nation-building through high-quality education and research, promoting entrepreneurship in production and processing for supporting regional and national growth in agriculture and animal sector.
Mandate
The Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry is mandated to impart high-quality education, conduct innovative research, and provide scientific expertise in the areas of veterinary physiology and biochemistry to support animal health, productivity, and welfare under a One Health framework.
Future Road Map
To develop a state-of-the-art research and learning centre that fosters capacity building and provides sustainable solutions to pressing social and animal health challenges.
Research Focus
Functional Biochemistry; Milk Biochemistry, Nutraceuticals; Molecular Biology; Advanced Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery Systems; Nanotechnology and Nanoformulations; Milk Genomics; Milk Nanosomes, Proteomics, and Metabolomics; Milk-Derived Nanovesicles (Exosomes); Infectious Diseases and Host–Pathogen Interactions; Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship; Gut Microbiome Research; Sensor Biology and Biosensing & Quantum Dot Technologies; Biomarker Discovery and Validation; Development and Integration of Interdisciplinary Methodologies and AI-Enabled Analytical Tools to Address Emerging Challenges in Veterinary and Animal Sciences.
The Department presently offering undergraduate (B.V.Sc & A.H) and postgraduate (Master’s) programmes (M.V.Sc) as per the Minimum Standards of Veterinary Education (MSVE)-VCI regulations and the guidelines prescribed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
UG: B.V.Sc &A.H; PG: M.V.Sc-Veterinary Biochemistry
Course Out line/ Course Structure of UG
Veterinary Biochemistry [Credit Hrs. 2+1]
Theory 2 Credit
UNIT I: General and Veterinary Biochemistry
UNIT II: Intermediary Metabolism
UNIT IV: Veterinary Analytical Biochemistry
Practical 1 Credit
UNIT I: General and Veterinary Biochemistry
UNIT II: Intermediary Metabolism
UNIT III: Veterinary Analytical Biochemistry
Veterinary Physiology [Credit Hrs. 4+1]
Theory 4 Credit
UNIT I: Blood, Cardiovascular, Nervous and Muscular System
UNIT II: Digestive and Respiratory System
UNIT III: Excretory and Endocrine System
UNIT IV: Reproduction, Locomotion, Growth and Environmental Physiology
Practical 1 Credit
UNIT I: Blood, Cardiovascular, Nervous and Muscular System
UNIT II: Digestive and Respiratory System
UNIT III: Excretory and Endocrine System
UNIT IV: Reproduction, Locomotion, Growth and Environmental Physiology
Provisional Lecture Schedule
UNIT I: General Veterinary Biochemistry
Week | Topics | Hours |
2 | Scope and importance of Veterinary Biochemistry | 2 |
3 | Structure and properties of biomolecules (Carbohydrates, Lipids) | 5 |
3 | Proteins and Amino acids – structure & functions | 5 |
2 | Enzymes – classification, mechanism & kinetics | 3 |
3 | Vitamins, minerals and their biochemical functions | 3 |
3 | Nucleic Acid –structure & functions, classifications | 5 |
UNIT II: Intermediary Metabolism
Week | Topics | Hours |
1 | Bioenergetics and biological oxidation | 2 |
3 | Carbohydrate metabolism (Glycolysis, TCA cycle etc.) | 5 |
1 | Gluconeogenesis & Glycogen metabolism | 2 |
1 | Lipid metabolism (β-oxidation, Lipogenesis) | 2 |
1 | Protein and amino acid metabolism | 2 |
2 | Hormonal regulation of metabolism & metabolic disorders | 3 |
UNIT III: Veterinary Analytical Biochemistry
Week | Topics | Hours |
1 | Principles of biochemical analysis & laboratory safety | 1 |
3 | Clinical enzymology & biomarkers | 5 |
2 | Liver and kidney function tests | 4 |
3 | Analytical Biochemistry-I | 6 |
3 | Analytical Biochemistry-II | 5 |
Veterinary Physiology
Week | Topics | Hours |
1 | Physiology of blood, heart, hemodynamic | 4 |
2 | Muscle physiology, nervous system, emotion, learning and memory and sense organs | 8 |
1 | Endocrine physiology, rennin angiotensin system | 4 |
2 | Male and female reproductive system, growth, production and lactation | 8 |
1 | climate physiology | 4 |
1 | Digestion , appetite, hunger, satiety and their regulation | 4 |
1 | Respiration & surfactant | 4 |
2 | Kidney, its physiology and involvement in body homeostasis | 8 |
Course Structure for PG Programme
As per restructured and revised syllabus of post graduate programmes –ICAR.
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The departmental laborotary is equipped with basic and advanced infrastructure to support teaching, research, and diagnostic activities in animal health and clinical biochemistry with diagnostic add.
Lehninger Seminar Hall; The Lehninger Seminar Hall of the Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry is a dedicated academic space designed to promote scholarly interaction, advanced learning, and scientific discourse. Named in honor of Albert L. Lehninger, a pioneer in modern biochemistry and author of the renowned textbook Principles of Biochemistry, the seminar hall symbolizes excellence in biochemical sciences and academic rigor.
The hall serves as a venue for seminars, guest lectures, student presentations, research discussions, workshops, and academic meetings. It provides an intellectually stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the exchange of innovative ideas in physiology, biochemistry, and related life sciences.
Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory; The Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory is equipped with advanced instruments for quantitative and qualitative analysis of biological samples for undergraduate teaching in veterinary sciences.
Biochemical Laborotary; The Biochemical Laboratory facilitates routine and advanced analysis of animal samples for research and diagnostic purposes. It is equipped for estimation of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, enzymes, and metabolic biomarkers. The laboratory supports experimental studies, clinical investigations, and hands-on training for undergraduate and postgraduate students in veterinary and animal sciences.
Physiological Laborotary; The Physiological Laboratory is designed to study functional aspects of animal systems under normal and experimental conditions. It supports analysis of hematological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic parameters. Equipped with essential monitoring and recording instruments, the laboratory facilitates research, clinical investigations.
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