Palampur university develops BIS-certified veterinary device
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (CSK HPKV), Palampur, has secured its first-ever certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for an innovative diagnostic device titled the ‘Bovine Endometrium Cytotaping Catheter’, marking a significant milestone in the university’s research and innovation journey.
The BIS-certified standard has been developed by Dr Pankaj Sood and his team at the DGCN College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Palampur. The research team includes Dr Ankit Ahuja, Dr Rohit Mankotia and Dr Vijender Negi. The device was further validated in collaboration with scientists from Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, including Dr AK Pandey and Dr Sandeep Kumar.
Vice-Chancellor Dr AK Panda congratulated the team, describing the certification as a proud moment for the university and a reflection of its commitment to scientific excellence. He said that the BIS recognition lends national credibility to the technology and would facilitate its wider adoption for the benefit of livestock farmers. He expressed confidence that the innovation would significantly improve cattle health and productivity.
Prof Sood, who serves as Head of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics and Associate Director of Research (Veterinary), said that the standard was submitted to BIS in February 2022 and underwent rigorous evaluation by nationally empanelled experts before approval.
The Bovine Endometrium Cytotaping Catheter has been designed for the accurate detection of subclinical uterine infections in cows, a frequently overlooked reproductive disorder that adversely affects fertility and conception rates. According to the research team, the indigenously developed device offers several advantages over imported alternatives, including improved reliability, reusability and cost-effectiveness, making it particularly suitable for field-level veterinary use.
The innovation is expected to strengthen reproductive health management in dairy cattle and support sustainable growth in the livestock sector, benefiting farmers and the rural economy.
