Dr. Devendra Swarup

Ex-Director, ICAR- Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Mathura (UP), India. Having completed his M.V.Sc. and then a Ph.D in Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Swarup has over 3 decades of experience working with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. He has been member and chairman of various committees of the Central Government and State Governments. He has been editor of the Indian Journal of Veterinary medicine and is associated with several other prestigious Publications and has been president of the Indian Society of Veterinary Medicine. Recipient of several awards and honours including ICAR- Hariom Ashram Trust Award, Shri Ram Lal Agarwal National Gold Medal.
Diagnosis of Poisoning

Diagnosis of Poisoning: Selection and Submission of Samples for Laboratory Investigations

Health Management
An experienced and alert veterinarian can make a tentative diagnosis of poisoning based on case history, clinical findings and environmental evidence. However, like any other disease, a complete diagnosis of...
Poisoning in Cattle

Poison Toxin: Lantana Camara Poisoning in Cattle

Health Management
Lantana Camara is a noxious weed containing Toxin lantadene causing poisoning in cattle and complications like anorexia, photosensitisation, jaundice etc.
Poisoning in livestock

Poisoning in Cattle – II. Post-mortem and Laboratory Examination

Health Management
Post-mortem examination of the animals died of suspected poisoning is extremely important as it gives valuable clues and specimens for laboratory examination for making a final diagnosis. Pre-mortem signs such...
Poisoning in livestock

Poisoning in Cattle – I. When to Suspect it

Health Management
Poisoning or toxicosis is a disease state that results from exposure to a poison or toxicant. The condition is one of the major causes of death in cattle and despite...