Samiran Mondal

• M.V.Sc, Ph.D Vety Pathology
• Professor (Assistant) at West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences

Zinc oxide nanoparticles are known to possess anti‐inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties and find wide application in the preparation of topical ointments. Wound dressings in the form of hydrogels can replenish the wound microenvironment to aid the healing process in a multidimensional way. We have fabricated a composite hydrogel u...

To overcome the antimicrobial residues in food, benzoic acid (BA) and oregano essential oil (OEO) are used in the broiler chicken industry. Independently, both exerted anticoccidial and antimicrobial actions and improved growth performance in broiler chickens. Their effect may be multiplied when they are used in combination. This present study was...

The targeted depletion of potential gut pathogens is often challenging because of their intrinsic ability to thrive in harsh gut environments. Earlier, we showed that Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) exclusively uses the Type-VI Secretion System (T6SS) to target its prey such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), and phenotypic differences between T6SS-ne...

Simple Summary The use of non-therapeutic antibiotics in poultry industry is a common practice to generate desired growth of the birds. Non-therapeutic uses of antibiotics were detected as a culprit for the generation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the food chain. Many countries restrict the use of non-therapeutic antibiotics. Consequently, th...

Most of the domestic and wild animals and birds, the Eimeridae is a family that develops within their digestive tract. The following serotypes of Eimeria are recognized as having infected chickens: E. tenella, E. acervulina, E. brunetti, E. maxima, E. mitis, E. necatrix and E. praecox. This study was carried out to record the incidence of coccidios...

Concern for global health security and the environment due to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antibiotic residues in meat and other livestock products has led many countries to restrict the use of antibiotics in animal feed. This experiment was performed to assess the impact of dietary supplementation with a probiotic (Bacillus s...

The development of patient‐specific bone scaffolds that can expedite bone regeneration has been gaining increased attention, especially for critical‐sized bone defects or fractures. Precise adaptation of the scaffold to the region of implantation and reduced surgery times are also crucial at clinical scales. To this end, bioactive fluorcanasite gla...

This study aimed to investigate the role of a multi-strain probiotic compound containing Bacillus mesentericus, Bacillus coagulans, Enterococcus faecalis, and Clostridium butyricum as an in-feed zinc oxide (ZnO) alternative in growth performance, diarrhea incidence, antioxidant profile, lipid panel, stress, and immunity in piglets at weaning. Seven...

Background The conventional means of controlling the recurring pandemics of Type A Influenza Virus (IAV) infections remain challenging primarily because of its high mutability and increasing drug resistance. As an alternative to control IAV infections, the prophylactic use of cytokines to drive immune activation of multiple antiviral host factors h...

The study investigated the effect of a multi-strain probiotic compound containing Bacillus coagulans, Enterococcus faecalis, Clostridium butyricum and Bacillus mesentericus as in-feed zinc oxide (ZnO) alterna-tive on growth performance, diarrhea incidence, antioxidant status, lipid profile, stress and immunity in weaned piglets. A total of 72 pigle...

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a part of South-East Asia, is enriched with the presence of native breeds of livestock (cattle, pig, goat) and poultry. There are two native goat breeds, viz., Andaman local goat and Teressa goat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. However, to date, the origin and genetic makeup of these two breeds have not been detailed. T...

This communication reports an outbreak of immature paramphistomiosis in Andaman local goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) along with report of mortality and gross as well as histopathological changes. During the month of September, 2021 there was report of 38.57% mortality in goats which was investigated in depth. Outbreak occurred at South Andaman distr...

An observational pathological study was conducted on mithun disease conditions of Papumpare and Lower Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh. For this purpose, thirty herds of mithun reared in various forest areas were visited and observed. The district veterinary hospital and the office of the District Veterinary Officer located in Hapoli and Si...

Andaman cattle is a precious indigenous livestock species endemic to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Till date, origin and genetic makeup of the breed which is warranted for breed conservation is not known. Moreover, the spread of zebu cattle from Indus valley to different parts of Island Southeast Asia (ISEA) is not properly understood. Here,...

Objective The study was designed to evaluate the deleterious e□ects of acute lethal gamma irradiation on male reproductive organs of Sprague Dawley rats and the radioprotective potential by Curcuma longa and Ocimum sanctum in experimental set up. Methods 25 Male Spraque Dawley rats were taken and randomized into 5 groups (T1, T2, T3, T4, T5). Each...

Background: Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH) caused by Fowl adeno virus (FAdV), is a re-emerging threat to broilers causing considerable economic loss to poultry industry worldwide. Methods: The present study investigated the IBH outbreaks in commercial broiler flocks from different regions of India between 2019- and 2021 and identified the serotypes...

Colorectal cancer is one of the dreadful diseases of the present century. For detail investigation and exploration of its pathogenesis usage of animal model was essential. Here we demonstrated induction of colorectal cancer in balb/c mice using by azoxymethane and dextran sodium sulfate combination. Mice were randomised into different treatment gro...

In Indian GDP, veterinary sector plays a major role in contribution wherein poultry meat plays good protein source. But the health status is less studied in case of country fowl. Indian country fowl are highly infected with producing emaciation, reduced growth rate, highly morbidity with enteritis. After confirmation by gross and microscopy, sample...

Microsporum canis is a worldwide-diffused pathogenic dermatophyte that can cause outbreaks in both human and animal populations. Considerable upsurge in the incidence of multidrug-resistant M. canis has created the urgency to identify and develop novel antifungals to avoid therapeutic failures during treatment. The present study was designed to exp...

Background Campylobacter jejuni ( C. jejuni ) is accountable for more than 400 million cases of gastroenteritis each year and is listed as a high-priority gut pathogen by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although the acute infection of C. jejuni (campylobacteriosis) is commonly treated with macrolides and fluoroquinolones, the emergence of anti...

Nicobari pig is reared by Nicobarese, a native tribal population of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Nicobari pig has maintained its genetic identity due to geographical isolation. This communication is the first report on maternal inheritance of Nicobari pigs. DNA polymorphism data showed seven haplotypes. D-loop sequence information and mitogenome an...

Acute diarrheal illness and gastroenteritis caused by Campylobacter jejuni infection remain significant public health risks in developing countries with substantial mortality and morbidity in humans, particularly in children under the age of five. Genetic diversities among Campylobacter jejuni and limited understanding of immunological correlations...

Stephanofilariasis or humpsore is a chronic parasitic dermatitis of cattle. Various treatment regimens were attempted in the past but were found to be partially effective. Here, we claim a successful treatment regime using an FDA-approved macrocyclic lactone, a piperazine derivative, and an herbal preparation. Twenty-four cattle (18 affected and 6...

Domestic ducks are of paramount importance as a cheap source of protein in rural India. Andaman local duck (ALD) is an indigenous avian genetic resource of Andaman and Nicobar islands (ANI) and is mainly distributed in Middle and Northern parts of these islands. Negligence has brought this breed on the edge of extinction necessitating immediate con...

Trinket cattle is a highly endangered feral cattle of Trinket Island, linked with the colonial history of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Danish people during their colonial time introduced these cattle in Trinket Island. Great Sumatra earthquake and Indian Ocean Tsunami in 2004 has forced these cattle to become feral in nature. Due to negligence, the...

Simple Summary Scabies or mange caused by Sarcoptess cabiei is the latest addition of WHO’s list oftropical neglected diseases. It causes severe itching to the host. It has a wide host range including humans, farm animals, companion animals, and wild animals. It is anemerging/re-emerging disease with high prevalence in underdeveloped and developing...

Trinket cattle are the inhabitant of a small island called Trinket, which is one of the picturesque islands of Andaman. This herd is thought to be of Danish leftover during their dynasty in Nicobar archipelago. When the island was abandoned by foreign invaders, indigenes utilized the animals for the purpose of meat. As a result, the cattle became s...

Acute diarrheal illness and gastroenteritis caused by Campylobacter jejuni ( C. jejuni ) infection remain significant public health risks in developing countries with substantial mortality and morbidity in humans, particularly in children under the age of five. Despite improved global awareness in sanitation and hygiene practices, including food sa...

Antitumor potential of a 1,4-dihydropyridine derivative (DHP-8) has been successfully studied previously in a number of cancer cell lines including the human melanoma cells, A375. In order to validate its anticancer activity, DMBA induced tumor in Swiss Albino mice was considered for this study. DMBA causes skin carcinoma in murine systems and is a...

Background and Aim Acetamiprid is a chemical of neonicotinoid group which binds with nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR) and alters the brain function. The present study was taken up to enlight the understanding of nociception behavior in Sprague Dawley (SD) rat after multiple exposures to acetamiprid. Materials and Methods For experiment pur...

Here, we report the therapeutic potential of a natural quinazoline derivative (2-chloro-6-phenyl-8H-quinazolino[4,3-b]quinazolin-8-one) isolated from marine sponge Hyrtios erectus against human breast cancer. The cytotoxicity of the compound was investigated on a human breast carcinoma cell line (MCF-7). Antiproliferative activity of the compound w...

Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are the major causes of Cryptococcosis, an invasive fungal infection of human and animals. Few data have been reported on the pathophysiology of Pattern I (PI) and Pattern IV (PIV) of C. neoformans with context of their clinical outcome. In this study an extensive comparison of PI and PIV was conducte...

Cryptococcus neoformans encapsulated yeast causes localized or disseminated infections, which may be acute, sub-acute or chronic in nature, in immunocompromized and apparently immunocompetent patients. Unfortunately, knowledge concerning the genetic variability in relation to the pathophysiology of the disease remains controversial. Random Amplific...

Aim The study was undertaken to detect the clinical signs, postmortem lesions of embryonated duck plague (DP) infected eggs, and histopathological changes of chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) in non-descriptive ducks of West Bengal with special reference to standardize nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Materials and Methods After postmortem of...

Polypoid growth of nasal passages which are smooth, soft, pink or pearl white in color, slimy to touch and covered by nasal mucosa through flaccid crus are known as nasal polyps (Skladdzien, 1999). The tumor arises from fibrous tissue of submucosa and gradually pushes into the lumen of nose. Polyps are an end result of varying disease processes whi...

A sub-acute toxicity study of Bisphenol A (BPA) was conducted on Wister rat to investigate its potency and impact on mammals. The doses chosen were 50, 200 and 600 mg/kg body weight for group III, IV and V respectively and group II served as vehicle control and group I was negative control. BPA caused significant (P < 0.01) decrease in humoral immu...

Aim: The aim was to evaluate the effect of multiple oral administration of bisphenol A (BPA) for 28 days on seminal characteristic on mammal using Wistar rat as a model. Materials and methods: Rats were randomly divided into five different groups having 6 male rats in each group. The doses chosen were 50, 200, and 600 mg/kg body weight for Group...

Aim: To see the toxicopathological changes after multiple exposure to acetamiprid (ACP) and also to obtain more information regarding the manner in which ACP acts at cellular level. Materials and Methods: A subacute toxicity study of ACP was undertaken in 72 female Wistar rats in four groups (18 each). Three different concentrations of ACP (25, 100...

Memories are thought to be encoded by modification of synaptic strength i.e. Long term potentiation (LTP), a widely considered one of the major cellular mechanisms behind the process of learning and memory. To evaluate the synaptic strength after being exposed to acetamiprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, in animal and human, this study was taken...

The present study was undertaken to investigate the foodedrug interaction of carbamazepine (CBZ). Common fruit juices [grapefruit juice (GFJ), lime juice (LJ)], known to inhibit the enzyme cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4), and some widely consumed beverages [milk (M), black tea (BT)] were involved in this study in the presence of CBZ, as might happen d...

Aim: To see the toxicopathological changes after multiple exposure to acetamiprid (ACP) and also to obtain more information regarding the manner in which ACP acts at cellular level. Materials and Methods: A subacute toxicity study of ACP was undertaken in 72 female Wistar rats in four groups (18 each). Three different concentrations of ACP (25, 100...

A subacute toxicity study of acetamiprid was undertaken in 72 female Wistar rats randomly divided into four groups (18 each). Acetamiprid was administered orally at the dose rate of 0, 25, 100 and 200 mg/kg of body weight to rats of groups I, II, III and IV, respectively. Group I served as control. Calcium, phosphorous, sodium, potassium, chloride,...

A subacute toxicity study of acetamiprid was undertaken in 72 female wistar rats in four groups (18 each). Three different concentrations of acetamiprid (25, 100 and 200 mg/kg of body weight) were administered orally to rats. Untreated rat served as control. The antibody titre of sheep red blood cells (SRBC) in all the treated groups and decrease i...

This experiment was to evaluate the effects of urea molasses mineral block (UMMB) supplementation on subchronic toxicity in indigenous goat kids. Twenty growing goat kids were randomly assigned to receive ad libitum rice straw and berseem hay (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) (40:60). Group I was fed concentrate mixture (0.1 kg/d). Group II was supplemen...

The objective of the study was to evaluate the acute toxicity of lambda cyhalothrin in rat. Male albino rats were exposed to 80 mg/kg body weight of lambda cyhalothrin by means of gavage. The toxicological manifestations include myocardial hyalinisation, lysis of reticular framework in spleen, and spermatogonial cell degeneration in testes.

The present investigation on hematological profile was conducted on acetamiprid toxicity in rats randomly divided into four groups each having 18 healthy rats of six weeks old. Acetamiprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide was administered orally to female wistar rats at 25, 100 and 200 mg/kg body weight in group II, group III, and group IV respectively...