The Cattle Sterility Office in Aluva, Ernakulam District was established to screen crossbred cows, heifers and buffaloes for infertility problems through assessment of the mineral and hormonal level in the serum. Early detection and prompt treatment will enhance the production period of the animal. This data can also be used to modify the breeding and management practices of the department.
Date of starting
21.05.1983
Objectives
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Screening of cross bred cows Heifers, Buffaloes to assess the infertility problems.
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To investigate the causes leading to infertility problems.
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To rectify the cause of infertility.
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To publish data on the investigation made, results achieved and suggest ways to modify the breeding and management practices.
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To estimate minerals and hormonal level of blood/serum in animals for diagnosing fertility problems.
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To suggest remedial measures for sterility conditions by estimating mineral and hormonal level in blood serum of animals.
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Consolidation of reports of Infertility camps.
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Preparation and publishing bulletin on infertility management programme every year.
Institution activities
i) Co-ordination of infertility management programmes of Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala.
ii) Facilitation of Mineral and Hormonal assay of the serum samples of cattle having infertility related issues.
iii) Publishing bulletin of infertility management programme every year.
iv) Conduct of seminars and workshop with regard to infertility in cattle.
Public service
Lab services are free of cost
Working Hours
10AM- 5PM
Achievements
Every year on an average more than 5000 serum samples are being tested in the endocrinology lab of State Institute for Animal Fertility Management. A Bulletin is published by compiling the data of infertility management programme implemented throughout the State.
Administration
This Office is functioning under the control of Deputy Director assisted by an Assistant Director (Animal Fertility Management). A Veterinary Surgeon supervises the technical activities of the institute.
Staff pattern
| Designation | Number of posts |
| Deputy Director | 1 |
| Veterinary Surgeon | 1 |
| Lab Technician | 1 |
| Clerk-Typist | 1 |
| Office Attendant | 1 |
| Part Time Sweeper | 1 |
DATA OF ACTIVITES IN THIS OFFICE
Every year on an average more than 5000 serum samples are being tested in the endocrinology lab of State Institute for Animal Fertility Management. A bulletin is published compiling the data of infertility management programme implemented throughout the state.
CONTACT DETAILS
State Institute for Animal Fertility Management,
ICDP, Campus, Nethaji Road, Aluva
Pin:683101.
Phone No: 0484-2624083, 0484-2956652
E- mail ID: csoaluva.ahd@kerala.gov.in
DETAILS OF OFFICERS FOR RTI
| Public Information Officer | Appellate Authority |
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Veterinary Surgeon State Institute for Animal Fertility Management, ICDP, Campus, Nethaji Road, Aluva Pin:683101. |
Deputy Director (Animal Infertility Management),
State Institute for Animal Fertility Management, ICDP, Campus, Nethaji Road, Aluva Pin:683101. |
SERVICE FEE/UNIT COST OF PRODUCT
Lab services are free of cost .