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VOLUME : XXXVIII ISSUE : 1 JANUARY 2017 President: Dr. Kurian K. Jacob • General Secretary : Dr. P. S. Shameem Abubaker

Sadgamaya was convened at Dr. K.

Sethumadhavan Nagar (Rubco Auditorium, Kannur) from 31st December 2016 to 2nd January 2017. This convention conducted in the City of Looms and Lores, after a gap of 5 years (Utharayanam in 2011) was unique in respect to organizing excellence and participation of members in KGVOA and IVA general bodies.

HONOURABLE MINISTER INAUGURATES THE ACTIVITIES OF IVA & KGVOA

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Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry & Forests Adv. K.

Raju inaugurated the activities of IVA, Kerala & KGVOA for the year 2017 at a grand function presided by Dr. Kurian K. Jacob, President IVA Kerala, held at Hotel Pankaj, Thiruvananthapuram on 18.01.2017. Hon’ble Minister in his inaugural address assured full support for promoting the activities of associa-

tion and requested members to main-tain highest standards of professional competence for the benefit of the farm-ers of our state. He detailed about the various drought relief measures envis-aged by the Government. Director of Animal Husbandry Dr. N. N. Sasi in his special address promised to coordinate with the associations for the betterment of the department. He highlighted the initiatives taken by the department and welcomed suggestion from members for the continual improvement of im-plementation of department projects. A report prepared by Technical Commit-

tee of IVA, Kerala comprising of meas-ures to be undertaken to combat heat stress was handed over to the Hon’ble Minister and Director. Dr. K. R. Arunk-umar, President KGVOA welcomed the gathering and presented a detailed report of the various service issues faced by the Veterinarians of the de-partment. Dr. P. S. Shameem Abubak-er, General Secretary, IVA Kerala, Dr. C. Sreekumar, General Secretary, KGVOA, Dr. Kuriakose Mathew, Gen-eral Secretary, Veterina-rians Welfare Society, Dr. Ramesh Kumar, District President, IVA, Thiruvanathapuram Unit, Dr Sreedevi, District President, KGVOA, Thiruvanathapuram Unit offered felicitations. Dr. Karthikeyan Joint Secretary (NZ) proposed vote of thanks. IVA Kerala is thankful to IVA & KGVOA Thiruvananthapuram Dis-trict Units for organising the function in an excellent manner.

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In the formal inaugural session held on 1st January, Dr. C. Sreekumar, General Secretary, KGVOA offered welcome speech. The function presided by Dr. V. Chandramohanan Nair was inaugurated by Sri. Ramachandran Kadannappally, Hon’ble Minister for Ports & Museum. He mentioned the importance of the Animal Husbandry sector in the economy of the state. Kumari E.P. Latha, Worshipful Mayor of Kannur Corporation released the Souvenir published in the name of ‘Under the same Sky’. Dr. K.R. Arunkumar, President, KGVOA, Dr. K. Vijayakumar, Dean, COVAS, Pookode and Dr. T.V. Unnikrishnan, Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee, Sadgamaya offered felicitations. Dr. S. Sai Prasad, General Secretary, IVA proposed vote of thanks.

On the same day Sri. Ramachandran Kadannappally, Hon’ble Minister for Ports & Museum inaugurated the Art Exhibition conducted by lady Veterinarians in the name ‘Her Sky: The forgotten Yellow Leaf...’. Mural paintings, glass paintings, Meenakari paintings, oil paintings, terracotta and paper quilling ornaments, quill paper show pieces, decorated pots etc were exhibited and was highly appreciated by delegates and medias.

The convention started on 31st December 2016 with a seminar on most relevant topic ‘Dog bite and Rabies’. Dr. C.P. Prasad, Chairman, Souvenir & Seminar Committee welcomed the delegates. Dr. M. KesavanKutty, Chairman, Organizing committee, Sadgamaya presided the function and Sri. K.V. Sumesh, President, District Panchayat, Kannur inaugurated the seminar. In the inaugural speech, he stressed the importance of rabies control and the

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Dear friends,We want to start our first news letter

by thanking all our members for being part of Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala and electing our team for the year 2017. We are humbled, honored and privileged to assume the role of President & General Secretary of IVA, Kerala. We are deeply grateful to our predecessors, Dr. V. Chandramohanan Nair and D.r S. Saiprasad, for their leadership and outstanding contribu-tions to IVA, Kerala during their term. We are inspired by their commitment to IVA and all of their achievements. Indeed, the growth of IVA has been propelled collectively by the members and all the past office bearers. We look forward to continue this important work towards fulfilling the mission of our association.

Annual Convention 2016 ‘Sad-gamaya’ at Kannur was highly ac-claimed. We appreciate Team Kannur

for organizing an excellent convention with good participation, dynamic de-bates, generous reception, amazing programs, great speakers and fantastic food.

Govt. of India’s decision to confer the prestigious Jeevan Rakshapadak award posthumously upon our own Dr. C. Gopakumar, who sacrificed his life for our profession, for conspicuous courage under circumstances of very great danger is a great honour to the services and sacrifices rendered by our community.

This New Year is off to a good start for our association activities. Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry & Forests Adv. K. Raju inaugurated the activities of IVA, Kerala & KGVOA for the year 2017 at a grand function held at Hotel Pankaj, Thiruvananthapuram on 18th January 2017 in the presence of Dr. N.N. Sasi, Director of Animal Husbandry and Dr. K. R. Arunkumar,

President, Kerala Government Veteri-nary Officers Association. A draft re-port prepared by Technical Committee of IVA, Kerala comprising of measures to be undertaken to combat heat stress was handed over to the Hon. Minister and Director of Animal Husbandry.

The primary motto of our team is to strive hard to increase membership and to create unity and better effective communication among ourselves. IVA as ever will continue to remain as the umbrella organization of our profes-sion.

Wishing you all a great year 2017 and expecting whole hearted coopera-tion in all future activities.

Get informed! Get involved!Best regards,President & General SecretaryFor Team IVA Kerala 2017

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role of vets and congratulated the organizers for selecting this topic. He mentioned the initiatives started by Kannur District Panchayat for Animal Birth Control in dogs with the support of Local Bodies and NGO. Dr. R. Rajan, Vice Chairman, Organizing Committee, Sadgamaya offered felicitations. Dr. Swapna Susan Abraham, DIO, CDIO, Palode presented paper on ’Rabies: Global Elimination by 2030 Hopes and Challenges ’and Dr. Annie Varghese, SVS, DVC, Thiruvananthapuram presented paper on “Dog bite : Reasons, Consequences and Control”. Sri. Krishna Das, Kerala Consultant of the NGO – Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisation (FIAPO) presented their activities in the field of Rabies awareness and prophylaxis among public and school students. Dr. N.T. Preethemlal, Convener, Souvenir & Seminar

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Committee proposed vote of thanks. 150 delegates attended the seminar.

After the seminar session, Karaoke Ganamela and other entertainment programmes conducted and many Vets and family members participated. At 7 pm on 31st December the State Executive Committee meeting of Indian Veterinary Association also convened.

On 1st, after the inaugural session, at 11.30 am Farewell to Retired Veterinarians & Distribution of KGVOA awards conducted. Welcome address was offered by Dr. K.A. Sajeev Kumar, Vice President, KGVOA and the session was presided by Dr. K.R. Arunkumar, President, KGVOA. Dr. C. Sreekumar, General Secretary, KGVOA introduced the award winners and retired Veterinarians by specifying striking characters and achievements of all award winners and retired Vets. Sri. Sunny Joseph, MLA in his inaugural speech, appreciated the service being provided by Veterinarians for meeting the day to day requirements of livestock farmers. Dr. V. Chandramohanan Nair, President, IVA, Dr. A.S. Rajan, Additional Director, AHD and Dr. Sangeeth Narayanan, Vice President, IVA offered felicitations. In the reply speech award winners expressed sincere thanks to Association and

colleagues for their achievements both in personal and professional life.

After the lunch, an enthusiastic Sightseeing trip was arranged for family members of Vets. 68 members enjoyed Parassinikkadavu Snake Park, Parassinikkadavu Muthappan temple and Payyambalam beach. At the Snake part, members could attend the demonstration class on snake bite, post bite precautions and discussed about common myths about snakes and snake bite.

Annual General Body meeting of KGVOA started at 2pm on 1st January . Very serious and heated discussions on relevant service matters and organisational issues led to constructive session under the presidentship of Dr. K.R. Arunkumar, President, KGVOA. Office bearers for the year 2017 were elected. Organisational discussions attracted serious media attention and next day all leading dailies reported our news with a caption of our demand to fill all the vacancies of Veterinary Doctors.

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SADGAMAYAInaugural session of entertainment

programme began with welcome speech by Dr. M.P. Sujan, Chairman, Cultural Programme Committee. Dr. K.J. Vargheese, Vice President, IVA presided the session. Famous Novelist and Writer Sri. C.V. Balakrishnan inaugurated and in his speech, he analysed the name given to our convention – Sadgamaya and appreciated the Veterinarians who are moving fast from better to the best in their activities. Actually the name Sadgamaya was coined by Dr. P.N. Shibu. Our professional colleague Dr. S. Rahul, IPS, SP, NIA, Kochi was our Guest of Honour and he stressed the importance of providing better service to the society in our capacity as a professional and public servant. Artist Sasikala, who has designed our convention logo was honored in the function. A collection of Malayalam poems, ‘Hridayathilenthundebaakki’ written by Dr. Nishanth M. Prabha, VS,VD, Manakkad was released by Sri. C.V. Balakrishnan. Dr. Bindya Liz Abraham, Vice president, IVA

and Dr. Beetu Joseph, President, KGVOA , Kannur offered felicitations. Dr. P.K. Padmaraj, Convener, Cultural Programme Committee delivered vote of thanks. After inaugural session, colourful cultural programme and Orchestra by Vets and family members began which had extended up to 12.30 am on 2nd January. The involvement and energy level in all programs , especially in dance programme by

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lady Vets were greatly appreciated from members. Around 700 members (including family members) were present on 1st for various activities.

On 2nd January, we could begin Annual General Body meeting of IVA exactly at 9.30 am . Serious deliberations and discussions for uplifting our profession was the highlights. As the discussions prolonged, we made a short break and conducted the Valedictory function, as the chief guests came in time. After Valedictory function, IVA general body continued till 3.30 pm. Elected new office bearers for the year 2017. IVA general body was unique and record breaking with respect to number of participants. Around 500 members were present at the time of general body. Our demand to post a full time Vice Chancellor for KVASU for intensifying the research and developments in our sector was well taken by the press .

Valedictory function began at 1 pm by the welcome speech by Dr. Manoj Nair, Joint Secretary, IVA. Function was presided by Dr. K.R. Arunkumar, President, KGVOA. Smt. K.K. Shylaja, Hon’ble Health Minister inaugurated the function and released our IVA diary. She opined that main reason for stray dog menace is the irresponsible dog ownership practiced by people, without giving proper care and protection to the dogs. She criticized the tendency for adulteration of food items, and said that is the major

reason for health issues that we are facing today. She congratulated the doctors for the excellent Art Exhibition and exclaimed how doctors are getting time for concentrating in all these artistic activities. She appreciated the sincerity of Veterinary doctors in dealing with poor farmers. Later she put an attractive Facebook poster asserting the importance of serious discussions about Animal Husbandry sector and stated that Veterinary doctors are not only doing Animal Husbandry activities but also concentrating on activities aimed for social welfare.

Distribution of IVA awards, Veterinarians Welfare society Merit Awards and Dr. G. Nirmalan Trust Awards were done by Smt. P.K. Sreemathi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament. In her speech, she mentioned about the nobility of Veterinary profession and assured her full support for achieving genuine goals of our associations. Felicitations were offered by Dr. V. Chandramohanan Nair, President,

IVA, Dr. N.R. Harsha Kumar, President, Veterinarians Welfare Society and Dr. C.K. Khaleel, Vice chairman, Organizing committee, Sadgamaya. Dr. V. Prasanth, General Convener, Sadgamaya expressed sincere thanks to all who have guided, helped, worked and participated for the grand success of Sadgamaya.

When we analyze about the uniqueness of this convention, the major points are the maximum number of participants in our general bodies, blending of technologies like Videowall (idea put forwarded by Dr. S. Pramod) which avoided intermittent time lag between programme and gave a high professional touch to the stage &programme and timely arrival of all dignitaries , Artists and other invitees. Wide media coverage was an outstanding achievement. Delicious food and superb Event management by arranging programme one by one without any confusions were striking. Package of colourful Art Exhibition and marvellous

entertainment programme hiked the score. All these could be materialized by the proper guidance and support from State level leaders and seniors, team work of the organizing committee members – Vets of Kannur – and may be the blessings of the soul of Dr. K. Sethumadhavan who was an active leader and well-wisher of our Profession, Department and Associations.

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DISTRICT OFFICE BEARERS 2017

Dr. M. Ramesh Kumar President

Dr. T. N. Jayakrishnan Secretary

Dr. Zacharia Sebastian Treasurer

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Dr. Shahul Hameed President

Dr. S. Veena Secretary

Dr. S. Shajirehman Treasurer

KOLLAM

Dr. Sisy Philip President

Dr. S. Neena Secretary

Dr. Roon Mariyam Mathai Treasurer

PATHANAMTHITTA

Dr. Felicita Protacis President

Dr. S. Jayasree Secretary

Dr. S. Deepa Treasurer

ALAPPUZHA

Dr. Dr. Manju Sebastian President

Dr. Abhijith Thampan Secretary

Dr. B. Anil Kumar Treasurer

KOTTAYAM

Dr. K. M. Jacob President

Dr. P. Krishnadas Secretary

Dr. V. B. Sunil Treasurer

IDUKKI

Dr. P. A. Basheer President

Dr. R. Mini Secretary

Dr. R. Shaiju Treasurer

ERNAKULAM

Dr. Sandhya G. Nair President

Dr. Jyothy Sreedharan Secretary

Dr. P. P. Dis Treasurer

THRISSUR

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DISTRICT OFFICE BEARERS 2017

Dr. C. Madhu President

Dr. K. V. Valsakumary Secretary

Dr. P. Jyothishkumar Treasurer

PALAKKAD

Dr. P. V. Ashraf President

Dr. K. M. Sakeer Hussain Secretary

Dr. Suryanarayanan Treasurer

MALAPPURAM

Dr. K. Madhavan President

Dr. Arun Sathian Secretary

Dr. Priya K. Nair Treasurer

KOZHIKODE

Dr. S. R. Prabhakaran Pillai President

Dr. Dilip Falgunan Secretary

Dr. B. Anil Treasurer

WAYANAD

Dr. M. P. Sujan President

Dr. V. R. Sureshkumar Secretary

Dr. P. Sarika Treasurer

KANNUR

Dr. Karunakara Alva President

Dr. Dayamon D. Mathew Secretary

Dr. Ruby Augustine Treasurer

KASARAGODE

Dr. S. Ajithkumar President

Dr. K. Justin Davis Secretary

Dr. A. Irshad Treasurer

MANNUTHY

Dr. Subin K. Mohan President

Dr. K. Abdul Muneer Secretary

Dr. O. K. Sindhu Treasurer

POOKODE

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PATHANAMTHITTADistrict General Body meeting of IVA, Pathanamthitta

Unit was held on 4th January 2017. The GB started with the installation of new office bearers of IVA. The newly inducted District president of IVA, Dr. Sisy Philip presided over the GB. Celebrated New Year by distributing cakes. IVA Pathanamthitta unit remembered Dr. C. Gopakumar on his 2nd death anniversary by publishing his photograph in all editions of the state in Malayala Manorama Daily, and an article was also published in Pathanamthitta Edition. District office bearers attended State Committee Meeting at Thiruvananthapuram on 18th January 2017.

ERNAKULAM presided the meeting. Dr. Nisanth M. Prabha (Vice Presi-dent KGVOA) welcomed the gathering. Presidential ad-dress was delivered by Dr. Justin Jacob Adhikaram. Report on IVA State convention was presented by Dr. Krishnadas P (Secretary, IVA Idukki) and report on KGVOA State conven-tion was presented by Dr. Rajesh P. B. (Secretary, KGVOA Idukki). The general body congratulated the office bearers of IVA and KGVOA for the activities in last year especially for colourful world zoonosis day celebrations.

Installation ceremony of the office bearers of IVA Iduk-ki was held on 7th January 2017 at Sicilia Auditorium at 2 pm. Meeting started with a silent prayer. General Body ex-pressed condolences on the demise of Smt. Prema Thina-karan (w/o Dr. K. Thinakaran, VS, VD Puttady). Dr. Byju K. (State Committee member) welcomed the gathering. Dr. Indu Narayanan administered Veterinarians oath. Dr. Hameed S. A. (Senior Veterinarian) inaugurated the activi-ties for the year 2017 and administered oath of office to the newly elected office bearers. Dr. Jacob K. M. (President) de-livered presidential address. Dr. Krishnadas P. (Secretary) explained the need of association activities and proposed a plan of action for the year 2017. Dr. Biju J. Chemparathy, Dr. Justin, Dr. Prabhakaran Pillai, Dr. Dinesh C. N., Dr. Rajesh V. R., Dr. Rajesh P. B., Dr. Mariyamma Thomas, Dr. Sunil V. B., Dr. Reghunathan B., Dr. P. V. Geethamma offered felici-tations. Dr. Nisanth M. Prabha cited versus from his newly published poetry ‘HrudayathilenthunduBakki’. Subscrip-tion collection campaign was inaugurated by collecting first subscription from Dr. Jacob K. M. In general discussion it was decided toconvene a meeting of the building Commit-tee for construction of new district building on 26th January 2017, to conduct a family tour in pooja holidays and dis-cussed the plan for the CVE programmes of coming year. Newly joined vets Dr. Jyothis (VS, VD, Vandiperiyar) & Dr. Anu Sudhakaran (VS, VD, Thekkumbhagom) was given a note of welcome to the association. Dr. Divyamol Thomas (State Committee member) delivered vote of thanks. Meet-ing ended at 4pm.

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The installation of IVA unit Ernakulam was conducted at Aluva on 4th January 2017. President Dr. P. A. Basheer, Secretary Dr. R. Mini, Treasurer and State Committee members assumed charge of IVA unit 2017. The activities of IVA for the year 2017 was inaugurated by Dr. Renuraj IAS, Sub Collector, Ernakualm. She stressed the role of Veterinarians in disease control and control of zoonotic diseases in human. The activities of IVA for the year 2017 commenced with the transfer of fund collected from IVA members for medical expenses to an attendant who has to undergo surgery at NIMHANS Bangalore. An amount of Rs 42,000 was collected from members and equally contributed to two needy employees and a dependent of a former employee of AHD.

IDUKKIA combined General Body meeting of IVA &

KGVOA was held on 7th January 2017 at 12 pm at Sicilia Auditorium,Thodupuzha. General Body paid homage to late Smt. Prema Thinakaran (w/o Dr. K. Thinakaran, VS, VD Puttady). Dr. Justin Jacob Adhikaram (President KGVOA)

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THRISSURThrissur district IVA installation was held at the Vets’

square Thrissur, 20th January 2017. The oath of swearing-in was delivered by Dr. K. D. Paul, former president. The gathering was welcomed by the KGVOA president, Dr. Pradeep C. A. and presided by D.r Sandhya G. Nair, president IVA . The function was officially inaugurated by the DAHO, Dr. K. S. Thilakan. Many senior vets including Dr. Girisan, Dr. Usha Pushkar and Veterinarian’s Welfare Society president Dr. N. R. Harshakumar were prominent among those present. The session was concluded by a class on LSGD schemes, based on the new procurement manual, by Sri. Raveendranath, KILA faculty. IVA secretary, Dr. Jyothy Sreedharan, delivered the vote of thanks.

on the same day. The function started with a silent prayer and Dr. Abeena administered the Veterinarian’s Oath.The function was inaugurated by Honorable Deputy Collector of Malappuram Sri. Abdul Razak. The function was presided by Dr. Ashraf P.V., President IVA Malappuram and Dr. Savitha A. welcomed the gathering. Dr. Haroon Abdul Rasheed made a Dr. Pradeepan remembrance talk.

Twenty Elite farmers of Malappuram district were honoured in connection with Dr. Pradeepan Remembrance Day. The farmers were introduced to the audience by Dr. Sini M. through a brief description about their farming whereabouts and present activities in the animal husbandry sector, after which a ceremonial shawl (PONNADA) was presented to the farmers as a token of respect by Dr. George P. John. DAHO, Malappuram, and Dr. Jancy (CVO Malppuram) presented mementos to the farmers. Dr. George P. John (DAHO), Dr. Jancy (CVO), Dr. Karthikeyan (State joint secretary North Zone IVA), Dr. Haroon Abdul Rasheed were felicitated in the function. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sakeer Hussain, Secretary, IVA Malappuram.

The general body meeting of IVA 2017 was held in the afternoon. The meeting was chaired by Dr. P. V. Ashraf President IVA Malappuram and Dr. Savitha welcomed the audience. The general body was convened to discuss the upcoming activities of IVA 2017 and Dr. Karthikeyan (State Joint Secretary North Zone IVA) addressed the audience. The General body unanimously elected Dr. P. U. Abdul Azees Former President, IVA Malappuram as Convenor of Technical committee IVA 2017 and Dr. Naveen N., Dr. K. S. Kannan, Dr. Sheeja Ajaykumar and Dr. Sreelakshmi R. as members. Felicitations were offerd by Dr. Sajeevkumar, Dr. Ajaykumar and Dr. Naveen N. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Sakeer Hussain, Secretary IVA, Malappuram.

WAYANADVeterinarian’s Building at Kalpetta, Wayanad is ready

for guests. The facilities include 3 double bedded rooms, a conference hall with 50 PAX and covered parking slot for 2 cars. Vets, families and guests sponsored by vets only are permitted. The rates are Rs. 750 for double bedded rooms and Rs.1500/- for conference hall. Valid ID proof copy of the guest is mandatory. For booking contact: Dr. M. Abdul Karim, Chairman, Building Committee (94473 57888) Dr. Anil.B, Convenor (94472 78663) and Dr. Jayesh V. Convenor (98461 59539)

The first Taluk level general body of Thrissur including Thrissur and Thalapily was convened on 27th January 2017. Dr. Pradeep C. A., president KGVOA welcomed the gathering. Dr. Sandhya G. Nair presided the event. Dr. K. R. Arunkumar addressed the gathering. This was followed by the selection of Taluk level officer bearers. A preliminary meeting prior to the Lady Vets’ Day celebrations was also summoned which was addressed by Dr. Bindya Liz Abraham, state vice president, (lady) IVA. Important decisions regarding the celebrations were mainly discussed during the sitting.

MALAPPURAMInstallation ceremony of the office bearers and

inauguration of activities of team IVA Malappuram for the year 2017 was conducted on 20th January 2017 at Prasanth Auditorium, Malappuram. As a homage to our beloved member Dr. P.V. Pradeepan who departed us untimely, “Dr. Pradeepan Remembrance day” was also arranged

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Bootsy, a 9-y old female spayed Domestic short hair cat was presented with the complaint of losing body

weight over the past 3 m. She was showing restlessness, polydipsia and polyuria as well. Owner informed that she was on a good quality commercial cat food (both dry and wet). The appetite was very good. There was occasional vomiting and diarrhoea. No significant finding on a detailed physical examination other than thin body condition and tachycardia. A general panel blood work including hematology and serum biochemistry came back normal. Fecal examination was negative for ova and parasites. From among the following conditions, what is the most likely diagnosis.

1. Diabetes mellitus (DM)2. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) 3. Hyperthyroidism

4. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)Answer is 3. In DM, there will be hyperglycemia. In CKD, blood urea

nitrogen and serum creatinine levels will be high. In IBD in cats, hyperglobulinemia is usually noted.

Hyperthyroidism is most common in middle aged to older cats. The diagnosis is based on the clinical symptoms and confirmation by finding increased serum total T4 concentration. If serum total T4 concentration is in the grey zone (high normal), estimation of serum free T4 level is recommended for confirmation. The symptoms of hyperthyroidism are slowly progressing and often include weight loss, PU/PD, polyphagia, restlessness, vomiting and diarrhoea. On PE, the affected cats usually appear thin, may have thyroid enlargement, tachycardia, cardiac murmur or gallop rhythm. Methimazole (Felimazole) is the main medical treatment for hypothyroidism. The medication has to be administered for the remainder of the cat’s life with periodic blood work to monitor the possible side effects. Thyroidectomy and radioisotope treatment can also be undertaken. Prognosis is usually good with medical treatment in uncomplicated cases. Many cats with hyperthyroidism may also have concurrent kidney disease and heart problems.

Clinician’s Corner

Dr. G. AJITKUMAR DVM, MVSc, PhD, Post-Doc (Canada)

President Dr. Kurian K. Jacob 94471 05222 kurian.dr@gmail.comGeneral Secretary Dr. P. S. Shameem Abubaker 94473 95303 psshameem@gmail.comTreasurer Dr. P. K. Padmaraj 94972 93217 drpadmarajvet@gmail.comVice President (NZ) Dr. Tito Joseph 94460 48212 drtitojoseph34@gmail.com Vice President (SZ) Dr. Sangeeth Narayan 98472 32726 sangeethnarayandr@gmail.comVice President (Lady) Dr. Bindya Liz Abraham 94467 14947 binliza@gmail.com Joint Secretary (NZ) Dr. P. Karthikeyan 97450 68809 drpkartik@gmail.comJoint Secretary (SZ) Dr. M.S. Subin 94469 81858 subinvet@gmail.comJoint Secretary (Lady) Dr. Priya K. Nair 99477 55583 priyavet@gmail.com Building Committee Member Dr. L. J. Krishna Kishore 94471 28085 ljkk66@gmail.com

IVA STATE

OFFICE BEARERS 2017

Dr. P. S. Shameem AbubakerDr. Kurian K. Jacob Dr. P. K. Padmaraj Dr. Tito Joseph Dr. Sangeeth Narayan

Dr. P. KarthikeyanDr. Bindya Liz Abraham Dr. M.S. Subin Dr. Priya K. Nair Dr. L. J. Krishna Kishore

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The installation of 2017 IVA Kerala unit was held at veterinarians building, Trivandrum on 18.01.2017.

Dr. Chandramohan Nair, former president, IVA adminis-tered the oath of office to the newly elected IVA president Dr. Kurian K. Jacob. The first state committee meeting fol-lowed the function with the veterinarians’ oath and welcome address by Dr. Jayaraj, President, and IVA Trivandrum. Dr. Kurian K. Jacob presided the meeting and addressed mem-bers. Active discussions were held and the following deci-sions were taken in the meeting.Decided to : 1. Nominate the following 10 state committee members

to state executive: Dr. Bobby Rajan (Thiruvananthapu-ram), Dr. V. D. Anilkumar (Kollam), Dr. Javed (Pathan-amthitta), Dr. Rama Kammath (Alappuzha), Dr. K. Byju (Idukki), Dr. ShibuThankachan (Ernakulam), Dr. Shibu Kumar (Thrissur), Dr. S. Sankaralingam (Mannuthy), Dr. Gireesh Babu (Kannur) and Dr. Abdul Kareem (Wayanad).

2. Complete subscription collection by 31.05.2017 to facili-tate filing of IT returns.

3. Assign charge of districts to following office bearers: Dr. Kurian K. Jacob, President (Thiruvananthapuram,

Kottayam) Dr. P. S. Shameem Abubaker, General Secretary

(Ernakulam, Idukki) Dr. P. K. Padmaraj, Treasurer (Kannur) Dr. Tito Joseph, Vice President-NZ (Kasaragode) Dr. Sangeeth Narayan, Vice President-SZ (Kollam,

Alappuzha) Dr. Bindya Liz Abraham, Vice President-Lady (Man-

nuthy, Pookode) Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Joint Secretary-NZ (Thrissur, Palak-

kad, Malappuram)

Dr. M. S. Subin, Joint Secretary-SZ (Pathanamthitta) Dr. Priya K. Nair, Joint Secretary-Lady (Kozhokode,

Wayanad) 4. Select Kasaragode unit to host World Spay Day 2017 on

February 28 and Thrissur unit to host Lady Veterinar-ians Day 2017 on March 8.

5. Constitute Technical Committee with Dr. P. S. Sha-meem Abubaker as Convenor and following members: Dr. Deepu Philip Mathew, Dr. P. S. Sudheer, Dr. Venu-gopal, Dr. George Varghese, Dr. Justin Davis, Dr. Jay-akrishnan and Dr. K. M. Jacob. More members can be coopted if required.

6. Constitute News Letter Committee 2017 with Dr. M. S. Subin as Editor. Members of Kottayam district can be coopted to editorial board.

7. Despatch News Letter to Senior Veterinarians (IVA members) by post to their residential address.

8. Renominate the same JIVA Editorial Board with Dr. K. C. Raghavan as Chief Editor, Dr. S. Sankaralingam as Editor and Dr. Magnus Paul as Web Editor. Editorial board can be constituted after consultation with previ-ous editorial team.

9. Renominate the same Website host and administrator for the year 2017.

10. Transfer IVA state account to SBT, Puthenchanthai, Thiruvananthapuram for better service and operational

convenience.11. Request Editor JIVA and Organising Secretary KVSC to present audited accounts of JIVA and Kerala Veterinary Science Congress in next state executive.12. Sanction balance amount of Rs 46,700/- (Rupees Forty Six Thousand and Seven Hundred Only) due to M/S Devi Offset Printers, Thiruvananthapuram being the additional expenditure in printing IVA Diary & IVA Cal-endar 2017 and to entrust Dr. Jay-akrishnan, Secretary, IVA Thiru-vananthapuram unit to follow up receipt of funds from advertise-ments.

Installation of IVA Kerala 2017

Printed & Published by Dr. P. S. Shameem Abubaker, General Secretary, Indian Veterinary Association, Kerala, Dharmalayam Road, Thiruvananthapuram 695001. Website: www.ivakerala.com E-mail: ivanewsletter@yahoo.com I Printed at Right Perspective, Kottayam. For circulation among members only

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE INDIAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATION, KERALA

VETERINARIANS’ WELFARE SOCIETY, KERALAThe merit awards

for the chidren of the members were distributed during the veterinarians’ annual convention Sadgamaya on 2nd January 2017 at Kannur. Smt. P.K. Sreemathi teacher, Hon. Member of Parliament has given the awards to the winners.

Dr. G. Nirmalan Trust research award was also given during the award ceremony to Dr. G. Radhika, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy. and Dr. John Abraham, Assistant Professor, Department of Livestock Production and Management, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode.

This year there was tough competition for the merit awards as application from members were received from all over the state. The Governing Body of the Veterinarians Welfare Society conducted at VETS HOME Kottayam on 18th December 2016 finalised the awards.

The Governing Body of the Veterinarians Welfare Society conducted at VETS HOME Kottayam on 18.12.2016 has decided to conduct a special membership campaign to enroll new members to the society from January 1st to March 31st.Visit www.vetswelfarekerala.org or Contact the Governing Body Member of your district for more information.

MERIT AWARDS 2016” WINNERS

G. Ramkumar S/o Dr. A. Gopakumar &

Dr. Sindhu Balan (Ernaku-lam) Class X - State

Anagha J. Kunnath D/o Dr. Asha Balan

(Kannur) Class VII - State

Sonia Biju D/o Dr. Molly Varghese

(Kollam) Class X - CBSE

Sherin Liz Santhosh D/o Dr. Santhosh Joseph

(Kottayam) Class VII - CBSE

Misba S. Khadar D/o Dr. Zaira Ranikunju

(Kollam) Class X - ICSE

Vivek Oommen S/o Dr. Reny K. Oommen

& Dr. Mini Jose (PTA) Class VII - ISC

Dr. MAGNUS PAUL K.Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Reproduction, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University have achieved outstanding reviewer status during November 2016 for the journal Theriogenology

published by Elsevier. Elsevier awarded this status as Dr. Magnus Paul K. is within the top 10th percentile of reviewers for the Journal, in terms of the number of manuscript reviews completed in the last two years. For Theriogenology, this meant a minimum of two reviews in two years. His profile may be reached on Elsevier reviewer page beta http://www.reviewerpage.com/Magnus-Kakkassery. Indian Veterinary Association Kerala wishes all the best to Dr. Magnus Paul K. in his future endeavors.