Fields(s) of specialization |
- Immunological and molecular diagnosis of protozoan diseases, Biological control of gastrointestinal nematodes
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Completed Projects |
Project Title |
Role in the Project |
Fund Outlay |
Funding Agency |
Studies on ovine theileriosis by using polymerase chain reaction |
PI |
75,000=00 |
CAFT, ICAR, New Delhi |
Studies on the prevalence of helminthic infestation in small ruminants and the anthelmintic efficacy in Tumkur district |
Co-PI |
20,000=00 |
KVAFSU, Bidar |
Detection of theileria organisms in ticks infesting sheep by PCR |
PI |
80,000=00 |
CAFT, ICAR, New Delhi |
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Recent Research Publications |
- G.S.Mamatha, R, Shruthi, B.M.Chandranaik, Placid E. D’Souza, P.M.Thimmareddy, B.P. Shivashankar and G.C.Puttalakshmamma. 2016. Molecular epidemiology and Phylogenetic characterization of Theileria luwenshuni in India: A first report. Small Ruminant Research, 154: 52-57
- Roopesh, M.P., Placid Eugene D’Souza and G.S.Mamatha. 2018. Molecular detection of canine babesia in ticks of Bengaluru, South India. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies, 6(5): 962-965
- Dhareppa Ganager, G.S.Mamatha, A. Muralidhara, Jaya N. Lakkundi and B.P.Shivashankar. 2019. Efficacy of oxyclozanide and levamisole treatment on the gastrointestinal parasites in captive Lions (Panthera leo). Journal of Threatened Taxa, 11(15): 15043-15046
- B.M.Manohar, Placid E. D’Souza, G.S.Mamatha and H. Dhanalakshmi. 2019. Molecular studies on hepatointestinal schistosomes in cattle. Haryana Vet. 58(2): 190-192.
- Shakuntala Kage, G.S.Mamatha, Jaya Nagappa Lakkundi, B.P.Shivashankar and Placid Eugene D’Souza. 2019. Detection of incidence of Babesia spp. in sheep and goats by parasitological diagnostic techniques. Journal of Parasitic Diseases. 43: 452-457
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Honors and Awards |
- Best Research article award in the Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.
- VS Alwar Memorial Award for best research article in Journal of Veterinary Parasitology.
- Best poster award at National Meeting on new/safer molecules and biocontrol technologies for integrated pest management in crops.
- First Best oral presentation award at 25th National symposium held in Chennai.
- Third Best oral presentation award at 25th National symposium held in Chennai.
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Other Achievements |
Working as Assistant Professor since 2012. Offered General Parasitology and Veterinary Helminthology, Veterinary Entomology and Acarology and Veterinary Protozoology courses to undergraduate students. Offered prescribed postgraduate courses to masters and Ph.D students. Guided postgraduate students in Veterinary Parasitology (2 MVSc) and served as a member of Advisory Committee for 2 Ph. D and 7 seven MVSc students.
Identified and reported Theileria luwenshuni for the first time in India by PCR in both sheep and goats causing theleriosis.
Involved in conducting 21 days National Training Programme to teachers/ scientists under Centre of Advanced Faculty Training sponsored by ICAR, New Delhi. |
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