Livestock production constitutes essentially an integral part of hill agriculture, particularly in the Himalayas where animals are rared according to centuries old traditional practices. Inspite of a large ruminant population milk production is low because of poor individual cow productivity, which in turn is attributed mainly to mineral deficiency. Among the different environmental factors, soil plays a vital role in ruminant animal health and production because ruminants obtain their nutrient needs from feed and fodder, which in turn obtain nutrients from the soil.It is important to determine the mineral concentrations of soils and forages to estimate the mineral needs of ruminants. The mineral profile of soil, plant, and animals has been reported in plain regions. However, it has not been studied in detail in subtropical hill ecosystem. This book provides a detailed insight of the Soil-fodder-serum micromineral estimations, their Interrelationships, Steroid hormone (serum progesterone and oestrogen) and thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) profiles along with Therapeutic efficacy estimations of the formulated mineral supplements.

Anatomy & Physiology are key foundational areas of study for veterinary science students & professionals. Saliva production, the main function of salivary glands is crucial in the process of digestion, lubrication & protection in the body. The saliva is secreted from major & minor sets of salivary glands in domestic ruminants. Understanding these guiding principles will provide reader with a better understanding of minor salivary glands of sheep. This book is organised in a logical reader friendly format. The chapters cover the fundamentals of gross anatomy, cellular structure, function, research on minor salivary glands & methodology adopted. Each chapter is highly illustrated with high quality images. The broad coverage & abundant illustrations will provide the readers with a much needed basic understanding of minor salivary glands

The job of police personnel is often a stressful occupation. They typically suffer from a variety of physiological, psychological and behavioral problems. It has been emphasized by number of psychologists that particular attention should be given to occupational stress in policing. The potential negative consequences affect the society directly and indirectly. The police personnel operating under severe and chronic stress may well be at greater risk of error, accidents and over-reaction that can compromise their performance, jeopardize public safety and pose significant liability costs to the organization. However, they are not taught with effective stress management strategies to help them to alleviate these problems. This book is aimed to provide a practical and positive approach for helping police personnel to overcome their stress, burnout and anger and to enhance their coping mechanism through Indian psychological techniques.

Since independence, India has been undertaking developmental projects to improve the quality of life of its people through planned development. Especially in the Himalayan region a number of hydro power projects have been established.Some of the important hydro power projects in region are Nathpa-Jhakri Hydel Project (1500 MW), Kol Dam (800 MW), Bhakra Dam (600 MW)Luhri Hydroelectric Project(465 MW) Parbati project (1,900 MW) and Tehri Dam Project(600 MW. For the construction of these power projects large-scale land is acquired from local people.This results in displacement of people to some other areas. Although, economic compensation is provided to these families but, however very little efforts is made to understand the socio-psychological aspects of the displacement.Thus in the present book authors have made attempts to analyze the psycho-social impact of displacement due to the construction one of the largest(1500 MW) underground hydel power project(NJPC) in one of states of Himalayan region (INDIA), i.e. Himachal Pradesh.The main focus of study was to understand the status of mental health of these displaced peopl

The historical context of the ecological crisis, population, poverty and environment, different schools of ecology, especially biocentric environmentalism, anthropocentrism, politics of the environmental movement, human's alienation from nature, 'cunming of capital', 'environmental colonialism', 'Ecological Economics', 'productionism' and 'economism' in Marxism, Marx's so called 'Prometheanism', the environmental failure in the Soviet Union, and so on.

Diabetes mellitus is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the modern world. Persistent hyperglycaemia is responsible for several complications of diabetes, such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic cardiomyopathy, diabetic autonomic neuropathy, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetic foot ulcer, gestational diabetes, and diabetic mastopathy. With the advancement of technology, several new drugs have been developed for treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications. Moreover, alternative and complementary medicines have also been employed to manage diabetes and its associated complications. Despite the availability of a plethora of therapeutic agents, the management of diabetes and diabetic complications is an uphill battle associated with several limitations. Various leading research groups across the world are investing billions of dollars to develop impeccable solutions for the treatment of diabetes and diabetic complications. This book focuses on the understanding of recent advancements in the pathogenesis of diabetes and diabetic complications, the molecular basis of the disease and recent advancements in diabetic treatment. The chapters are specifically dedicated to different complications associated with diabetes. Moreover, recent advances in treatments and medications in clinical trials for these complications are explained. Some chapters are dedicated to the use of herbal medicines, alternative and complementary therapy and personalized medicines. Furthermore, the role of epigenetics in diabetic complications is described, as well as the role of antidiabetic drugs and their interactions. Due to its widespread prevalence, diabetes is presently considered a pandemic. This book provides contemporary information to researchers and health care practitioners about diabetes and diabetic complications, which may pave the way for designing new strategies to manage diabetes and diabetic complications. Moreover, the insights on alternative and complementary medicines will help in providing a background for inclusion of these medicines as an important therapeutic option for treatment of diabetes.

Lt Gen Sagat Singh is unarguably the only military genius post independence India has produced. He commenced his military career through humble beginnings in the Bikaner State Forces with only a smattering knowledge of English. At the outbreak of World War 2 he was commissioned as an officer and served in the Middle East with his Battalion and on staff. By the time the War was over he was the only officer to have done two staff courses, including the prestigious course at Quetta. On being absorbed into the Indian Army after Independence, he was transferred to 3rd Gorkha Rifles, where he commanded two battalions. He was given command of the Para Brigade on promotion and led it in the Goa Operations with aplomb. He was primarily responsible for liberating this Portuguese Colony. Sagat's drive and energy stood out. On promotion as Major General, he commanded 17 Mountain Division in Sikkim, where in 1967, in a bloody skirmish which lasted several days, he gave the Chinese a bloody nose, proving that the Indian Army was no pushover. That year he was transferred to Shillong and tasked to curb the Mizo Insurgency. In two years he succeeded in doing so effectively. In 1970, he was promoted to Lt Gen and given command of 4 Corps. It seemed his whole life was geared to leading a Corps into battle. In 1971, in a major logistic achievement he moved and staged his Corps at Agartala. When operations commenced to liberate Bangladesh, his Corps relentlessly attacked and defeated Pakistan forces, crossed river lines and terrain considered impassable. His innovative use of helicopters has never been repeated. His is the only example in the Indian Army of a successful corps level campaign, which can stand out historically. His knowledge of the operational art was perhaps without parallel. He retired in Dec 1974 and settled down in Jaipur, where till his death in 2001, he tried to ameliorate the lives of ex-servicemen and his people. His achievements were recognised by the Government of Bangladesh, when the President, publicly and formally honoured his son and daughter-in-law in Mar 2013.