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Introduction to Basics in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

By Dr. Naresh Kumar Singh, Dr. Dayamon D Mathew, Dr. Rahul Kumar Udehiya   |   Banaras Hindu University
Learners enrolled: 133
ABOUT THE COURSE:
Veterinary diagnostic imaging plays a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and conditions in animals. Diagnostic imaging allows veterinarians to non-invasively visualize internal structures, making it an essential tool for veterinary medicine.
Veterinary diagnostic imaging refers to the use of various imaging modalities to produce visual representations of an animal's internal structures. These modalities include:
1. Radiography (X-ray): Uses ionizing radiation to produce images of bones, lungs, and other internal structures.
2. Ultrasonography (Ultrasound): Employs high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal organs and tissues.
3. Computed Tomography (CT): Uses X-rays and computer technology to produce detailed cross-sectional images of internal structures.
4. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Utilizes magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of internal structures, particularly soft tissues.
5. Nuclear Medicine: Involves the use of small amounts of radioactive materials to visualize internal structures and functions.
In this introduction to basics in veterinary diagnostic imaging, we will explore the fundamental principles of various imaging modalities, their applications, and the importance of diagnostic imaging in veterinary medicine.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: The course is intended to enlighten the veterinarians and veterinary students on the aspect of basics of veterinary diagnostic imaging.

PREREQUISITES: Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry and students of BVSc and AH

INDUSTRY SUPPORT: Universities, private veterinary clinics and hospitals
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Core
Language for course content : English
Duration : 4 weeks
Category :
  • Health research
  • Medical
Credit Points : 1
Level : Undergraduate/Postgraduate
Start Date : 18 Aug 2025
End Date : 12 Sep 2025
Enrollment Ends : 18 Aug 2025
Exam Registration Ends : 29 Aug 2025
Exam Date : 25 Oct 2025 IST
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 7.0

Note: This exam date is subject to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Week 1:  Introduction to Veterinary Radiology

Week 2: Introduction to Veterinary Radiology (cont...)

Week 3: Introduction to Veterinary ultrasonography

Week 4: Introduction to other advanced imaging techniques

Books and references

  1. Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology, 7th Edition (2018). Ed. Donald E. Thrall, Elsevier Inc. 
  2. Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound (2020) (John S. Mattoon; Rance K. Sellon; Clifford Rudd Berry) 
  3. Veterinary Computed Tomography by Tobias Schwarz (Editor); Jimmy Saunders (Editor) 2013 
  4. Diagnostic MRI in Dogs and Cats by Wilfred Mai (Editor) 2018 
  5. Veterinary radiology; basic principles and radiographic positioning. Editor A.P.Singh and Jit Singh

Instructor bio

Dr. Naresh Kumar Singh

Banaras Hindu University
Dr. Naresh Kumar Singh received his degree in Bachelor of veterinary sciences in the year 1998 from Veterinary College, Bangalore, India. He accomplished his postgraduation on pain management in Goats (Year 2000) and Doctoral degree on bone and cartilage repair (year 2005) from Indian veterinary research institute (I.V.R.I), Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. He has attained Post Doctoral Fellowship from National Livestock Research Institute, Suwon, South Korea. Dr. Singh studied and published on stem cells transdifferentiation and proteomics during post doctoral fellowship. Dr. Singh received Best researcher award (2006) from National Livestock research institute, South Korea and Excellent research award international forum of Asian- Australasian Animal Science Congress, Busan, South Korea in the year 2006. Further his work on stem cell received appreciation award and Certificate of recognition from Animal Scientific society, United States of America (2013). Dr. Singh has spent more than 23 years in teaching, Research and Extension as faculty within India and abroad. He has also remained Visiting Professor abroad. His graduate students have been settled as Professors in Poland institute of technology and Scientist in UAE. Dr. Singh has been conferred 12 AJAS outstanding research award in Thailand in the year 2014. Dr. Singh has published more than 100 research papers in the international and national journals. He has written 09 books on animal sciences and 23 book chapters with National and International Publishers. Dr. Singh has also published 05 practical manuals, 08 popular articles. Dr. Singh, has so far delivered 14 lead/Guest lectures at different International and National forums, presented several scientific papers and have received Best paper award at different conferences. Dr. Singh, remained as Judging Member for the prestigious award in the name of A.K.Bhargawa Memorial Award of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery. Dr. Singh has been associated with many reputed journal as its editorial member and peer reviewer member, member of advisory boards and reviewer for many international Journals. Dr. Singh, is also an Editor-Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Coordinator of Post-Graduate Diploma in Wild life Health Management. Dr. Singh has hosted international symposia at South Korea in the year 2011. Dr. Singh has also hosted AASHA-2022 multidisciplinary conference as Convener at Banaras Hindu University. Dr. Singh has also hosted international conference on Human Veterinary Oncology (HVO-2024) at Banaras Hindu University as convener and chief organizing secretaryDr. Singh has Chaired several scientific sessions as Chairman, Co-chairman and Rapporteur in the past. Dr. Singh, has also been elected as Co-Convener, Indian Journal of Veterinary Surgery- U.P local chapter. He has also served as Resource person at University College Dublin, Ireland and Kangwon National University, South Korea in the past. Presently, Dr. Singh has been heading the faculty of veterinary and animal sciences as Dean and he has also been working as Professor & Head of Dept. of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, FVAS-RGSC, Banaras Hindu University at present. Dr. Singh, profoundly working to enhance disable abandoned cows around the region to provide them prosthetic limbs in conjunction with IMS, BHU. His other areas of research are the development of Electrospun bandgages, fortified bioglass, bio-degradable implants and canine cancer and Biobanking. Dr. Singh serving as Advisor and member of Bio Banking federation of India (BBIF) to deal with cancer in the field of cancer. Dr. Singh is the Fellow of BBIFCC.


Dr. Dayamon D Mathew

Dr. Dayamon D Mathew is currently working as an Assistant Professor, in the Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Banaras Hindu University. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Wayanad, Kerala Agricultural University. He completed his master’s degree in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology from Veterinary College, Bangalore, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University and the research was in canine orthopedics. Later he joined Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh for his PhD in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. After completion of his doctoral degree he joined Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala as Chitra High Value Fellow for his post doctoral training. He has also obtained a fellowship of Veterinary Endoscopy. Dr. Mathew then joined the Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Kerala, as Veterinary Surgeon and also worked in the Kerala Forests and Wildlife Department, Govt. of Kerala as Assistant Forest Veterinary Officer. Later in 2019, he joined Banaras Hindu University. In Banaras Hindu University, he is a course teacher for different courses of Postgraduate diploma in Wildlife Health Management apart from teaching Veterinary Surgery and Radiology. He has published more than 60 full length articles, 20+ chapters in books and edited 8 books and has received my awards.


Dr. Rahul Kumar Udehiya

Dr. Rahul Kumar Udehiya have over 11 years of experience as an Assistant Professor in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, working in esteemed institutions across India, including Mahatma Gandhi Veterinary College (Rajasthan), Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (Punjab), and Banaras Hindu University (Uttar Pradesh). My expertise spans veterinary soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, anesthesiology (with a focus on equine and large animal anesthesia), and orthopedics. I played a pivotal role in standardizing large animal gastrointestinal ultrasonography and was part of one of India’s first veterinary teams to use stem cells for treating fractures. With a keen interest in orthopedics, I have performed numerous fracture fixations and arthroscopies. Currently, I am leading a ₹10 lakh project on corneal grafting techniques in dogs, while also mentoring nearly 10 postgraduate and doctoral students. I have contributed significantly to teaching, developed innovative surgical techniques, created first-aid kits under the Farmer First Programme, and produced educational videos to advance veterinary surgery and radiology in India.

Course certificate

The course is free to enroll and learn from. But if you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam conducted by us in person at any of the designated exam centres.
The exam is optional for a fee of Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only).
Date and Time of Exams: 25 October 2025 Morning session 9am to 12 noon; Afternoon Session 2pm to 5pm.
Registration url: Announcements will be made when the registration form is open for registrations.
The online registration form has to be filled and the certification exam fee needs to be paid. More details will be made available when the exam registration form is published. If there are any changes, it will be mentioned then.
Please check the form for more details on the cities where the exams will be held, the conditions you agree to when you fill the form etc.

CRITERIA TO GET A CERTIFICATE

Average assignment score = 25% of average of best 3 assignments out of the total 4 assignments given in the course.
Exam score = 75% of the proctored certification exam score out of 100

Final score = Average assignment score + Exam score

Please note that assignments encompass all types (including quizzes, programming tasks, and essay submissions) available in the specific week.

YOU WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE ONLY IF AVERAGE ASSIGNMENT SCORE >=10/25 AND EXAM SCORE >= 30/75. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >= 40/100.

Certificate will have your name, photograph and the score in the final exam with the breakup. It will have the logos of INI and BHU.

Only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy learning.

- INI team


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