Having an excellent academic record comprising of graduation, post graduation and a doctorate in veterinary sciences from the university sciences from the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore with distinction and Gold Medal. Continuing his interests in academia, he has worked as a teacher, researcher and as an extension educator and assumed office of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor & Head, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, UAS, Bangalore for more than three decades. His interest in his chosen path made him delve into the latent secrets of life, which has brought him many accolades.
    Some of his salient contributions have been the identification of the virus causing the "Hydro pericardium syndrome" in poultry, which created havoc among the poultry farmers and with his instructions for the control and prevention of the disease, the affected poultry framers could come out of the stranglehold of the disease and saving themselves from penury. The first time study of the pathological significance of "equine infectious anemia" and the identification of the re-emergence of Infectious Bovine Rhinotrachietis from an imported herd have made race horse owner and dairy farmers more aware of the diseases and their control.
    As an academician and researcher he has put five doctoral and 35 Master's scholars through their paces as major guide and has further guided 150 students through their post graduate studies. He has published in all 225 scientific and popular articles papers, in international and popular English and 10 language journals throwing light on varied scientific research for the betterment of livestock and poultry farmers in the country.
    With his rich experience, he was selected Director of the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals in Bangalore - the premier institution for the production of nationality renowned animal vaccines and other biologicals used in the detection of animal diseases. It was during his tenure, that a Southern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory was established to cater to the southern states. He streamlined the functioning of the institute raising it to inter national standards an d was instrumental in the development of an effective polyvalent vaccine for blue tongue in sheep and a tissue culture for rabies in animals, saving many a human and animal life and enormous foreign exchange. And in collaboration with the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Karnataka, a human vaccine for the Kyasnur Forest Disease was produced for the first time in the country. The institute received an ICAR research project for the diagnosis of leptospirosis, which is taking a big toll inland and coastal areas. The project has developed molecular methods and has been effectively saving man and animals from leptospirosis with early diagnosis.
    It was also during this time that the institute was recognized as the Southern Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory for the South of India, with a build up of infrastructure, equipment and manpower. An exclusive wildlife disease diagnostic laboratory was also established at the Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) with modern equipment for the first time in the country.
    His research interests have taken him to countries of the Far East, Middle East, Europe and Australia. His scientific acumen has brought him national laurels and accolades and has also earned him the position on many university panels of examiners and selectors throughout the country. He is a much sought after speaker especially in connection with topics related to the poultry industry. His rich experience is much sought after and is a member of Advisory Committees of many of the top animal sciences institutions and zoos in the country. Recognizing his services, both to the state and the country, he has been awarded with more than sixteen state level as well as national level awards. He was also awarded Lifetime Achievement Award 2002 by Karnataka Veterinary Association. He is the recipient of the National Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association Award (CLFMA) 2004 for his outstanding achievement and contributions to the Livestock Industry. He has also been awarded the First Karuna Award - 2004 from the Karuna Trust for National Progress for his achievements in livestock industry.
    The love for animals made him take up the study of animal sciences and has excelled him a niche in the hearts of livestock and poultry farmers and the veterinary profession in the country. He is now, the man at the helm of affairs, of the teaching, research and the administration of the temples of learning connected with all forms of animal life in the State of Karnataka, for he is now the first ever Vice chancellor of the new Karnataka Veterinary, Animal, and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar.