Veterinary Osteology: A Comparative Study is a comprehensive and meticulously illustrated reference that explores the skeletal anatomy of ox and other domestic animals through a comparative lens. Designed for veterinary students, educators, and practitioners, the book provides a detailed understanding of the bones and skeletal structures that form the anatomical foundation of animal bodies.

Organized by anatomical regions, the book covers the axial skeleton (skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum) and appendicular skeleton (limbs and girdles) across a wide range of species, including:

• Bovine (cattle)
• Equine (horse)
• Canine (dog)
• Porcine (pig)
• Avian species (such as chickens)

Each chapter presents a side-by-side analysis of homologous bones, highlighting species-specific differences in shape, orientation, function, and clinical significance. Special attention is given to diagrammatic representation of each and every bone by well labelled photographs of each species.

Dr. Varsha Gupta is Associate Professor in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura and has engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching since from the last 16 years. She has Published 80 research papers in various national and international journals, 85 abstracts, 02 popular articles, 02 review articles, 11 manuals, and 12 book chapters. She has published one book on “Bovine Myology: A color atlas” for the veterinary students and veterinarian. Three Mobile Apps on Veterinary Histology, Veterinary Osteology and Veterinary Myology has been developed by her. She is Reviewer of various national & international journals. She is Associate Editor of Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy and Editorial board member of Acta  Veterinaria Veterinary Sciences. She has received IAVA Best PhD Thesis Award, many Best Paper, and Poster Presentation awards in various national and international conferences, Best M. V. Sc. Thesis guided award. She had guided two M. V. Sc.  Students  and member of 07 M. V. Sc.  and M Sc, Biotechnology students and received best M.V.Sc. thesis guded award. She has participated in 12 National and International trainings, 4 International and 24 National conferences. She is a member of different veterinary societies like the Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists, the Indian Poultry Science Association, Indian Society for Sheep and Goat Production and Utilization, Electron Microscope Society of India etc. The author has also organized two National Conference of IAVA, 21 days of Winter school by ICAR, webinars, and quizzes in various capacities. Her research works have been recognized at National and international levels. She is still working tirelessly for the promotion of teaching and research in Veterinary Anatomy.
Dr. MM Farooqui is Professor and Head in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura and has engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching from the last 35 years. He published more than 150 research papers in various national and international journals, 160 abstracts, 15 popular article, 16 manuals and 16 book chapters. He received Fellow of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists, Award for Best paper published in Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, many best papers and poster presentation awards in various conferences, Award for best PhD thesis guided (02) and Best Teacher Award by DUVASU, Mathura. He is Life member of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (IAVA). He attended more than 20 national and international symposium/conferences. He guided 03 M.V.Sc, 03 Ph.D students and act as member of advisory committee of more than 15 students. He chaired various administrative posts like Store Purchase Officer, Dean Student Welfare and Establishment officer in DUVASU, Mathura.
Dr. Archana Pathak is Professor, Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura and has engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching from the last 25 years. She has guided three M.V.Sc. and two Ph.D theses as Major Advisor and a number of post-graduate students as a co-guide. She has published 130 research articles in the journals of national and international repute, 08 book chapters, 20 teaching/training manuals and 8 semi-technical articles. She is a distinguished Fellow of National Academy of Veterinary Science, India (NAVS-I), Fellow of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (IAVA) and has been honored with several national awards such as Young Scientist Award and Gold Medal of Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists; Award of Indian Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Research (IAAVR)  for the recognition in research contributions in Veterinary Anatomy; Member of NAVS-India; Dr. P.S. Lalitha Silver Jubilee Award & Medal for the Best Paper published in Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy and several other Best Paper awards. She is life member of several scientific societies.  Her research works have been recognized at National and international levels. She is still working tirelessly for the promotion of teaching and research in Veterinary Anatomy.
Dr. Shriprakash Singh is Associate Professor in Department of Veterinary Anatomy, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura and has engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching from the last 15 years. He had published 75 research papers, one book, 11manuals, 2 review articles, 27 semitechnical articles, 10 folders and 7 chapters’ indifferent books. He developed a mobile app on the Veterinary Histology. He guided 2 PG students as Chairman; and member of advisory committee in 6 PG and PhD students. He organized National seminar in 2011, winter school sponsored by ICAR in 2018 as member of core committee and 2023 as coordinator. He acts as organizing secretary in User Awareness sessions on National Digital Library of India. He received NAVS (I) membership award in 2021. He also received many Best Paper and Poster Awards in various conferences. He received National level awards for the Hindi scientific article and Dr.B.V.Rao Poultry Entrepreneurs Global Icon Award by PashudhanPraharee. Dr. Singh has very successfully carried out the administrative responsibilities in the university as Hostel warden, Establishment officer, Public information officer, Recruitment officer & Incharge officer University Library.
Dr. Abhinov Verma Senior Scientist Cum Incharge, Anatomy Section, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh and has engaged in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching from the last 10 years. He Published 62 research papers in various national and international journals, 82 abstracts, 07 popular article, 08 manuals and 07 book chapters. He received IAVA Young Scientist Award, Best Paper and Poster Presentation awards in various conferences; Best PhD Thesis Award by DUVASU, Mathura, Teaching Excellence Award by AEDS, Best Veterinarian Award by The Science World Magazine and Dr. B.V.Rao Poultry Entrepreneurs Global Icon Award by Pashudhan Praharee. He is Reviewer of various national & international journals. He is Editorial Board Member of Indian Journal of Veterinary Anatomy, HSOA Journal of Animal research and Veterinary Science, The Science World and Journal of Veterinary Reviews. He is Registered Veterinary Practitioner of UPVC affiliated with VCI. He is Life member of various scientific societies like Indian Association of Veterinary Anatomists (IAVA), Electron Microscope Society of India, ISSGAPU and Society for Immunology and Immunopathology. He attended more than 30 national and international symposium/conferences/webinars and 16 national/international trainings. He handled various intramural as well as extramural projects.  

1.    General Considerations Regarding the Bones 
2.    Axial Skeleton: Skull 
        A.    Comparative Study of Cranial Bones of Skull 
                a. Comparative study of Cranial Bones   
                b. Comparative study of facial bones    
        B.    Comparative Study of Bones of Vertebral Column   
                a. Comparative Study of Cervical Vertebrae of Ox   
                b. Comparative Study of Thoracic Vertebrae    
                c. Comparative Study of Lumbar Vertebrae    
                d. Comparative Study of Sacral Vertebrae    
                e. Comparative Study of Coccygeal Vertebrae    
        C.    Comparative Study of Ribs     
        D.    Comparative Study of Sternum    
3.    Appendicular Skeleton    
        A.    Comparative Study of the Skeleton of Pectoral Limb    
              a.    Comparative Study of Scapula    
              b.    Comparative Study of Humerus    
              c.    Comparative Study of Radius and Ulna    
              d.    Comparative Study of Carpals    
              e.    Comparative Study of Metacarpal    
              f.    Comparative Study of Digits, Phalanges and Sesamoids    
        B.    Comparative Study of the Skeleton of Pelvic Limb    
              a.    Comparative Study of Ox-Coxae    
              b.    Comparative Study of Femur and Patela    
              c.    Comparative Study of Tibia and Fibula    
              d.    Comparative Study of Tarsals    
              e.    Comparative Study of Metatarsal    
              f.    Comparative Study of Digits, Phalanges and Sesamoids    
   4.    The Skeleton of Fowl    
           Index