The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

·        Introduction

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, city (initials:UVAS), could be a public university set in city, Punjab, Pakistan. it's commissioned by the Asian country Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC). It has additional teaching campuses in rural areas of the geographical area, Pattoki and Jhang.

Established in 1882, it is one of the oldest institution of veterinary sciences and microbiology in Asia and one of the earliest institution founded by the Great Britain in indian subcontinent. Since its inception, it maintained its reoccupation as one of the famous and renown institution Veterinary and animal sciences and conducts wide range of research in microbiology and development of human resources.It was also affiliated with University Of Agriculture, Faisalabad for some years and then become a distinct entity. The university offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs in diverse fields of animals health, food irradiation, security and safety. The university maintains its highest ranks and regarded as one of the top university in "agriculture" category by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) (HEC), as of 2010. 'New Campus/ Ravi Campus Pattoki' In June 2002, on the up gradation of the college of veterinary sciences to the standing of the University, Punjab Government allotted about 1000 Acres at Pattoki for the establishment of the sub campus for the education and research work activities.

·       Faculties/institutes/centers/constituent college

Faculty of Veterinary Science,

Faculty of Bio sciences Science,

Faculty of Animal Production & Technology,

Department of Dairy Technology, (Philosopher Aziz a famous student of UVAS and Dairy Technology.)

Dairy Training & Research Center Ravi Campus Pattoki.

Department of Meat Technology

Faculty of Fisheries & Wildlife,

Faculty of Life Sciences Business Management,

Institute of Continuing Education & Extension,

Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences,

Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology,

Internationally Accredited University Diagnostic Lab (over ISO 17025)

Internationally Accredited Quality Operations Lab (over ISO 17025)

Bioequivalence Study (BeSt) Center

Pet Center

Information Technology center

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang

Business Incubation Center

The University offers following undergraduate degree programs.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (5 Year)

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) (5 Year)

Doctor of Nutrition & Dietetics (DND) (5 Year)

BS (Hons.) Dairy Technology at Ravi Campus Pattoki

BS (Hons.) Poultry Science at Ravi Campus Pattoki

BS (Hons.) Zoology at Ravi Campus Pattoki

BS (Hons.) Biotechnology

BS (Hons.) Biochemistry

BS (Hons.) Applied Microbiology

BS (Hons.) Environmental Sciences

BS (Hons.) Biological Sciences

BS (Hons.) Food Science and Technology

·       BBA (Hons)

The University offers following Master level degree programs.

MBA (Executive)(Evening) (2 Year)

MBA Life Sciences (3.5 Year)

MBA Banking & Finance (3.5 Year)

M.Sc Zoology (2 Year)

M.Sc Biochemistry (2 Year)

M.Sc Biological Sciences (2 Year)

The following Postgraduate degree programs (M.Phil & Ph.D) are offered in different disciplines. The number of students has increased from 650 in 2003 to 4000 in 2011.

·       M.Phil

Microbiology

PathologyPh.D

Microbiology

Pathology

Parasitology

Threiongenology

Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Medicine)

Epidemiology and Public Health

Food and Nutrition (Animal Nutrition)

Food and Nutrition (Human Nutrition)

Poultry Production

Livestock Production (Animal Breeding and Genetics)

Livestock Production (Livestock Management)

Dairy Technology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Anatomy and Histology

Wildlife and Ecology

Fisheries and Aquaculture

Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

Biochemistry

Bioinformatics

·       The Institute of Continuing Education and Extension that was established in July

·       Institute of Continuing Education and Extension

2002 with the main objective to uplift the rural farming community and contribute to national economic development. To achieve the goal, the institute has been offering diploma/certificate courses and vocational educational programs in livestock, poultry, dairy, fisheries, wildlife, etc. The subject specialists of this institute are providing extension services to farmers at their doorsteps. This institute has trained thousands of farmers, para-vets and veterinarians in numerous disciplines of farm animal production and management.

·       The Institute is offering following Diploma courses

Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD)

Poultry Assistant Diploma (PAD)

Dairy Herd Supervisor Diploma (DHSD)

Training of Community Livestock Extension Workers

Sub-campus UVAS, Lahore

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang

·       University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Ravi Campus)

The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CVAS) Jhang could be a sub-campus of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore. This college (sub-campus) was established in 2006 at historical city of Punjab "Jhang". A 75-acre area was transferred to CVAS located at 8 km on Jhang- Chaniot road near to Chenab College, Jhang. Since the discharge of Budget from the Provincial Government, the construction is going on at the site including the academic complex, boys and girls hostels and residences for employees. The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang is accredited by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC).

The founder Principal of the school was academician. Dr. Ashiq Hussain Cheema, a Veterinary Pathologist, while the current principal is Prof. Dr. Abdul Shakoor.[9] A piece of 100-acre land was transferred to CVAS on 13-02-2007 for its permanent campus located at 12 km on Jhang-Cheniot road close to Chenab College.

Currently, three collegian programs as well as one certificate course ar being instructed additionally to M.Phil. programs. Undergraduate programs are;

DVM

BS (Hons.) Applied Microbiology

LAD

Postgraduate program (M.Phil.) in;

Microbiology

Pathology

CMS

·       Parasitology

Epidemiology and public health

·       See also

Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council

Fisheries Research and Training Institute, Lahore

Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur