University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

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University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
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Former names
College of Veterinary Sciences
Type Public university
Established1882 (1882)
Chancellor Governor of the Punjab
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Rana
RegistrarSajjad Haider
Students~6,200+
Location
Lahore
,
Punjab
,
Pakistan
Campus University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Ravi Campus), Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Colours Crimson, White, RYB
   
Nickname UVAS
Affiliations Higher Education Commission (Pakistan)
Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council
Website uvas.edu.pk

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, or UVAS originally known as Lahore Veterinary College, is a public university located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. [1] [2]

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Accredited university

This university is accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) and Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC). [3] [4]

Additional campuses

It has three additional teaching campuses, in Pattoki, Jhang and Narowal. [5]

History

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 Great Britain in the Indian subcontinent. [6] Since its inception, it maintained its reoccupation as one of the famous and renowned institution of 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. [6] The university maintains its highest ranks and regarded as one of the top university in "agriculture/veterinary" category by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) (HEC), as of 2012. [3]

In June 2002, on the up gradation of the college of veterinary sciences to the status 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. This is named as University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Ravi Campus). Aim/Vision/Objectives To impart quality education with rich opportunities of Hands on Training & research. Development of about 1000 acres of land taken over from Government of Punjab. Preparation of land for cultivation of fodder for experimental animals Production of fodder for University farms (Dairy & Small Ruminants) Sowing of fodder cash crops etc. for income generation

Commercialization of research and expertise from the university also plays and generates significant economic growth and business opportunities in Pakistan, as many recommendation by university's think tanks are adopted by the government. The university's own program is focused towards building efforts on poverty reduction, prosperity, livestock production and building a generation of trained manpower in the country.

Academic Divisions

There are five faculties and four institutes working.

Undergraduate degree programs

(Undergraduate Degrees at City Campus)

Undergraduate Degrees at Ravi Campus

Master level degree programs

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.

Ph.D.

Institute of Continuing Education and Extension

The Institute of Continuing Education and Extension that was established in July 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 also providing extension services to farmers at their doorsteps. This institute has trained thousands of farmers, para-vets and veterinarians in different disciplines of livestock production and management.

Diploma courses

  1. Livestock Assistant Diploma
  2. Poultry Assistant Diploma
  3. Dairy Herd Supervisor Diploma
  4. Training of Community Livestock Extension Workers

Sub-campuses

  1. College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang
  2. University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (Ravi Campus)
  3. Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur
  4. Khan Bahadar Choudhry Mushtaq Ahmed College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Narowal
  5. Para-Veterinary Institute, Karor Lal-Eason Layyah

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Milk and dairy: 'Focus on farmer profitability'". The Express Tribune (newspaper). 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "Address and location of UVAS". Google maps website. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. 1 2 "University and college ranking list by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan". Government of Pakistan. Higher Education Commission of Pakistan website. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "List of Degree Awarding Institutions (including this UVAS)". Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council website. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  5. ↑ UVAS's campuses. "UVAS's campuses". UVAS's campuses.
  6. 1 2 About the University. "About the University". About the University.

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