University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Former names	College of Veterinary Sciences
Type	Public university
Established	1882
Chancellor	Governor of the Punjab
Vice-Chancellor	Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus Rana
Registrar	Sajjad 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]

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 additional teaching campuses in rural areas of the Punjab, Pattoki and Jhang.^[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 the Great Britain in indian subcontinent.^[6] 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.^[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.

Faculty of Veterinary Sciences (FVS)
Faculty of Biosciences (FBS)
Faculty of Animal Production & Technology (FAPT)
Faculty of Fisheries and Wildlife (FF&W)
Faculty of Life Sciences Business Management (FLSBM)
Institute of Biochemistry & Biotechnology
Institute of Continuing Education & Extension
Institute of Microbiology
Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Internationally Accredited University Diagnostic Lab (over ISO 17025)
Internationally Accredited Quality Operations Lab (over ISO 17025)
Central Laboratory Complex (C.L.C.)
Bioequivalence Study Center
Pet Center
Information Technology center
Business Incubation Center

Undergraduate degree programs

(Undergraduate Degrees at City Campus)

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (5 Year)(City/Ravi Campus)
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D) (5 Year)
BS (Hons.) Applied Microbiology
BS (Hons.) Nutrition & Dietetics
BS (Hons.) Biotechnology
BS (Hons.) Biochemistry
BS (Hons.) Environmental Sciences
BS (Hons.) Medical lab technology
BS (Hons.) Biological Sciences
BS (Hons.) Food Science and Technology
BBA (Hons)

Undergraduate Degrees at Ravi Campus

BS (Hons.) Biological Sciences
BS (Hons.) Botany
BS (Hons.) Dairy Technology
BS (Hons.) Fisheries and Aquaculture
BS (Hons.) Medical Lab Technology
BS (Hons.) Poultry Science
BS (Hons.) Zoology

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.

Botany
Microbiology
Pathology
Parasitology
Theriogenology
Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Medicine)
Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Surgery)
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
Forensic Sciences
Bioinformatics
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Zoology
One Health

Ph.D.

Botany
Microbiology
Pathology
Parasitology
Theriogenology
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
Zoology

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

Livestock Assistant Diploma
Poultry Assistant Diploma
Dairy Herd Supervisor Diploma
Training of Community Livestock Extension Workers

Sub-campuses

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

References

^ "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.
^ "Address and location of UVAS". Google maps website. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
^ ^a ^b "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.
^ "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.
^ UVAS's campuses. "UVAS's campuses". UVAS's campuses.
^ ^a ^b About the University. "About the University". About the University.

External links

UVAS official website
"Office of Vice-Chancellor". Office of Vice-Chancellor.

[Tribune-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.

[Google_maps-2] "Address and location of UVAS". Google maps website. Retrieved 22 August 2023.

[HEC-3] "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.

[pvmc.org.pk-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.

[UVAS's_campuses-5] UVAS's campuses. "UVAS's campuses". UVAS's campuses.

[About_the_University-6] About the University. "About the University". About the University.

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