Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences University of Poonch Rawalakot

The Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences University of Poonch Rawalakot is the pioneer veterinary education institute in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. It offers a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Degree along with other undergraduate programs. Besides veterinary education, the Faculty is also playing its role in the livestock community by providing veterinary services in Poonch and Rawalakot. The faculty is committed to education, research, and training for the development of the livestock sector in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Academic Departments of the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences

The Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences forms the foundation of veterinary education. It covers the disciplines like Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, and Pharmacology. This department equips students with essential knowledge and skills in basic subjects of veterinary sciences. These subjects strengthen the base of veterinary students through hands-on training and education for clinical and applied subjects of veterinary sciences.

Department of Pathobiology

The Department of Pathobiology covers Pathology, Microbiology, and Parasitology sections. Pathology covers the study of diseases, their mechanism, and diagnosis which strengthen the backbone of veterinary students. The department educates and trains the students through its laboratories. Microbiology and Parasitology Labs are also equipped with the basic requirements for the training of the students. Overall this department strengthens the students in the field of Microbiology, Parasitology, and Pathology based diagnosis and studies.

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

This department is the core of the faculty and educates and trains students to strengthen their clinical skills. The department covers Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, and Theriogenology. It focuses on animal treatment, diagnosis, surgery, and reproduction-related issues.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM Degree)

The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM program is the flagship program of this faculty at the University of Poonch Rawalakot. It is designed to produce skilled veterinarians for animal health and animal management. Students are trained and educated through hands-on experience in animal disease diagnosis, laboratory analyses, treatment of diseases, and assisted reproductive techniques.

The faculty efforts go beyond traditional education. It is involved in community outreach, providing diagnostic services, training programs, and research opportunities. Faculty offers practical opportunities to students and researchers through collaborations with farmers and industry stakeholders.

Through a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Degree, the Faculty is contributing to sustainable development in the livestock and poultry sectors. Veterinary Graduates of this faculty offer services all over Pakistan in livestock, poultry, and veterinary sectors including Government and private organizations.

Services and Activities in Rawalakot

Faculty offers Animal Treatment services and Diagnostic services for the animals of local farmers. The university also offers expertise in pet health care and management. Moreover, Faculty veterinary surgeons also provide the services of surgery for animals. Furthermore, Faculty students organize different public activities for farmers education and animal welfare awareness.

Contact the Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

University of Poonch Rawalakot
Main Campus, University Road,
Rawalakot, District Poonch, AJK
Tel. 0 5824 960053

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Editor In Chief

Dr. Jassar Aftab is a qualified Veterinarian having expertise in veterinary communication. He is a renowned veterinary Journalist of Pakistan. He is veterinary columnist, veterinary writer and veterinary analyst. He is the author of three books. He has written a number of articles and columns on different topics related to livestock, dairy, poultry, wildlife, fisheries, food security and different aspects of animal sciences and veterinary education.

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