Veterinary Educational Institutes in Pakistan – Veterinary Faculties, Colleges and Universities
Livestock and Poultry sector is the most important sector in Pakistan with its economic importance. To provide human resources to this sector and the veterinary Health sector, a number of veterinary educational institutes in Pakistan are working. These are Veterinary Universities, Veterinary Colleges, and Veterinary Faculties of General Universities. These veterinary institutes offer various degree programs at undergraduate and Postgraduate Levels including Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM in veterinary and animal sciences.
Animal Sciences and Veterinary Universities in Pakistan
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore (UVAS Lahore)
- University of Veterinary and Animals Sciences Swat (UVAS Swat)
- Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Sakrand (SBBUAS)
- Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur (CUVAS)
Animal Sciences and Veterinary Colleges in Pakistan
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences – CVAS Jhang (UVAS Jhang Campus)
- KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Narowal (UVAS Narowal Campus)
- College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Agriculture Peshawar
- College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry – Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
Animal Sciences and Veterinary Faculties in Pakistan
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lasbela University Uthal
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Poonch Rawalakot
- Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, University of Agriculture Peshawar
- Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
- Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Agriculture Faisalabad
- Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences PMAS Arid Agricultural University, Rawalpindi
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Islamia University Bahawalpur
- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences AJK University of Bhimber
Degrees offered by Veterinary Educational Institutes
Veterinary Educational Institutes in Pakistan including veterinary universities, veterinary colleges and veterinary faculties offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and Diploma courses.
Undergraduate Programs by Veterinary Educational Institutes
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM
- BS Animal Sciences
- BS Dairy Sciences
- BS Poultry Science
- BS Dairy Technology
- BS Fisheries and Aquaculture
Postgraduate Programs by Veterinary Educational Institutes
Veterinary Educational Institutes in Pakistan offer MPhil and PhD in various subjects of Veterinary and animal sciences. These include Microbiology, Pathology, Livestock Management, Parasitology, Anatomy and Histology, Poultry Production, Theriogenology, Clinical Medicine, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Surgery, Pet Animal Sciences, Epidemiology and Public Health, Dairy Technology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Physiology, Meat Science & Technology, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Wildlife & Ecology and other subjects.
Diploma and Short courses
These veterinary institutes also offer various short courses and diploma courses for paravets. These include a Livestock Assistant Diploma, a Diploma in Veterinary Sciences, an Artificial Insemination Technician course, and other short courses.
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Importance and Role of Veterinary Educational Institutes
The primary role of veterinary educational institutes is the provision of human resources for livestock, poultry, dairy production, and the health sector in Pakistan. These veterinary institutes also play a role in the research of various subjects of animal and veterinary sciences. Moreover, these Veterinary Universities and Veterinary Colleges contribute to policy-making by offering technical and expert input.
Furthermore, they collaborate with industry for the industry-oriented research and research resource production. These veterinary institutes also offer veterinary health and diagnostic services at various levels. Besides these, they also work for the training and awareness of the farmers and professionals. They also conduct various conferences, seminars, and workshops.
