University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS)

The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), originally known as Lahore Veterinary College, established in 1882. It is a public university located in Lahore, Punjab, accredited by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC). UVAS 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. It has additional teaching campuses in rural areas of the Punjab, Pattoki and Jhang. Punjab Government allotted about 1000 Acres at Pattoki for the establishment of the sub campus for the education and research work activities.

Campuses

• Ravi Campus
• Jhang Campus
• Narowal Campus
• Layyah Campus

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. In 2010, the university maintains its highest ranks and regarded as one of the top university in “agriculture” category by the Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) (HEC).

Research & Programs

The university offers undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral programs in diverse fields of animals health, food irradiation, security and safety. 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.

UVAS Facilities

1. Quality Operations Laboratory
2. University Diagnostic Laboratory
3. Out Door Clinic
4. UVAS 24/7 Extension Service 
5. M2 LAB
6. Tutorial Group System
7. UVAS Magazine
8. UVAS Mosque
9. Sports
10. Hostels

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