Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
- Bidar, India
- Approvals & Recognitions: University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Est. Year: 2004
- Gender Accepted: Co-Ed
- Ownership: Public
- Campus Size: 75 Acres
The Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) was established under the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries University Act in 2004. It was established exclusively for the development of education, learning, and research. It provides various Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs for eligible candidates. Karnataka Veterinary University also offers Ph.D. programs with multiple specializations. The university was established after realizing the loss of two decades of prime development in agriculture, animal husbandry, dairy, fisheries, etc.
KVAFSU, being an autonomous academic institute, is governed by the Board of Management that regulates the university policies following the provision of acts and statutes. KVAFSU, Bidar, ensures to extend its service to the farmers of the country in the form of saving animal lives. It strives to provide leadership in teaching and research education services related to veterinary, animal sciences, dairy sciences, fisheries, etc.
Highlights of KVAFSU, Bidar:
| Address | Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Nandinagar, Bidar-585401 |
| Establishment Year | 2004 |
| Management | Government of Karnataka |
| Ownership | Government of Karnataka |
| Accreditations | ICAR |
| Entrance Exams Accepted | KCET/ ICAR/ JRF/ CSIR-SRF/ NET |
KVAFSU, Bidar Campuses:
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University campuses are located in multiple locations in the state of Karnataka. Its constituent Veterinary colleges have spread across various districts of the state. The KVAFSU, Bidar, has various colleges under its aegis, such as:
- Veterinary College, Bangalore
- Veterinary College, Bidar
- Veterinary College, Shimoga
- Veterinary College, Hassan
- Veterinary College, Gadag
- Dairy Science College, Bangalore
- Dairy Science College, Gulbarga
- College of Fisheries, Mangalore
KVAFSU, Bidar, Infrastructure:
Library:
The KVAFSU library plays a vital role in the collection and development of veterinary science-related information. It is processed in the form of books, e-books, and journals. It has been computerized by using E-Library software and offers OPAC facilities. It was established in 1984. It aims to support the educational and research programs of the university by providing access to information consistent with the present.
Laboratory:
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University has laboratories for conducting all the research related to the studies. It is equipped well with all the equipment and resources necessary for conducting the research.
Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Collaborations:
National Collaborations:
| Department of Biotechnology, GOI, New Delhi | National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad |
| Coconut Development Board, Kochi, Kerala | NIVEDI, Bengaluru |
| National Research Center for Meat (NRC - M, Hyderabad) | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi |
| Project Directorate on Poultry (ICAR), New Delhi | National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal |
| Indian National Centre for Oceanic Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad | Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar; IVRI, Regional Center, Bengaluru |
| National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bengaluru | Department of Science and Technology (DST), GOI, New Delhi |
| Ministry of Environment and Forestry and Climate Change (MoEF & CC), New Delhi | Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Deemed University, Mumbai |
| Zoo Authority of India, Zoo Authority of Karnataka | Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), New Delhi |
| National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa | National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru |
| International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad | The ICAR Research Institutes namely, CMFRI, CIFT, CIBA, CIFA, CIFRI, and NBFGR |
International Collaborations:
| Ghent University, Belgium | Veerstraat, Netherlands |
| DBT - Indo-UK | Alltech, Kentucky, USA |
| European Commission/ Union | World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), Paris |
Facilities and Infrastructure
Library
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Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Nandinagar, Bidar-585401
