India - Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Kashmir

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Introduction

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), named after Jenab Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (popularly known as Sher-e-Kashmir) was established in the year 1982 through an Act passed by the State Legislature in the 33rd year of the Republic of India with its jurisdiction over the entire State of Jammu & Kashmir with its headquarter at Shalimar, Srinagar.

History

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST), named after Jenab Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah (popularly known as Sher-e-Kashmir) was established in the year 1982 through an Act passed by the State Legislature in the 33rd year of the Republic of India with its jurisdiction over the entire State of Jammu & Kashmir with its headquarter at Shalimar, Srinagar. The parent University was renamed as Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K). The University operates on the Land Grant College concept of USA following the Model Act of State Agricultural Universities evolved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. It is a multicampus University. The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry came into existence, as a constituent unit of the University with a mandate of professional teaching and extension in Veterinary and Animal Sciences.The aim of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is to produce qualified Veterinary graduates and postgraduates, conduct need based research in the filed of Veterinary and Animal Sciences and transfer of technology to the animal rearing community of the State.

Education

Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K is offering undergraduate courses (BVSc and AH degree as per VCI regulations),MVSc in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Clincal Medicine, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Veterinary Parasitology, Animal Reproduction Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Livestock Products Technology, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production Management. The college offers Doctor of Philosophy course with specialization in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Pathology, Animal Breeding & Genetics. It is a three year research programme.

School name

Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K, Shuhma 190006

Location

The Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry is loacted in the at distance of nearly 12 km from the summer capital of J&K, India.

Prof M.Z.Khan

Total number of Students

Under Gradaute doing BVSc and AH nearly 240, MVSc nearly 40 and PhD 5

Number of Undergraduates

240

Number of Postgraduates

40

Contact details

FVSc & AH, SKUAST-Kashmir, Shuhuma Campus, Srinagar
Telephone : 0194-2262207 (O)
Fax : 0194-226220