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|Introduction=The [http://www.mafsu.in/bvc/bvccollege/bvc_campus.html Bombay Veterinary College] is situated in the midst of several famous research institutions and colleges such as the Haffkine Institute, Tata Cancer Research Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Institute for Research in Reproduction, four Medical Colleges, Zoological gardens and the largest abattoir in East Asia, as well as the carcass utilization plant run by the Khadi and Village industries Commission (Kora Kendra). Up to the late 1980's, Bombay Veterinary College was facing serious difficulties in imparting applied training in the field of Animal Husbandry as it lacked a farm of its own. To overcome this handicap a unit has been established at Aarey Colony, where cattle, sheep, goats and poultry in a limited number are maintained. This serves as a nucleus stock for future development of Animal Husbandry activities in the coastal region. <br> | |Introduction=The [http://www.mafsu.in/bvc/bvccollege/bvc_campus.html Bombay Veterinary College] is situated in the midst of several famous research institutions and colleges such as the Haffkine Institute, Tata Cancer Research Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Institute for Research in Reproduction, four Medical Colleges, Zoological gardens and the largest abattoir in East Asia, as well as the carcass utilization plant run by the Khadi and Village industries Commission (Kora Kendra). Up to the late 1980's, Bombay Veterinary College was facing serious difficulties in imparting applied training in the field of Animal Husbandry as it lacked a farm of its own. To overcome this handicap a unit has been established at Aarey Colony, where cattle, sheep, goats and poultry in a limited number are maintained. This serves as a nucleus stock for future development of Animal Husbandry activities in the coastal region. <br> | ||
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| + | In the year 1945 the college was affiliated to Bombay University for the award of B.Sc. (Vet.) degree with inclusion of clinical departments. In 1958, the degree was changed from B.Sc.(Vet) to B.V.Sc. in 1960, the post-graduate courses leading to Master’s degree (M V Sc) were introduced.. The post-graduate teaching programme was further strengthened by introduction of Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) by research. The under-graduate syllabus underwent a further modification in 1963 and the degree of B.V.Sc. was changed to B.V.Sc. & A.H. In 1972, the college was affiliated to the Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth. | ||
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| + | In 1976, two departments Food Hygiene & Public Health and Poultry Science were established. Since 1996 the common syllabus formed by the Veterinary Council of India has been accepted and with this the course is further extended to a total period of five years including six months’ Internship training programme. Currently, this college is constituent of Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur. | ||
|Education=As a part of the academic activity, students are encouraged to participate in the cattle & poultry judging competitions at the national level during the annual cattle and poultry shows. It is noteworthy that the students have earned many trophies at this competition. | |Education=As a part of the academic activity, students are encouraged to participate in the cattle & poultry judging competitions at the national level during the annual cattle and poultry shows. It is noteworthy that the students have earned many trophies at this competition. | ||
|Research=In addition to the MVSc and PhD research projects, 12 extensive research schemes have been undertaken funded by I.C.A.R., 4 Network | |Research=In addition to the MVSc and PhD research projects, 12 extensive research schemes have been undertaken funded by I.C.A.R., 4 Network | ||
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Gymnasium and reading room facilities exist in the college and are managed by the different committees of the student’s council. | Gymnasium and reading room facilities exist in the college and are managed by the different committees of the student’s council. | ||
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The Bombay Veterinary College is situated in the midst of several famous research institutions and colleges such as the Haffkine Institute, Tata Cancer Research Centre, Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Institute for Research in Reproduction, four Medical Colleges, Zoological gardens and the largest abattoir in East Asia, as well as the carcass utilization plant run by the Khadi and Village industries Commission (Kora Kendra). Up to the late 1980's, Bombay Veterinary College was facing serious difficulties in imparting applied training in the field of Animal Husbandry as it lacked a farm of its own. To overcome this handicap a unit has been established at Aarey Colony, where cattle, sheep, goats and poultry in a limited number are maintained. This serves as a nucleus stock for future development of Animal Husbandry activities in the coastal region.
About Us
In the initial stages, the college had three-year diploma course (G.B.V.C.) in veterinary Science after matriculation. Since 1940 entrance to the course was raised to inter science with inclusion of the Pathology Bacteriology subjects.
In the year 1945 the college was affiliated to Bombay University for the award of B.Sc. (Vet.) degree with inclusion of clinical departments. In 1958, the degree was changed from B.Sc.(Vet) to B.V.Sc. in 1960, the post-graduate courses leading to Master’s degree (M V Sc) were introduced.. The post-graduate teaching programme was further strengthened by introduction of Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) by research. The under-graduate syllabus underwent a further modification in 1963 and the degree of B.V.Sc. was changed to B.V.Sc. & A.H. In 1972, the college was affiliated to the Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth.
In 1976, two departments Food Hygiene & Public Health and Poultry Science were established. Since 1996 the common syllabus formed by the Veterinary Council of India has been accepted and with this the course is further extended to a total period of five years including six months’ Internship training programme. Currently, this college is constituent of Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Nagpur.
Education
As a part of the academic activity, students are encouraged to participate in the cattle & poultry judging competitions at the national level during the annual cattle and poultry shows. It is noteworthy that the students have earned many trophies at this competition.
Current Research
In addition to the MVSc and PhD research projects, 12 extensive research schemes have been undertaken funded by I.C.A.R., 4 Network programmes of I.C.A.R. are presently in progress and two NATP - Mission Mode programme approved by the ICAR are in progress in various Departments of this college.
Clinical Services
A Veterinary Polyclinic has come into existence at Goregaon to cater to the growing needs of animal owners in the Aarey sub-campus of Bombay Veterinary College. A Radio Isotope Laboratory has been established to undertake assays of hormones and other biological substances.
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Headline text
.mafsu.in/bvc/bvccollege/bvc_sports.html Sports]=== Gymnasium and reading room facilities exist in the college and are managed by the different committees of the student’s council.
Student Life
A meritorious body of the students, called the Students Council functions in the college and its duties are to promote development of a disciplined, healthy, hard working and constructive student body, to inculcate the sense of nationalism, honesty and dedication among students, to promote co-curricular and social service activities and to bring about improvement in student-teacher-University relationships.
Under “Earn while you learn” scheme, batches of students are encouraged to earn by maintaining poultry and sheep/goat etc.
The college publishes every year a magazine that depicts the student’s activities and their literary & artistic talents.
Alumni
Alumni of Bombay Veterinary College have formed the Alumni Association, which annually publishes internationally abstracted scientific journal i.e. "Journal of Bombay Veterinary College".
Community Outreach
The Bombay Veterinary College is carrying out the regular extension programmes. Transfers of technology, technical inputs, and lab to land programmes are undertaken on the three-tier basis. The three main beneficiaries are farmer, field veterinarians and industry concerned with animal husbandry. Information about improved technology is conveyed through correspondence, personal visits, group discussions, farmer rallies, radio talks and television programmes.