Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences is one of the major faculties of Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam.

The Faculty was established in 1971 and is located towards the eastern end of the main campus of the University on Hyderabad-Mirpurkhas Highway, about 15 km to the south of Hyderabad city.

The Faculty offers five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), M.Phil and Ph.D degree programs under the term system through its fourteen teaching departments.

The Faculty provides academic and professional training in animal husbandry, veterinary sciences, poultry, livestock management, animal nutrition, animal reproduction, veterinary medicine, surgery, pathology, microbiology, parasitology and animal product technologies.

Dean's Message

Prof. Dr. S. Ghiasuddin Rashdi

Dean, Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam. The Faculty has a long-standing role in producing skilled veterinarians, researchers and professionals for livestock, poultry and animal health sectors.

The Faculty offers comprehensive teaching, practical training and research opportunities through its fourteen specialized departments. These departments cover basic veterinary sciences, clinical sciences, animal production, nutrition, reproduction, disease diagnosis and animal product technologies.

Our academic programs are designed to develop professional competence in veterinary practice, livestock management, animal disease control, public health, food safety and research-based innovation.

The Faculty is committed to strengthening education, research, clinical services and farmer-oriented support so that graduates may contribute effectively to animal health, livestock productivity and national development.

Role of the Faculty

Academic Contribution

The Faculty contributes to veterinary and animal sciences education by offering DVM, M.Phil and Ph.D degree programs through specialized teaching departments.

Professional Training

The Faculty provides professional training in animal health, clinical practice, livestock production, poultry science, nutrition, reproduction, disease diagnosis and animal product technologies.

Academic Departments

Department Livestock Management

Focuses on livestock production, management practices, animal care, housing, farm operations and productivity improvement.

Department of Poultry Science

Offers teaching and practical training in poultry production, hatchery management, poultry health and commercial poultry practices.

Department of Veterinary Pathology

Deals with diagnosis, study and understanding of animal diseases through pathology, laboratory investigation and research.

Department of Veterinary Pharmacology

Provides education in veterinary drugs, medicine action, dosage, toxicology and safe therapeutic use in animal health.

Department of Veterinary Microbiology

Covers bacteriology, virology, immunology, disease mechanisms and microbial diagnosis in veterinary sciences.

Department of Veterinary Surgery

Provides clinical education and practical training in animal surgery, diagnosis, treatment and surgical care.

Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics

Focuses on genetic improvement, breeding systems, selection methods and productivity enhancement of livestock.

Department of Anatomy and Histology

Provides basic scientific knowledge of anatomy, histology and embryology of domesticated animals and birds.

Department of Veterinary Parasitology

Deals with parasites, parasitic diseases, diagnosis, control and prevention strategies in domestic animals.

Department of Animal Products Technology

Covers processing, preservation, quality control and value addition of animal products including milk, meat and related products.

Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry

Department of Veterinary Physiology & Biochemistry

Provides teaching in body functions, biochemical processes, metabolism and physiological systems of animals.

Department of Animal Reproduction

Focuses on reproductive medicine, fertility, artificial insemination, reproductive management and clinical services.

Department of Animal Nutrition

Covers animal feed, ration formulation, nutrient requirements, feeding systems and productivity through balanced nutrition.

Department of Veterinary Medicine

Provides clinical education, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care and veterinary medical services for animals.

Academic Programs

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty offers a five-year DVM degree program under the term system to prepare professional veterinarians.

M.Phil Programs

Postgraduate M.Phil programs are offered in various disciplines related to animal husbandry and veterinary sciences.

Ph.D Programs

Doctoral programs provide advanced research opportunities in animal health, livestock production and veterinary sciences.

Faculty Facilities

Teaching Laboratories

Departments provide practical training through laboratories related to pathology, microbiology, parasitology, anatomy, physiology, nutrition and animal products.

Clinical Training

Clinical departments support practical learning in veterinary medicine, surgery, reproduction and animal health services.

Livestock & Poultry Practice

Students receive practical exposure related to livestock management, poultry science, nutrition, reproduction and animal production systems.