GENESIS:

The KVASU came into existence on 14th June, 2010, as per Ordinance number 44/2010 and later Act 3/2011 of the Government of Kerala. The University hence is the product of continuous and genuine pursuit and sustained dream of many a people, who initiated the efforts since the mid-nineties. The establishment is also the result of the recognition of the need to advance animal production sector activities and to widen the arena of academic opportunities, applied research and entrepreneurship in the field of animal health, production and allied subjects.

The University is a public funded University with headquarters at Pookode, Wayanad, and the powers of the University are vested in its authorities –the Management Council and the Board of Management.

DEVELOPMENT:

During the last ten years the University has carried out pioneering work in the areas of academics, research, entrepreneurship and allied activities.

In addition to the nurture of two existent faculties namely Veterinary Sciences and Dairy Technology, the University initiated the Faculty of Poultry Science also to promote the education and enterprise in the Poultry Sector. Presently there are eight constituent colleges and an Academic Staff College undertaking academic, research and extension activities. This is yet another leap from just three colleges in 2010. Moreover with just less than 600 students in 2010, the University has shown impressive growth by enhancing student opportunity to around 3000 students at present with an annual intake of 600 students in a portfolio of 40 different academic programmes including distant learning programmes.

The University has attracted and invested in more than Rs.400 crores during the past one decade in infrastructure leading to a rapid and tremendous institutional development. State of the art buildings such as the Dr. K. R. Narayanan Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex and the Dr. Verghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology stand high among them.

The University has explored productive academic and training collaborations with reputed academic institutions in India and abroad, most notably, University of Edinburgh, University of Western Australia, University of Connecticut, University of Minnesota, Indian Council for Agricultural Research, etc..

Another most satisfying and rewarding achievement during this decade was the recruitment of Assistant Professors undertaken in the long persistent vacancies in various faculties, thereby leading to the enrolment of more than 110 of Assistant Professors across thirty different disciplines. It is worth-mentioning that recruitment of more Assistant Professors and promotions of faculty is being implemented on a regular basis paving way to faculty strength. Deputation of faculty for faculty development programmes, orientation and refresher courses and management trainings have only enriched the knowledge and skill of our teachers

It is remarkable to note that there are five NABL accredited laboratories in the University, which are equipped with high-tech facilities and high-end equipment, utilising the fund of EFC from the ICAR. The NABARD RIDF sponsored referral, analytical and diagnostic laboratory, an upcoming project of the University undoubtedly will be a jewel in the crown. University is extending its activities through various research stations, farms, schools and research and extension centres located at various parts of Kerala. Public is offered various services of the University through these facilities.

University has initiated the establishment of start-ups enabling students to proceed with their schemes. Teaching is focussed on a problem based learning approach rather than lecture centric, with stress on market driven education and skill development courses.

The University runs a scientific publication ‘Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences’ which is publishing original research articles in the field of veterinary and animal sciences and dairy technology. It is a pride to the university that the journal is improving int its ranking and rating by various agencies year by year.

The pursuit to a world class university, KVASU has bagged Kerala Governor’s Emerging Young University consecutively for three times (2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19). This marks major milestones in path of this young university.

VISION:

The University aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as the University of choice, in fostering meritorious/ renowned Veterinarians and Dairy/ Food technologists by entrenching a strong research and work culture at the University.

The University aims to

• Promote sustainable and profitable animal production systems
• Provide quality animal healthcare
• Assure food security of the state
• Disseminate modern scientific knowledge and skill sets
• Foster professionalism in animal welfare and
• Help the government modify/formulate policies based on scientific information and data.

MISSION:

Milk, meat and eggs, the trio of animal production invariably become the future of agriculture in the state of Kerala. In this context, it is highly crucial to pave way for a smooth hassle free environment for promoting animal husbandry and ensuring the best outcome in terms of profit to the farming community. The University undertakes various activities aiming at

Equitable development and sustainable animal production through

• Scientific breeding and production of superior quality stock and germplasm.
• Model livestock and poultry enterprises and integrated farming systems.
• Cost-effective interventions in feeds and feeding.
• State-of-the-art hospitals, accredited laboratories, advanced diagnostics and superior vaccines for better diagnosis, treatment and control of animal diseases, food-borne diseases and management of infertility.
• Production and evolution of value-added formularies and its marketing.
• Internationally competent graduates and professionals who can foster and promote veterinary, animal science and dairy research.
• Control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.
• Strategies and technologies for effective animal waste management
• Conservation and utilization of domestic and wild animal biodiversity.

MANDATE:

• To impart quality education in Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Technology, Poultry Sciences and other related subjects with advanced learning and to contribute quality human resource to the Government, industry and academic sectors.
• To conduct quality research leading to excellence in the areas of Veterinary Sciences, Dairy Technology, Poultry Sciences and allied subjects producing effective deliverables for enhancing the growth and augmentation of the sectors connected.
• To disseminate efficient and innovative technologies for socio economic transformation and expansion

TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION:

State of Kerala

HEAD QUARTERS:

The University HQ is located at Pookode, 60 kilometres from Calicut, a picturesque hilltop in the District of Wayanad on the side of NH-117 on the Kozhikode –Mysore route in a campus spreading over an area of 100 acres.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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UNIVERSITY LOGO:

A turn of DNA, which is the basic molecule of life, for humans, animals as well as other lifeforms. The DNA appears on the backdrop of a bright golden Sun - the light of which represents knowledge. The image of the Sun has 64 rays, representing 64 arts (Kalas) of ancient Indian philosophy, depicting ‘Sarvakalaashaala’. In another view, the DNA represents modern knowledge and the Sun represents traditional wisdom.

UNIVERSITY INVOCATION SONG :

The invocation song of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University connotes:

May the dawn be adorned by sacred syllables ‘lead us from darkness to eternal light’, may thoughts of wisdom spread its splendid feathers over the eternal palace of sacrifice, may rising chariots venture steep ascends, may the horizons shine and brighten, and may divine light pervade to adieu darkness

Lyricist: Dr. T. R. Sankunny, Senior Deputy Registrar (Retd.), Kerala Agricultural University

Invocation song English Translation

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