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KVASU website launched on 3rd February, 2011 by Prof.K.V.Thomas

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University’s (KVASU) website was launched on 3rd February 2011 by Hon’ble Union Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Public Distribution System, Prof. K.V.Thomas, in a function to be held at Hotel Mascot, Thiruvananthapuram. Sri. C. Divakaran Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, Animal Husbandry and Dairying presided over the function. Sri. Subrato Biswas, IAS Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Kerala and Dr. B.Ashok, Vice Chancellor, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University also graced the occasion.

Website of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University - www.kvasu.ac.in - is very unique with regard to its content and management. Website clearly depicts University’s motto “ideas in action.” Emphasis is given to thrust areas like Academics, Research, Entrepreneurship, Clinical services, Research initiatives, News, Forthcoming events and Extension in Veterinary & Animal Sciences and Dairy Science & Technology. Taking into account the growing importance of market led extension approach as envisaged in the National Agricultural Policy, KVASU has included research highlights pertaining to sustainable livestock production in the website. Separate links has been assigned to different agencies working for livestock production, funding agencies, educational and career based articles.

About the University
Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Pookot, Wayanad is the youngest Veterinary University in the world. Government of Kerala has established the university to give a better focus to education, research, entrepreneurship and extension in the field of livestock production. Considering the research and career potential, university is planning to start various new generation courses in different aspects of animal and biological sciences. Moreover, the University is planning to explore research collaborations with other research institutions within the country and abroad and is interested in seeking endowments and fellowships from different academic agencies.