College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, SDAU

The College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry was established on January 17, 1981 under erstwhile Gujarat Agricultural University (GAU) and has a rich history of achievements and accomplishments. Since 2004, the college is functioning under nts. Since 2004, the college is functioning under Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) which came in existence on quadruplication of erstwhile GAU. The college is located at Sardarkrushinagar which is 26 km away from Palanpur city. The college has 16 well equipped departments in addition to VCC (Veterinary Clinical Complex at Dessa and Sardarkrushingar), LFC (Livestock Farm complex), library, air-conditioned examination halls, smart classrooms, seminar hall, conference hall and post-mortem hall. Livestock Research Station (LRS) having Kankrej cows, Mehsani buffaloes, Mehsana Goat and Patanwadi sheep is an added facility to the college. Livestock population in the state is on increasing trend but the rate of growth in population in near future is going to be stabilize and so the level of production. Further improvement in production with almost constant population of livestock and poultry is only possible through technological interventions. With ever increasing human population and standard of living, demand for animal protein is going to be increase and hence sustainable level of livestock production is essential. This, however, would require addressing the issues like effective breed improvement programs, providing sufficient and good quality feeds and fodders throughout the year, effective managemental practices, prevention and treatment of reproductive and other disorders causing high economic losses and adding value to livestock produce to enhance income and profitability. An academic activity includes imparting professional training at undergraduate and postgraduate level by effective implementation of course curricula and development of newer courses and laboratory facilities. Research part includes development of cutting edge technologies like genomic research, nutritional interventions especially during transitional phase of production, enhancement of health care through modern diagnostics kits, vaccines etc. All the technological interventions are only of use if it reaches the doorstep of farmers. It can be achieved through extension activities like efficient transfer of technology. It may include adoption of a cluster of villages, establishments of regional research centers and development of farmers friendly digital modules for knowledge transfer. For all this to happen, all stake holders including scientists, technocrats and farmers have to work in tandem with effective feedback system for chalking out plans at each level.