College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang
Type | Education and research |
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Established | 2006 |
Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Dr. Talat Naseer Pasha |
Students | 1000 |
Location | , |
Campus | 12Km Chiniot Road Jhang |
Affiliations | HEC |
Website | College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences |
The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jhang (CVAS, Jhang), Sub-campus of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore is located in Jhang, Pakistan, was established in 2006 is an initiative for veterinary education under special consideration of Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Khalid Maqbool (Governor Punjab) Chancellor, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore. The founder Principal of the college was Prof. Dr. Ashiq Hussain Cheema, who is a renowned Veterinary Pathologist. After Prof. Cheema duties of Principal were offered to another Veterinary Pathologist Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus in 2010.
The College comprises five major departments offering a five year DVM degree program. The new campus of CVAS, scattered over 100 acres (0.40 km2) in two blocks, Academics Block and Clinical Veterinary Hospital at a site located 12 km Chiniot Road, Jhang near Chenab College, Jhang. The academic, research and supporting services blocks, dairy and poultry farms, processing units for milk, meat and feed, Clinical Centrum for all species, libraries, auditorium, sports facilities and residences are all under development.
The Degree programs are recognized by Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC).
Departments
- Department of Pathobiology (Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology),
- Department of Basic Sciences (Anatomy & Histology, Physiology & Biochemistry and Pharmacology & Toxicology),
- Department of Animal Sciences (Livestock Production, Poultry Production, Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding & Genetics),
- Department of Clinical Sciences (Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Theriogenology and Epidemiology & Public Health),
- Department of Social Sciences (Computer Science, Math & Statistics, Islamic Studies, Pakistan Studies, Economics, English and Continuing Education & Extension),
The College offers a 5-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and 4-year BS Honors programs in Applied Microbiology and Poultry Sciences. Postgraduate programs are offered in 10 disciplines.