The College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner is a constituent college of the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS). Located in Bikaner, Rajasthan, it offers academic programmes in veterinary science and animal husbandry, along with research and extension activities relating to livestock health and production.
Key facts
| Name | College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner |
|---|---|
| Type | Constituent veterinary college |
| Parent university | Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS) |
| Location | Bikaner, Rajasthan, India |
| Field | Veterinary science and animal husbandry |
Background
Bikaner has long been a centre for livestock-related education and research in Rajasthan, owing to the importance of cattle, camels, sheep and goats in the arid economy of the region. The College of Veterinary and Animal Science is among the principal institutions providing formal training in veterinary medicine in the state.
The college was earlier associated with other state agricultural universities in Rajasthan before becoming a constituent college of RAJUVAS, which was established as a dedicated veterinary university with its headquarters at Bikaner.
Academics
The college conducts undergraduate and postgraduate education in veterinary science. Typical programmes at such Indian veterinary colleges include the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) at the undergraduate level and Master's and doctoral programmes across veterinary disciplines such as animal genetics and breeding, animal nutrition, veterinary medicine, surgery, gynaecology, microbiology, pathology, parasitology, pharmacology, public health, and livestock products technology.
Research and extension
As part of RAJUVAS, the college contributes to research on animal health, breeding, nutrition and disease control, with a regional emphasis on species important to arid and semi-arid Rajasthan. Extension activities support farmers and livestock owners through veterinary services, training programmes and awareness initiatives.
Significance
The college is one of the longest-running providers of veterinary education in northwestern India and plays a role in supplying trained veterinarians to government animal husbandry departments, research institutions and the private livestock sector. Its location in Bikaner places it close to several major livestock research establishments in the region.
Related topics
- Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
- Bikaner
- Veterinary education in India
- Animal husbandry in India
- National Research Centre on Camel
- Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute
References
- Wikidata entry: Q7923695
- Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, official information.