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About the Department

About the Department

Training and Curriculum: The Veterinary Medicine program spans six years, encompassing various specialized sub-professions and courses. Students must complete 240 credit hours (403 ECTS) to earn a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine(DVM) degree.

Establishment and Growth: Established in the 2018/19 academic year with40students, the department now manages five batches of DVM students, with two batches having graduated in 2023 and 2024.

Management Structure: Initially managed at the school level, the department now operates at the department level through structural differentiation. It advocates for school-level management to better handle multidisciplinary areas and resource utilization.

Vision

The DVM program aspires to be a leading department in the region by 2032 E.C., contributing to food security and sustainable development through improved animal health.

Mission

The mission is to produce competent professionals, conduct problem-solving research, provide community services, and develop technologies that are environmentally, economically, and socially beneficial.

Program Objectives

The DVM curriculum aims to promote quality education, conduct research in animal health and production, and provide public and consultancy services.

Research Focus Areas

  1. Animal Health and Disease Control: Focuses on understanding, preventing, and controlling livestock diseases through studies on infectious diseases, vaccine development, and diagnostic improvements.
  2. Veterinary Public Health: Addresses the intersection of animal and human health, including zoonotic diseases, food safety, and the public health impact of animal health.
  3. Animal Production and Management: Aims to enhance livestock production systems, animal welfare, and management practices through research on nutrition, breeding, and sustainable farming.
  4. Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology: Involves the study of drugs and chemicals affecting animals, including the development of new veterinary medicines, drug interactions, and toxin effects.
  5. Wildlife and Conservation Medicine: Researches the health and conservation of wildlife species, including disease studies, conservation strategies, and the impact of human activities on wildlife health.