Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University
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Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University with headquarters in the northern district of Karnataka
, Bidar
, India was created by the passing of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Bill, 2004 in the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly on 10 February 2004. The university was established on 28 February 2005.
As many as 21 allied institutions including colleges, research institutions, veterinary hospitals among others and the employees are transferred to the new university. These include Veterinary College, Bangalore
, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (Shimoga and Hassan) and Veterinary College, Bidar; Veterinary College Hospital, Hebbal; Dairy Science College, Bangalore; Rural Veterinary Hospital at Yelahanka; District Veterinary Hospital, Bidar of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department.
Institutions relating to fisheries which are transferred under the new university include College of Fisheries
at Mangalore
; Fisheries Research Station, Hesaraghatta; Fisheries Research Station, Ankola; Fish Seed Production farms at Munirabad and Shivapura, in Koppal district
.
Other institutionsunder the university are Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Bangalore; Livestock farm at Hesaraghatta; Livestock Breeding and Training Centre, Kurikuppe, Bellary; Devani Cattle Breeding Station, Hallikhed, Bidar; Killar Breeding Station, Arabhavi; Sheep Breeding, Bandoor, Malavalli; Main Research Station, Hebbal; Agriculture Research Station (ARS) at Mangalore and Nagamangala and Zonal ARS at Konnehally, Tiptur.
The governor of the state of Karnataka
, by the virtue of his office, shall be the chancellor of the university. The minister in charge of Animal Husbandry, also by the virtue of his office, will be the pro-chancellor. The vice-chancellor, comptroller, registrar are full-time officers.
The Board of Management of the university will have vice-chancellor as the chairperson and secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Finance, Law departments of the government directors of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries as members and the registrar as member-secretary. The other authorities of the University will be Academic Council, Research Council, Extension Education Council, Finance Committee and Board of Studies.
The chancellor shall constitute, once in every five years, a Commission to review the working of the University and make recommendations. The Commission shall be composed of three eminent educationists in the field of veterinary, animal and fisheries sciences appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the State Government.
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, Bidar
Bidar
Bidar is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the north-eastern part of Karnataka. It is the headquarters of the Bidar District....
, India was created by the passing of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Bill, 2004 in the Karnataka State Legislative Assembly on 10 February 2004. The university was established on 28 February 2005.
As many as 21 allied institutions including colleges, research institutions, veterinary hospitals among others and the employees are transferred to the new university. These include Veterinary College, Bangalore
Veterinary College, Bangalore
The Veterinary College, Bangalore was established on 25 July 1958 affiliated to Mysore University. The college started in a temporary shed located in the then Mysore Serum Institute, now called the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Hebbal...
, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (Shimoga and Hassan) and Veterinary College, Bidar; Veterinary College Hospital, Hebbal; Dairy Science College, Bangalore; Rural Veterinary Hospital at Yelahanka; District Veterinary Hospital, Bidar of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department.
Institutions relating to fisheries which are transferred under the new university include College of Fisheries
College of Fisheries
College of Fisheries is located in the city of Mangalore which is headquarters of Dakshina Kannada district. The college offers courses in graduate, undergraduate and Phd levels. It is also involved in research of fisheries science. It has two campus within Mangalooru. One at Hoigebazar, another at...
at Mangalore
Mangalore
Mangalore is the chief port city of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located about west of the state capital, Bangalore. Mangalore lies between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghat mountain ranges, and is the administrative headquarters of the Dakshina Kannada district in south western...
; Fisheries Research Station, Hesaraghatta; Fisheries Research Station, Ankola; Fish Seed Production farms at Munirabad and Shivapura, in Koppal district
Koppal district
Koppal district is an administrative district in the state of Karnataka in India. In the past Koppal was referred to as 'Kopana Nagara'. Hampi, a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District. It is situated approximately 38 km away...
.
Other institutionsunder the university are Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Bangalore; Livestock farm at Hesaraghatta; Livestock Breeding and Training Centre, Kurikuppe, Bellary; Devani Cattle Breeding Station, Hallikhed, Bidar; Killar Breeding Station, Arabhavi; Sheep Breeding, Bandoor, Malavalli; Main Research Station, Hebbal; Agriculture Research Station (ARS) at Mangalore and Nagamangala and Zonal ARS at Konnehally, Tiptur.
The governor of the state of Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
, by the virtue of his office, shall be the chancellor of the university. The minister in charge of Animal Husbandry, also by the virtue of his office, will be the pro-chancellor. The vice-chancellor, comptroller, registrar are full-time officers.
The Board of Management of the university will have vice-chancellor as the chairperson and secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Finance, Law departments of the government directors of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries as members and the registrar as member-secretary. The other authorities of the University will be Academic Council, Research Council, Extension Education Council, Finance Committee and Board of Studies.
The chancellor shall constitute, once in every five years, a Commission to review the working of the University and make recommendations. The Commission shall be composed of three eminent educationists in the field of veterinary, animal and fisheries sciences appointed by the Chancellor on the recommendation of the State Government.
Undergraduate degree programmes
The university offers the following undergraduate degree programmes under a semester system in its seven constituent colleges on six campuses.- Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc.&A.H)
- Bachelor of Technology (Dairy Technology) (B.Tech (D.Tech))
- Bachelor of Fisheries Science
Constituent colleges
- Institute for Animal Health & Veterinary Biological, Bangalore
- Livestock Research and Information Centre (Deoni), Bidar
- College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Hassan
- College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, Shimoga
- Marine Fisheries Research And Information Centre (MFRIC), Ankola, Uttar kannada
- Fisheries Research and Information Center (Inland) Hebbal, Bangalore
- Fisheries Research and Information Centre (Inland), Hesaraghatta, Bangalore
- Livestock Research and Information Centre, Nagamangala
- Livestock Research and Information Centre, Amrut Mahal
See also
- Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal SciencesRajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal SciencesRajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is a veterinary college in Pondicherry . Founded in 1994 in accordance to the newly stipulated, minimal standards of Veterinary Education in India, by the Veterinary Council of India, this college is affiliated to the Pondicherry University...
- Kerala Veterinary College, MannuthyKerala Veterinary College, MannuthyCollege of Veterinary and Animal Sciences is located on the NH 47 at Mannuthy, a suburb of Thrissur. The college came into existence in 1955 as Government Veterinary College. The college was inaugurated by then Chief Minister Sri E M S Namboothiripad. Initially, the college was affiliated to...
- Madras Veterinary CollegeMadras Veterinary CollegeThe Madras Veterinary College is a veterinary college situated in Vepery, Chennai, India. The college was established on October 1, 1903, in a small building known as Doblin Hall....
- West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery SciencesWest Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences-University:The West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences was established on January 2. 1995 by a Legislative Act . Prior to this, Veterinary education in the State was imparted by Bengal Veterinary College, a premier Institution of the country which was established in the year 1893...