University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lahore

Originally established as a school in 1882, it was later transformed into a College within next two decades, i.e. end of nineteenth century. Realizing the importance of livestock and poultry sectors in the economy of the county and growing need of human resource and research work in veterinary & animal sciences and allied fields in the country, it was upgraded as University in 2002.

With over 332 faculty members including 186 Ph.D., UVAS offers 26 undergraduate, 30 M.Phil. and 23 Ph.D. degree programs in aforementioned areas along with 3 diploma courses and a number of need based short trainings and certificate courses for capacity building of the human resource in these fields. Presently, about 8,000 students are studying in various disciplines in the University.

Presently UVAS scientists are managing 144 research projects of economic significance worth Rs. 1545.81 Million in various fields. UVAS offers wide ranging services, to farmers, pet owners, community members and industry stakeholders, including diagnostics facilities, clinical & extension services, vaccine production, consultancy & advisory services, regulations & policy framework etc.