SCOPE OF BACHELOR VETERINARY SCIENCE AND ANIMAL HUSBANDARY (BVSC & AH)

 

BVSC & AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry) is very demanding, and Job guaranteed course entire the world who feels genuine compassion for animals, since animal don’t speak, you need to read the signs from their behavior, Owner feedback and diagnose the ailment correctly. Veterinary Science was well developed in India as early as the Vedic period and the world`s first veterinary hospital in Ashoka`s regime. The first Veterinary was established in Bombay (1884), in Bengal (1993), in Madras (1902) and in Bihar (1930). At the time of Independence there were nine Veterinary colleges in India. Today India has the largest livestock population in the world, contributing to 15 percent of the world population. Livestock industry of India contributes 8 percent of the GDP, whereas 32 percent of GDP contribution from the agriculture industry come from livestock itself. Great growth can be expected in the field based on the numbers.

 Veterinary science, the science and art of diagnosing, treating, and caring of sick animals, encompasses all types of diseases and treatments of small animals, birds, and big mammals. Previously there was no consciousness about animals, today people are more aware about the field of Veterinary Science. Farmers know about the importance of animal management at farms. Veterinary Science made simple practioners are commonly called Veterinary doctors or Vets. They perform surgery as well as all types of treatment, Breeding, genetic engineering as well as caring for livestock. In Asia, among the top veterinary school is Punjab Agriculture University. To practice as a veterinarian, it is essential to have a Bachelor`s Degree in Veterinary Science (B.V. Sc).

B.V.Sc. & A.H Course Structure

 

The duration of B.V.Sc. & A.H degree course is spread over five and half complete professional years including a compulsory rotating internship of one year duration, the last six months are devoted to hands on training in disease management. The course can be broadly divided into basic sciences and clinical sciences. During the course spanning nine semesters contains Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, nutrition, livestock management and production, Production technology, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Genetics and Breeding. Gynecology, Surgery, Medicine, and Animal husbandry are other important subjects of the course. Learning process is through theory and laboratory sessions. The last six months of the final year are devoted to hands-on training on animal and poultry diseases and management. The six months intensive internship programme is offered in clinics and hospitals. In accordance with Indian Veterinary Council Act 1984, the registered Veterinary degree holders are eligible to practice in the country.