Vision

The University aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally as the University of choice, in fostering meritorious/ renowned Veterinarians and Dairy/ Food technologists by entrenching a strong research and work culture at the University.

The University aims to

• Promote sustainable and profitable animal production systems

• Provide quality animal healthcare

• Assure food security of the state

• Disseminate modern scientific knowledge and skill sets

• Foster professionalism in animal welfare and

• Help the government modify/formulate policies based on scientific information and data.

Mission

Milk, meat and eggs, the trio of animal production invariably become the future of agriculture in the state of Kerala. In this context, it is highly crucial to pave way for a smooth hassle free environment for promoting animal husbandry and ensuring the best outcome in terms of profit to the farming community. The University undertakes various activities aiming at

Equitable development and sustainable animal production through

• Scientific breeding and production of superior quality stock and germplasm.

• Model livestock and poultry enterprises and integrated farming systems.

• Cost-effective interventions in feeds and feeding.

• State-of-the-art hospitals, accredited laboratories, advanced diagnostics and superior vaccines for better diagnosis, treatment and control of animal diseases, food-borne diseases and management of infertility.

• Production and evolution of value-added formularies and its marketing.

• Internationally competent graduates and professionals who can foster and promote veterinary, animal science and dairy research.

• Control and prevention of zoonotic diseases.

• Strategies and technologies for effective animal waste management

• Conservation and utilization of domestic and wild animal biodiversity.