VETERINARY UNIVERSITY TRAINING AND RESEARCH CENTRE,
COIMBATORE–641 035
The center was established under the “Scheme on Control of Abortion in Cattle” in the Department of Animal husbandry, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 18.10.1982. The primary objective of the scheme was to detect the occurrence and distribution of various microbial agents associated with abortion and stillbirths in bovines and to evolve suitable preventive and control measures. Consequent to the formation of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, the center was renamed as University Training and Research Centre from 19.04.1993.
About 25 cents of land had been allotted by the Collector of Coimbatore district in Saravanampatti village, 11 K.M. from Coimbatore for the construction of a permanent building for the VUTRC, Coimbatore. The University has also allotted funds for the construction of of a new building at the allotted place. While the main building was constructed at a cost of Rs. 8.55 lakhs, water and electricity facilities had been created at a cost of Rs.1.17 lakhs. The VUTRC started functioning at the new building from 23.04.2003.
Extension activities and farm advisory services
- On-campus and off-campus training programmes on livestock and poultry farming and preparation of meat products and milk products.
- Off–campus training programmes with helps rendered from DRDA, NGOs, Aavin, and Coimbatore Corporation.
- Preparation and distribution of pamphlets and handouts on livestock farming to farmers
- Farm radio bulletins to All India Radio, Coimbatore for broadcast on various aspects of livestock management practices, health problems, meat and milk products, etc.
- Disease investigation during outbreaks; Laboratory examinations of faecal samples, blood samples, milk samples, vaginal discharge etc. for disease diagnosis; water analysis, antibiotic sensitivity tests.
- Mass contact programmes
- Special livestock health protection programmes
- Infertility/ mastitis camps
- Sensitization programmes like clean milk production organized by Aavin, Coimbatore
- Guest lectures during mass contact programmes and programmes arranged by KVK, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and meetings of self help groups
- Organised a sheep mela on 09.12.2002 at Thippanur village, Coimbatore in collaboration with the Southern Regional Research Centre, Central sheep and Wool Research Institute, Mannavanur, Regional Joint Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Coimbatore and the Regional Office of the Textile Commissioner, Coimbatore
- In mass contact programmes
- Exhibitions organised in the functions attended by the Hon’ble Minister for Animal husbandry at Thippanur, Bodipalayam and J. Krishnapuram of Coimbatiore District.
- Government Exhibition, Coimbatore
- AGRIINTEX 2002 International Exhibition at Coddissia Complex, Coimbatore.
- Workshop on “ Application of Modern Scientific Technologies for Economic Upliftment of Self Help Groups” jointly organized by the Federation of Women Self Help Groups of the panchayats of the Thondamuthur union, Coimbatore and the NERD society, Vadavalli, Coimbatore on 07.09.2002. A total number of 2250 women from 250 Self Help Groups attended the University.
Dr. K. Sivakumar, Associate Professor and Head
Dr. R. Arumugam, Assistant Professor
Dr. D.Chandrasekaran, Assistant Professor
Contact Details
The Associate Professor and Head,
Veterinary University Training &
Research Centre,
No. 63, Kalapatti Pirivu,
Saravanampatty,
Coimbatore – 641 035.
Phone No : 0422-2669965