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Veterinary College and Research Institute, Udumalpet

Genesis

Veterinary College and Research Institute at Udumalpet was established on 18.08.2020 as a constituent college of the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University as per GO. (MS) No.96 dated 18.08.2020 of the Principal Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu in order to improve the animal wealth in the western region of Tamil Nadu.


  • The college started functioning at the temporary campus of RKR Higher Secondary School, Udumalpet with seven departments namely Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Physiology and Bio-Chemistry, Livestock Production Management, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Pathology and Veterinary Microbiology. Further, two units namely Livestock Farm Complex and Veterinary Clinical Complex have been established.
  • The permanent campus for the Veterinary college and Livestock Farm complex is under construction at Pannaikinaru village, Udumalpet Taluk which is located at a distance of 18 km from Udumalpet town and the construction of Veterinary Clinical Complex is under progress at Pethapampatty located 15 kms from Udumalpet.

The Government Order issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu for establishment of Veterinary College and Research Institute, Udumalpet, is as follows:

  • G.O.M.S. No. (96) dated 18.08.2020 of the Animal Husbandry Department, Principal Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu

Vision

Our aim is to be a pioneering institution incorporating best practices in providing quality education, pursuing field-oriented research and dissemination of latest technologies to the farmers for enhanced productivity.

Mission

To impart quality education through tech-based instruction to the students, performing field oriented and advanced research in the field of Veterinary and animal sciences and to transfer the innovative technologies to the rural farmers based on the perceived needs in association with line departments and other partnering organisations.

Faculty in position

  • Professors - 2
  • Associate Professors - 2
  • Assistant Professors - 22

Further Information, Contact:

Dr. P. KUMARAVEL
Dean,
Veterinary College and Research Institute,
Udumalpet - 642205, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
Phone: +91-4252-295399
E-mail: deanvcriudp@tanuvas.org.in