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The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore is one of the oldest educational institutes in Asia with major contributions of producing professional graduates and scientists who are working in diverse fields of animal health, food security, and safety. The graduates of this University are playing a pivotal role in the development of Livestock and Poultry Sectors in Pakistan. The Livestock Sector is contributing approximately 55.1 percent of the value-added agriculture, 11.6 percent to national GDP, and 40 percent to the income of the farmers. The majority of the livestock owners are poor people living in the villages. Our primary focus in rural areas will help in poverty reduction, leading to prosperous Pakistan. The major components of livestock production that need further support and improvement remain breeding, health, feeding, marketing, and, above all, generation of trained manpower. Human resource development in various disciplines will help to reduce the import of desired products and save huge amounts of foreign exchange. The University aspires to be the nation’s leading Public Sector University with global recognition due to its quality in teaching and research, civic engagement, and economic development. We develop human resources through professional education, research, and training in the field of Life Sciences. The University promotes a learning environment that cherishes gender and cultural equity and supports the pursuit of knowledge, academic freedom, and intellectual curiosity. We aim at socio-economic growth of the Country by ensuring professional excellence, integrity, and ethical conduct in our graduates with diverse and innovative faculty. With a marvelous history of 133 years of excellence, the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore is now positioned among the top ten Universities of Pakistan. Originally established as a school in 1882, it was later transformed into a College within the next two decades, i.e. end of the nineteenth century. Realizing the importance of livestock and poultry sectors in the economy of the county and the growing need for human resource and research work in veterinary & animal sciences and allied fields in the country, this historic institution was upgraded as University in 2002. Presently, UVAS comprises 23 departments in five faculties, three institutes, one constituent college, and a school along with seven affiliated institutes at Attock, Rawalpindi, Shiekhupura, Okara, Lahore, Narowal, and Sahiwal. The UVAS reflects a unique blend of glorious history and ongoing professional advancement of the modern era. The main building of the institution, which was built 100 years ago, is still considered as the symbol of historical glory while the University has now expanded to five campuses, including its City Campus Lahore, Ravi Campus Pattoki, Avian Research & Training Center at Ferozepur Road, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Jhang and the Para Veterinary School in Karor Lal Easy, District Layyah. With a motto "Provoking Potentials, Producing Professionals", UVAS has fast moved towards multi-level education and skills development institution by utilizing its knowledge, resources, and skills for human resource development. In recent years, UVAS has emerged as a hub of professional advancement in wide-ranging areas including veterinary & animal sciences, animal production & technology, biotechnology, microbiology, pharmaceutical sciences, food sciences, environmental sciences, zoological sciences, economics & business management, etc. With over 300 faculty members including 160 Ph.D., UVAS offers 20 undergraduate, 30 M.Phil. and 22 Ph.D. degree programs in the aforementioned areas along with 3 diploma courses and several need-based short training and certificate courses for capacity building of the human resource in these fields. Presently, over 5,000 students are studying in various disciplines in the University. Equipped with state-of-the-art teaching, training, research, clinical and diagnostic facilities, UVAS demonstrates professional excellence in multidimensional focus areas of academics, research, and services. Through its partnership with various foreign and local academic & research institutions and the private sector, the University plays a pivotal role in economic development through applied research. Presently UVAS scientists are managing 87 research projects of economic significance 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 frameworks, etc. View full university

The establishment of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Sakrand (2nd in Pakistan) chartered by Govt of Sindh on 13th Sep 2012 (SINDH ACT NO. XV OF 2012) is a milestone that will go a long way in the development of livestock sector and socioeconomic status of farming community The University owes to its existence to the foresight and vision of His excellence Mr. Asif Ali Zardari, ex-president Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The livestock sector contributed over 55% of the total contribution of Agriculture to the GDP during the year 2012-2013. The strength of this sector lies in its consistently higher growth rate (4%) than overall of Agriculture sector. The university has been established with the specific objective of the development of the livestock and poultry sector through proper and systematic education, training, research, and extension in modern systems of veterinary and animal sciences and its allied sciences. Such as fisheries, wildlife, range management, silkworm, beekeeping, Dairy and Food Technology, Animal Business Management, Basic Sciences, Humanities, and Information Technology. The need for the inculcation of self-reliance in students for securing coveted placements and addressing the expectations of rural and urban sectors of societies can be met with increased Teaching-Research-Extension linkages. The challenges of keeping abreast with modern trends of Research have been sharpened as well as facilitated on account of the advents of Info-communication Technology (ICT) through which the world has been transformed into a global village. Traditions are good to sustain but new paths are to be searched for growth. This requires innovativeness in ideas and freedom of action. We, as enlightened clans, are expected to convert challenges into opportunities. The problems of livestock production are related to health, genetics, nutrition, and marketing. The young professionals should be capable of improving production and yield through better management of germplasm, nutrition, and disease prevention. The competence of graduates in technologies, value addition in milk, meat, fish, wool, skin, hides, and casings will facilitate equitable development of rural and urban livestock and will help self-reliance, reduced imports, and improvement in exports. While the role of vets as trained biologists is recognized by their contributions in multiple scientific disciplines relevant to WTO, food safety and above all human health, diversification, conservation, and preservation of wildlife, biotechnology, gene sequencing, developing and improving breeds are long-awaited expectations from the veterinarians. To improve and modernize animal entrepreneurship from traditional to the modern farming system through the development of appropriate technologies and research on applied problems. Human resource development to evolve strategies for sustainable development and improvement of animal sector leading to poverty alleviation through food and social security in the country. Human resource development to provide professional manpower for developing livestock and allied sectors. To establish close International cooperation and coordination among veterinary education, research, and use of latest biotechnologies in the livestock sector. Boost upbringing and cementing rural socioeconomic fabric particularly in woman folk among rural population engaged in livestock production, resulting in poverty alleviation. View full university

The University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice is the only institution in the Slovak Republic offering higher education in the veterinary field. It has been providing veterinary education in English for 25 years. Nowadays, the University offers two English study programs: a 6-year degree program for secondary-school graduates and a 4-year degree post-BSc. Program for bachelors in agricultural, veterinary, or biological sciences, leading to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Here, you can find all the necessary information about the University, its activities, organization structure, study programs, and essential news for applicants on the website. With further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact the Office for foreign and postgraduate studies. The primary mission of the University of Veterinary Education in Košice is to provide higher undergraduate and postgraduate veterinary education based on innovative scientific research in the field of veterinary science and pharmacy. The study at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice is governed by the following: Act No. 131/2002 of the Code on higher education and the change and supplement to some acts Study guidelines Study program Scholarship guidelines Disciplinary regulations. The University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice is a one faculty university providing higher education in accredited study programs of all three higher education levels. Higher education of the 1st level is provided in the study programs Cynologist and Safety of food and feed. The University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice provides education of the third level in 16 accredited study programs for full-time and external postgraduate students, with the standard length of study 4 and 5 years (8 and 10 semesters). The study programs of the third level of higher education were accredited in respective study branches, and the postgraduate students who complete the study are awarded the academic degree “doctor” (“Philosophiae doctor,” abbr. PhD.). At the university level, the effectiveness and quality of education and scientific research are evaluated regularly at the Scientific Board of UVM and Rector’s Collegium meetings and twice a year at meetings of the Academic Senate of UVM with appropriate discussion resulting in resolutions, suggestions, and recommendations. At the national level, the University is evaluated by the Accreditation Commission of the Slovak Republic, in agreement with the Act No. 131/2002 of the Code on higher education and the change and supplement to some acts. Based on an evaluation by the Education Committee of the European Association Establishments for Veterinary Education, the University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice was put on the EAEVE List. It was stated that the study programs “General veterinary medicine” and “Food hygiene” comply with the requirements of EU Directive 2005/36/ES (previously Directives 78/1026/EEC and 78/1027/EEC). Based on results of the evaluation of approximation of education in the field of veterinary medicine between the Slovak Republic and EU, carried out by Commission EU-TAIEX in 2002, a document issued by the Commission stated that the University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice complies with the EU standards and Diplomas issued by the University of Veterinary Medicine in Košice are accepted in EU countries. View full university

The Royal Veterinary College is the largest and longest-established vet school in the English-speaking world and is a college of the University of London. The College offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD programs in veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing and is ranked in the top 10 universities nationally for biosciences. RVC produces world-class research and supports the veterinary profession through its referral hospitals, including the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Europe's largest small animal hospital. As one of the world's leading specialist veterinary and biological science research institutions, the RVC brings together talented individuals, all of whom share a passion for human and animal health and welfare. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and CPD programs in veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing and are ranked in the top ten universities nationally for biosciences. We are the only vet school in the world to hold full accreditation from AVMA, EAEVE, RCVS, AVBC, and the Society of Biology; as a research-led institution, we are ranked as the top vet school in the Agriculture, Veterinary, and Food Science unit of the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, with 55% of academics producing world-class and internationally excellent research. The College provides support for veterinary and related professions through our three referral hospitals, including the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, Europe's largest small animal referral hospital. Our programs are of international appeal and attract students who become practicing veterinarians, research scientists, veterinary nurses, and industry and government leaders. The College owns and manages the London BioScience Innovation Centre, London's first center for early-stage life science companies. This puts the College at the heart of biotechnology and other biomedical research in London and opens doors for research collaboration. The RVC has a unique heritage in the English speaking world of over 200 years of innovation and leadership in veterinary medicine and science. Recent advances mean that the RVC now stands apart from its competitors as being the only vet school in the world to have accreditation from all the major professional bodies. Our programs and our students are more varied and more diverse than any other. The College is committed to the three pillars of its mission: To education To the discovery and translation of new knowledge To the delivery of the very best clinical care and opinion Above all, we seek to push back the frontiers of what is possible in veterinary medicine and its associ­ated sciences. To be the place of recommendation for education, clinical care, expert opinion, and employment in veterinary medicine and science, To provide inspirational leadership and excellence in veterinary science through innovative scholarship and pioneering clinical activity, For any organization with a commitment to health and welfare, one must expect that the values associated with care and compassion will be writ large. Indeed, there is no shortage of words that we might associate with our day-to-day activities. What defines us is the combination of professionalism and commitment, manifest in a culture of compassion and caring, that speaks to others of our respect for our heritage, our dedication to quality and innovation, our devotion to the advancement of knowledge, and the alleviation of suffering. The Royal Veterinary College has a dedicated workforce of around 850 employees based at its two central London and rural Hertfordshire sites. We focus on educating the brightest and best students in the veterinary sciences and providing support for the veterinary profession. Our people play a crucial role in ensuring that we maintain our position as one of the leaders in our field by supporting our academic and research community and maintaining high service levels within our hospitals, teaching facilities, administration, and across the Estate. Staff development is vital to us, and we promote professional development for all categories of staff. For further details or to see our current vacancies, please choose from the menu options on the left. The Royal Veterinary College attracts talented veterinary and biological scientists who work together in interdisciplinary teams. Our research is of the highest quality and impacts the health and welfare of humans and animals around the world. RVC researchers benefit from being close to London's international centers of excellence in biomedical and biological science Researchers have easy access to expertise in functional genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics support Co-operation and collaboration between clinicians and basic scientist leads to high-quality research outcomes RVC scientists are focused on bridging the gap between early scientific discovery and its translation into new therapies for patients Our approach extends from the molecular level to the whole animal or population of animals. Underpinning research across these themes are animal welfare, biomechanics, genetics, bioinformatics, pathology and epidemiology, and public health. RVC researchers are actively involved in developing and delivering postgraduate programs at masters and doctoral levels. These specialist programs help develop future researchers and professionals with specialist knowledge to work in the industry, government, and teaching, both within the UK and internationally. Our Research Strategy Committee oversees our research programs. View full university

ENVT was founded in 1828. It is one of the oldest Grandes Ecoles of Toulouse. Since its creation, it has continually played a significant role in society by training one third (and later one fourth) of French veterinarians. It prides itself on counting among its past students some of the profession's great names: clinicians, researchers, lecturers, industrialists, and policy-makers. A veterinarian is a high-rank biologist trained in small and large animal medicine and surgery, whether the animals are bred and raised as companion animals or for sports, recreational, or farming purposes. Veterinarians play a significant role in animal farming hence in land planning, as farmers are not only food providers but also land managers. They also ensure public health as human health is linked with animal health, environment, and by-products. Through its clinical activities, ENVT is open to its urban environment and rural Greater South-west France. Through its research activities in partnership with research institutes such as INRA and INSERM or teams from Toulouse University, ENVT has acquired a long-lasting international reputation. Training general practitioners whose economic role is essential in the region has developed strong ties with local economic and human territories. The school is involved in around 50 exchange programs. It thus has a tremendous international dimension and offers its students, lecturers, and researchers numerous opportunities abroad. It is now a member of Université Fédérale de Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées (UFTMP). At the national level, it is a member of the French Agronomic, Veterinary, and Forest Institute alongside other establishments for agronomic and veterinary higher education and research. Besides its academic achievements, the school is an exceptional 53-hectare tree-filled site just a couple of miles away from the city center. It is delimited on its northern boundaries by a Green Belt (an unspoiled walkway along with the Touch, a tributary of the Garonne river); it also hosts an equestrian center, thus making it possible for students to enjoy getaways between wooded areas and the Garonne river banks, at walking or horse-riding distance. The school's commitment to sustainable development has been awarded at local, national, and even international levels. It has made it a wonderful place to live, work, and study in. It is well-equipped with sports facilities, and its Students' Union is incredibly dynamic. ENVT offers various extra-curricular activities and takes part in numerous humanitarian or sports events, among which the 4L Trophy rally, the Spi Dauphine regatta, the Garona Cup rowing competition, the National University Rowing championship, Beauvais' International University Rugby tournament, the Inter-Health Rugby Sevens tournament, etc. The school's library was created in 1828. Ever since, it has conserved a collection of works specialized in veterinary and agro-food sciences, some of which dating back from the 16th century. Although meant for professionals, the library is open to the public. The collection comprises around 34,000 documents (26,800 veterinary theses, among which 16,900 are listed in the Archipel catalog, 5,000 recent books, and around 2,900 books published between the 16th and the 19th centuries). At ENVT, we firmly believe that excellence in teaching and research can only be achieved with an international dimension. We offer an excellent opportunity for our students to complement their academic and practical knowledge in veterinary science and discover new cultures and languages. All our students have experience abroad at least once in their studies; they can choose to do internships abroad or participate in one of our different exchange programs. Studying at ENVT is a great way to experience the French lifestyle, explore the country, and make new friends, all while attending lessons and gaining academic credits toward your degree. Toulouse, the southwestern city, which hosts 40,000 students, is awash with culture, art, industry, and architecture. It is ranked among the best student cities in France. At ENVT, we firmly believe that excellence in teaching and research can only be achieved with an international dimension. We offer an excellent opportunity for our students to complement their academic and practical knowledge in veterinary science and discover new cultures and languages. View full university

University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest (USAMV) is the oldest and largest institution of higher agronomic education in Romania, founded in 1852, where tradition and modernity successfully meet. Our university provides BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. education and scientific research activities to train top specialists whose competences meet the labor market demands in the fundamental fields of "Engineering Sciences" and "Biological and biomedical sciences." USAMV offers students both the necessary adequate infrastructure for education and research, fully equipped laboratories and scientific research stations, and excellent opportunities for spending their free time in the university. Currently, the university consists of 7 faculties (Agriculture Horticulture Animal Sciences Veterinary Medicine Land Reclamation and Environmental Engineering Biotechnologies Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development) and two branches (in Călărași and Slatina), comprising 12,000 enrolled students, and multidisciplinary research laboratories as well as a greenhouse, all designed to European standards, providing competitiveness both at national and international level. USAMV belongs to the network of public higher education institutions recognized with the "High level of academic trust" award in 2010, which programs of study are accredited/authorized. Our university is located in Bucharest, the country's capital, in the south-east part of Romania. It is a multicampus university (Agronomie Herăstrău and Medicină Veterinară Cotroceni Campus), with many facilities ranging from experimental fields to student amenities (11 dormitories, canteens, a Sports Complex, a Student Cultural Center, a Counseling and Career Guidance Center, etc.). University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest offers 30 BSc programs of study (23 full-time, four part-time, and three distance-learning) and 32 MSc programs of study (28 full-time and four part-time) taught in Romanian, English, and French. The fields of study covered by USAMV are Agronomy, Biology, Forestry, Horticulture, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, Food Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geodetic Engineering, Biotechnologies, Applied Engineering Sciences, Engineering and Management, Engineering and Management in Agriculture and Rural Development. View full university

The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Iaşi is a specialized institution of superior agronomic and veterinary medicine training, financed by the state and having as fundamental mission the training of agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry engineers, agricultural economists, engineers in the food industry, biologists, as well as veterinary surgeons. Our University is a severe academic partner, recognized by many European universities and institutions in the activity. We have 159 people as part of our teaching staff and research teams, who are teaching over 4200 students. Our academic offer provides courses from domains of study of national and international applicability, high-quality training, scientific research performance, access to modern facilities and equipment, and also opportunities to participate in the study and practice European mobility programs, which all serve to build successful careers for all our students. Our University has four faculties, each offering various specializations: Faculty of Agriculture: Agriculture, Mountainous agriculture, Exploitation of machines and equipment for agriculture and food industry, Economic engineering in agriculture, Technology of Processing Agricultural Products, Consumer and environmental protection, Biology, Faculty of Horticulture: Horticulture, Landscape architecture, Environmental engineering, Faculty of Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry, Fish farming and aquaculture, Engineering, and management in Food Service and Agri-tourism, Food control, and expertise. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine: Veterinary Medicine (in both Romanian and English). The teaching staff and the students from the 3rd and fourth academic years are involved in research activities within the grants financed by the Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Research and Technology, National Council of University Scientific Research, World Bank, state, and private sponsors. The research activities results are examined and applied within the Didactic station, which includes three farms, having a total arable surface of 509 ha. In these field research plots, the students carry on practical activities, having the opportunity to get accustomed to new technologies used in agriculture. View full university

The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca is the successor of the prestigious Higher School of Agriculture of Cluj, founded 145 years ago, in October 1869, under the Institute of Agronomic Studies, Cluj-Minister. In 1906, the Institute reached the Academy level, becoming the Academy of Agriculture of Cluj. The university's goal is to promote excellence in education, research, and innovation by primary academic initial and postgraduate instruction, my life, long learning, and integration within the universal value system according to the requirements of a knowledge-based society. The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca comprises faculties, departments, a library, research units, museums, cafeterias, administrative and technical services, establishments for practical training, recreation, social services, etc. The University Strategy Council is an advisory body of the Rector's institution, with the purpose of counseling/guiding the latter in taking/preparing the critical decisions regarding the university, such as those related to education, research, infrastructure development, and finance management, international relations, etc. The University Strategy Council ensures, via the suggested strategies, the university's future planning and determines how to support its materialization, by the mission the university had committed to, the objectives of the university strategic planning, and the Rector's managerial plan. The development of a university requires that specific quantitative and qualitative parameters be attained to ensure the increment of the university's performance and competitiveness nationwide and internationally. The university encourages and supports the cultural life and the practice of sports, providing diverse activities so that the students and the local community manifest the skills and interests in a pleasant and organized way. The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca is a state-owned higher education institution. The university functions by the legislation in force and with its Charter. The university provides the academic instruction of its highly qualified specialists in the main fields of agricultural and forestry sciences, engineering, veterinary medicine, and natural sciences by promoting bachelor, masters, Ph.D., and postgraduation studies based on the development of knowledge, research, and innovation. The university supports the educational process's permanent improvement by continuously adapting its specialization subjects by reviewing the curricula and the study programs according to the national and international development standards and perspectives regarding the targeted fields. By master's, Ph.D., postgraduate studies, specialization using continuing professional training of the specialists and farmers' qualification, by improving the skills of the pre-university teaching staff and the central academic teaching staff, the university defines itself as an active member of the lifelong formation and the professional reorientation of the human resources. By recruiting, promoting, and improving its teaching and research staff's teaching and research staff, the university provides the human resources required to the academic and postgraduate professional formation and patterns regarding professional and civic behavior. The academic community members make the university a nation and inter-nationwide active element in the research, technological transfer, and employment educational programs and policies. International Relations represent a crucial factor in the institutional activity of a modern university. The University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca holds a long tradition regarding international cooperation, both educationally and scientifically. The collaborations within the Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus, CEEPUS, COST, AUF programs allowed a considerable number of students of our university to study abroad or to take part in postgraduate academic training stages in highly ranked laboratories in Europe. The orientation towards the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca's internationalization represents an essential goal in the medium and long-term development strategy. View full university

By advancing knowledge and expanding our approach to practical learning, we will contribute to regional and international societies by developing human resources with skills in sustainable agriculture that can protect our food resources. Taking full advantage of its location in Tokachi, Hokkaido, the breadbasket of Japan, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine is the only national agricultural university in Japan that provides a world-class education in agriculture, animal husbandry, and veterinary medicine. Our mission is to advance knowledge and expand practical learning to contribute to regional and international societies. Our graduates have the skills and knowledge to promote sustainable agriculture and protect our food resources. Agriculture, animal husbandry, and veterinary medicine are academic areas that require practical learning. Therefore, information and experience must be combined in students' academic lives and rooted in everyday people's lives. The various issues associated with agriculture, an industry that involves working with nature, and issues associated with food, the source of our health, are inevitably linked closely with global issues that modern societies face, such as climate change, food security, energy problems, and infectious diseases. Therefore, academic contributions in agriculture, which sustain the agricultural industry, are necessary to solve these global issues. The School of Veterinary Medicine curriculum takes full advantage of our university's distinctiveness to integrate training in agriculture and animal husbandry into veterinary medicine education. The curriculum focuses on understanding the mechanisms that control animal life and training veterinarians who can excel not only in the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases but also in the production and management of animals. Under the slogan "from farm to table," we train our students to scientifically study life, food, and the environment to develop as professionals who can be active in a wide range of agricultural and livestock fields, including food hygiene. In this global age, when national borders are rapidly dissolving, we strive to train people in agriculture to meet the demands of society. We will foster global human resources at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine by collaborating with regional institutes of research and development and enterprises associated with agriculture, food, and animals and international organizations responsible for food safety and those assisting developing countries. To this end, we will take action based on four core principles: Develop a curriculum that is equal to the educational level of Europe and America Pursue global collaborative research and educational exchanges with top universities around the world Develop human resources through practical training that conforms to international standards for safety and hygiene Conduct collaborative research and human resource development suited to the needs of society and business View full university

Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University were founded in 1881 by nine veterinarians. It set up its operations in Otowa, in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward, in the corner of the Denzuin, a branch of the Gokokuji Temple. Since then, 135 years later, we have a reputation for being the best institute for education in Life Science and other related disciplines. Our educational philosophy is "to develop high-quality veterinarians, specialists, and researchers who have a heart full of love and a dedication to science." Our educational approach is encapsulated in the phrase "Respect and Mutual Harmony." In other words, we develop our students to be individuals who are rich in humanity, overflowing with creativity and practical ability and filled with a sense of modesty, cooperation, kindness, and humaneness. Accordingly, our University comprises two faculties and four schools in total. Further, our Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine and Life Science has one postgraduate course with three central subjects-a Doctoral Course in Veterinary Medicine, a Doctoral and Master's Course in Veterinary Nursing and Technology, and a Doctoral and Master's Course in Applied Life Science. With an approximate capacity of 200 staff and 1,700 students, we are a small teaching institution, but we take great pride in our long history and traditions as a school. As a veterinary institute in today's advanced veterinary medicine and veterinary education, we run the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Further, we also run the Fuji Animal Research Farm as the production of farm animals and education in farm animal veterinary medicine at Mt. Fuji's base. Our University is an educational and research hub, spanning areas such as Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Nursing and Technology, Animal Science, and Food Science and Technology. Zoonotic diseases, food and the environment, energy resources, and a host of other global issues are problems our world currently faces. No permanent solution has yet been found, regardless of the efforts that have been made to approach them within the confines of traditional disciplinary boundaries. To face these problems, we need to adopt an interdisciplinary approach that combines agriculture and medicine with engineering and the sciences to achieve new outlooks and ideas centered on harmony between people and their environment with the practical and sustainable use of natural resources. We are called upon to deepen the mutual bonds between disciplines and apply them in a broad range of areas. Working together as a whole and acting in concert across a wide range of disciplines, Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University is committed to making contributions to Veterinary Medicine on a worldwide scale and secure a healthier world through the provision of safe food resources. At the same time, we want to contribute to creating a prosperous and vibrant society by facing and tackling our century's challenges, such as maintaining biodiversity. View full university

The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation (TiHo) is a nationally and internationally recognized institution of higher education known for its excellence in veterinary science and its interdisciplinary focus. We are a leader in research, teaching and services in veterinary medicine and train young scientists in all areas of veterinary science. Our overall goal is the continual development of the science of veterinary medicine. The TiHo stands for long-standing competence in the field of veterinary medicine. It is an eminent scientific institution connecting modern science with university tradition. Since its founding in 1778 as the Roß-Arzney-Schule it has kept its independent status up until today thereby assuming an exceptional position in Germany. At the beginning of 2003 the TiHo was transformed to a university foundation – the State of Lower Saxony granting the university a greater personal responsibility and thereby more flexibility for legal arrangements. The TiHo has built up six specialist centres and integrates six clinics, 19 institutes and three special units. Additionally, in Ruthe, south of Hannover, and in Bakum near Vechta the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover runs two field offices training students, and conducting research projects. The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation (TiHo) stands for long-standing competence in the field of veterinary medicine. It is an eminent scientific institution connecting modern science with university tradition. Since its founding in 1778 as the Roß-Arzney-Schule it has kept its independent status up until today thereby assuming an exceptional position in Germany. At the beginning of 2003 the TiHo became an endowed university within a public foundation – the State of Lower Saxony granting the university a greater personal responsibility and thereby more flexibility for legal arrangements. The TiHo has built up six specialist centres and integrates six clinics, 19 institutes and three special units. Additionally, in Ruthe, south of Hannover, in Buesum in Schleswig-Holstein, and in Bakum near Vechta the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover runs three field stations training students, and conducting research projects. The University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation (TiHo) is a nationally and internationally recognized institution of higher education known for its excellence in veterinary science and its interdisciplinary focus. We are a leader in research, teaching and services in veterinary medicine and train young scientists in all areas of veterinary science. Our overall goal is the continual development of the science of veterinary medicine. Research at the TiHo is fundamentally devoted to increasing our understanding of the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases and to improving animal welfare. Furthermore, research is being conducted on the health of food animals, on the quality of food of animal origin and consumer safety, and on the importance of animal genetic diversity. These goals are supported by our continuing expansion of regional, national and international cooperative agreements with other universities and extramural research institutes. The TiHo provides its students an excellent education in all areas of veterinary medicine and animal biology in a broad context ranging from fundamental research to practical clinical training. The curriculum of the TiHo is also constantly under review within an ongoing dialog among students, teachers and practitioners in order to ensure everything possible is done within its legal framework to meet new challenges arising within the discipline and in society. It is the aim of the TiHo to enable its students to think independently and to seek solutions to problems, thus preparing them for lifelong learning. Students at the TiHo are expected to be interested in the natural sciences. They are also encouraged to work in university committees dedicated to maintaining and constantly improving the quality of their studies, to become involved in social issues, and to develop international contacts. Our patients and their owners are provided a complete range of treatments with the latest technologies in both clinical and herd health management contexts. Cooperation among TiHo specialists from a wide variety of disciplines makes it possible to work efficiently and effectively both in very specialized areas as well as in wide reaching interdisciplinary issues. The TiHo is also a leader in the prophylaxis and treatment of disease. As part of its duties in zoonosis control, public health, food safety and consumer protection, the TiHo is the primary authority for these issues. One of the central scientific goals of the TiHo is to constantly improve animal welfare and health. The TiHo is well known as an institution of higher learning and advanced research with a long tradition of excellence, competence, progressiveness and dedication. The TiHo is recognized for its innovativeness and excellence in research, teaching and services, which are constantly in great demand. The TiHo actively publicizes its achievements and services wherever appropriate, and is always available for expert consultation. It is the goal of the TiHo to increase acquisition of funds while using its means efficiently and effectively. Financial decisions at the TiHo are thus based on effective money management in combination with an appropriate level of investment. Funds are allocated on the basis of tasks assigned and results achieved in order to encourage innovation and increase motivation by rewarding excellence. In particular, the financial goals of the TiHo are to secure its public funding including its investments and the maintenance of facilities and technical resources to create financial possibilities for research and teaching by providing funding on the basis of performance to acquire external funding in both existing and innovative areas and to develop and sustain sources for the TiHo foundation. The TiHo is deeply dedicated to the international development of veterinary science. It maintains scientific contacts and official partnership agreements with numerous universities in other countries. These partnerships and international exchange programmes make possible an intense exchange of students and scientists and a wide range of joint research projects. A large number of foreign students are enrolled at the TiHo within the limits set by state admissions policy. The TiHo offers foreign students, interns and guest scientists opportunities to familiarize themselves here with all areas of veterinary medicine. Furthermore, alumni programmes are being developed to promote internationalization and strengthen ties with students from developing and emerging countries. Highly motivated employees are fundamental to our success in achieving the goals of the TiHo. The internal structures and procedures of the TiHo provide a flexible framework for fulfilling its fundamental goals and tasks in research, teaching and services. These structures and procedures provide the basis for efficient functioning and make it possible to accomplish tasks effectively. Decision-making pathways are direct and transparent. View full university

The Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) seeks to serve the veterinary profession and reward excellence. College Membership signifies that a veterinarian has expertise and competence in a nominated subject area. To become a College member, a candidate must have at least four years of post-graduate experience as a veterinarian and have completed both written and oral/practical examinations in one of the diverse range of subjects on offer. College Fellowship is associated with scholarly and technical excellence in a particular subject. Standards required for training and examination in Fellowship subjects meet or exceed the prerequisites for registration as a Veterinary Specialist in Australia and New Zealand. Science Week is a highly successful three-day scientific meeting held at the same venue as the College oral/practical examinations. It is a fantastic opportunity to attend cutting-edge presentations covering a wide range of disciplines and enjoy the collegial atmosphere engendered by College activities. The Chapter is a particular interest group that aims to bring together veterinary graduates who have an active interest in reproduction across all species. The Chapter was relatively new, having formed in 1998. The membership level examination expects knowledge of reproductive processes in all domestic species. Fellowship level examination is available within an individual species. An annual meeting to coincide with the College Science week is planned each year. Presentation of clinical case material, current research, or topical issues at the meeting is encouraged. The meeting provides an opportunity to present and actively discuss all aspects of comparative reproduction. Members of the Chapter usually have an individual species that are of particular interest to them, but discussing reproductive processes across a range of species in a more biological context is very useful to understand the many factors that may influence reproduction. Membership of the Chapter is open to all members of the College that have a fascination with reproduction. The Animal Welfare Chapter has been established to provide a forum for veterinarians' training to detailed knowledge and above-average competence in animal welfare in all species. This capability will be drawn from a broad base of knowledge across all body systems. Course content includes The Ethics of Animal Use, Physiological and Psychological Aspects of Adverse States, Animal Environments, The Veterinary Profession's Role in Animal Welfare, Veterinary Aspects of Animal Welfare, Specific Welfare Issues, Legislation and Animal Welfare and Human-Animal Relationships. Membership in this subject equips veterinarians to understand the scientific basis for optimum animal welfare and to be able to reason and debate the legal and ethical aspects of animal welfare coherently. The Aquatic Animal Health Chapter has been established to promote excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of aquatic animals' diseases, emphasizing those species that are kept for aquaculture or otherwise commercially exploited. The Cattle Chapter is the branch of the College made up of veterinarians who have a particular interest in dairy/ beef cattle medicine and production and ruminant nutrition. The Emergency and Critical Care Chapter will promote excellence in treating sick animals in the Emergent Period and the duration during which a disease remains life-threatening. The Medicine and Management of Laboratory Animals Chapter will promote excellence in medicine, management, care, well-being, and research and teaching of Laboratory Animals. The Chapter comprises a group of veterinarians unified to solve and improve eye problems in animals. It provides a forum for discussion, debate, and further understanding of eye diseases through regular meetings. The Chapter is a voice by which information can be disseminated to interested chapters, veterinarians, and non-veterinarians. The Chapter would seek to provide expertise through its fellows in assisting in the training and examination of fellowship candidates. The Chapter comprises a group of veterinarians unified to solve and improve the treatment of eye problems in animals. It provides a forum for discussion, debate, and further understanding of eye diseases through regular meetings. The Chapter is a voice by which information can be disseminated to interested chapters, veterinarians, and non-veterinarians. The Chapter would seek to provide expertise through its fellows in assisting in the training and examination of fellowship candidates. Also, the Chapter is responsible for the organization of Fellowship examinations. Success at these rigorous examinations allows eligibility for specialist registration. Intending candidates may be examined in either canine medicine or small animal medicine to gain entry to the Chapter. View full university