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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|University in Khanapara, Assam, India}}<br />
{{Infobox university<br />
| name = Assam Veterinary and Fishery University<br />
| native_name = অসম পশুপালন আৰু মৎস্য বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়<br />
| established = 2025<br />
| type = Public<br />
| chancellor = <br />
| vice_chancellor = Dr. Niranjan Kalita<ref> https://www.ptinews.com/story/national/governor-administers-oath-to-vc-of-assam-veterinary-and-fishery-university/3003425</ref><br />
| city = Guwahati<br />
| state = Assam<br />
| country = India<br />
| campus = Urban<br />
| website = {{URL|www.avfu.ac.in}}<br />
<!--| affiliates = <br />
* College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara<br />
* College of Fishery Science, Raha<br />
* Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, North Lakhimpur<br />
* Other affiliated colleges under Assam Agricultural University<br />
| research_stations =<br />
* Mandira Research Station<br />
* Byrnihat Research Station<br />
* Five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)--><br />
}}<br />
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'''Assam Veterinary and Fishery University''' (AVFU), formerly '''College of Veterinary Science''' is a [[Veterinary medicine|veterinary]] university situated in [[Khanapara]], [[Assam]], India. The university focuses on veterinary and [[fishery]] sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Assam To Establish Veterinary And Fishery University |url=https://m.guwahatiplus.com/article/assam-to-establish-veterinary-and-fishery-university/31112 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=guwahatiplus.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==History==<br />
The Assam Veterinary and Fishery University Bill, 2024, was passed by the Assam Assembly on the fourth day of its Autumn Session.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Assam Veterinary and Fishery University Bill, 2024 |url=https://assambidhansabha.org/legislation/bills/introduced/157 |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=assambidhansabha |language=en}}</ref> It was introduced by Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora, to establish a new university specializing in veterinary and fishery sciences.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=ATULBORA2|number=1829159929535447330|title=Today marks a significant milestone for Assam's veterinary and fisheries sectors as the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University Bill, 2024 has been passed in the Assam Legislative Assembly. This university will be a game-changer in making Assam self-reliant in livestock, poultry, and fisheries sectors. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Hon'ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa for his visionary guidance and unwavering commitment to developing these sectors and ensuring the welfare of farmers.}}</ref><br />
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Later, the university was formed in February, 2024 by merging existing veterinary colleges and the College of Fishery Science in Assam that was earlier under the Assam Agriculture University, Jorhat.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Digital |first=Sentinel |date=2024-08-30 |title=Assam Assembly Passes Veterinary And Fishery University Bill |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/topheadlines/assam-assembly-veterinary-and-fishery-university-bill-passed |access-date=2024-09-24 |website=The Sentinel |language=en}}</ref> This initiative was part of the Government of Assam's efforts to create a specialized institution that would cater to the growing demand for skilled professionals in veterinary and fishery sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Establishment Of Assam Veterinary And Fishery University: A Great Beginning Of A Bright Future |url=http://babrone.edu.in/blog/?p=5522 |website=Babrone.edu.in}}</ref><br />
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The College of Veterinary Science was established in 1948 at Nagaon as Assam Veterinary College, with 33 students in its first batch.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Veterniary College |url=http://www.vetbifg.ac.in/introduction.php |access-date=2024-09-25 |website=www.vetbifg.ac.in}}</ref> After independence, the college began its journey toward becoming a premier institute. It became a part of Assam Agricultural University in 1969.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Science |first=Khanapara Indian Agricultural Universities Association (7th: 1976: College of Veterinary |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XxrZZwEACAAJ |title=Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Convention of The Indian Agricultural Universities Association Held at Assam Agricultural University Coolege of Veterinary Science, Khanpara: Gauhati April 15-18, 1976 |date=1976 |publisher=Assam Agriculture University |language=en}}</ref><br />
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The college initially offered a 3-year G.V.Sc. diploma. Later, it introduced the Trimester System and postgraduate courses in five disciplines. The intake for B.V.Sc. & A.H. increased from 65 to 150 by 1985. By 1995, it adopted Veterinary Council of India regulations. Currently, 100 students enroll in B.V.Sc. & A.H., with 10 and 4 seats available for M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. programs, respectively.<ref name=":1" /><br />
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==Colleges and Departments==<br />
AVFU comprises various colleges and departments that provide specialized education and training:<br />
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#College of Veterinary Science: Located in Khanapara, this college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in veterinary science.<ref>{{cite web|title=Khanapara College of Veterinary Science conducts month-long PRA prog|website=NorthEast Now|date=2018-04-02|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/khanapara-college-veterinary-science-conducts-month-long-pra-programme.html|access-date=2024-11-17}}</ref><br />
# Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science, North Lakhimpur, Assam offering B.V.Sc. & A.H.<br />
#[[College of Fisheries, Raha]]: Situated in Raha, this college focuses on fishery science education and research.<ref name=":0" /><br />
#Research Stations: The university oversees multiple research stations that facilitate practical learning and research activities related to veterinary and fishery sciences.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Assam Tribune|title=Assam fishery department directs 4 institutes to detect presence of formalin in imported fishes|website=The Assam Tribune|date=2023-04-28|url=https://assamtribune.com/assam/assam-fishery-department-directs-4-institutes-to-detect-presence-of-formalin-in-imported-fishes-1473906|access-date=2024-11-17}}</ref><br />
#Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs): AVFU also manages 5 KVKs{{efn|"Krishi Vigyan Kendra" translates to "Agricultural Science Center" in English. These centers located at Kamrup, Morigaon, North Lakhimpur, Baksa and Barpeta are established by ICAR, aim to train farmers, demonstrate new technologies, and provide solutions to agricultural challenges.}} that serve as agricultural extension centers, providing training and resources to local farmers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) - AAU|website=AAU|url=https://www.aau.ac.in/kvks|access-date=2024-11-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Assam: Krishi Vigyan Kendra animal health camp held in Lakhimpur|website=Sentinel Assam|date=2024-07-22|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/assam-news/assam-krishi-vigyan-kendra-animal-health-camp-held-in-lakhimpur|access-date=2024-11-17}}</ref><br />
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==Notes==<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* [http://www.vetbifg.ac.in/ Official website]<br />
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[[Category:Animal research institutes]]<br />
[[Category:Fisheries and aquaculture research institutes in India]]<br />
[[Category:Veterinary schools in India]]<br />
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