About the Department

The Department of Livestock Products Technology was established in 2023 at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CoVAS), Arrabari, Kishanganj, Bihar. The department focuses on the scientific processing, preservation, quality evaluation, value addition, and safety of milk, meat, eggs, and their products. It provides undergraduate education, practical training, and research opportunities in accordance with Veterinary Council of India (VCI) norms.

The department comprises the Milk and Milk Products Technology Laboratory, Meat and Meat Products Technology Laboratory, and Pilot Plant, which facilitate practical training and research in product processing, preservation, quality assessment, food hygiene, and value addition. The department also encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and the development of diversified livestock products to minimize post-harvest losses and enhance economic returns.

Through extension and outreach activities, the department promotes awareness of clean milk production, the nutritional importance of eggs, hygienic meat handling, food safety, and value addition. Programmes such as World Milk Day, World Egg Day, and Animal Health Camps-cum-Kisan Samvad provide opportunities to interact with farmers and rural communities. These initiatives strengthen the integration of teaching, research, and extension, promote safe and nutritious animal-origin foods, and support improved livelihoods for farmers and other stakeholders in the livestock sector.