Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Kishanganj
Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna
About the Department
The Department of Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology came into existence in the year 2022 at the College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Kishanganj.
The department aims to impart quality education to undergraduate students and carry out research and extension work in zoonoses, public health, epidemiology, food safety and antimicrobial resistance.
Faculty members are engaged in the development of laboratory infrastructure, capacity building for the college and extension activities, including awareness camps, seminars and training programmes.
Research Activities
Prevailing Marketing Practices for Poultry Meat and Its Quality Assessment in Kishanganj
Status: Ongoing Research Project
Co-PI: Dr. Diksha P. Gourkhede
Project Code: DR/CVS/LPT-01/2024-25
Faculty Members
Facilities
The department has three laboratories for undergraduate teaching purposes.
Milk Hygiene Laboratory
Meat Hygiene Laboratory
Zoonoses-cum-Epidemiology Laboratory
Academic Activities
Undergraduate courses as per MSVE-2016 are planned for the Third Professional Year.
Credit Hours: 3+1 = 4
Undergraduate Course – Theory
| Sr. No. | Course No. / Units | Course Title / Unit Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIT-1 | VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY |
| 2 | UNIT-2 | VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY |
| 3 | UNIT-3 | ZOONOTIC DISEASES |
| 4 | UNIT-4 | ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE |
Undergraduate Course – Practical
| Sr. No. | Course No. / Units | Course Title / Unit Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIT-1 | VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY |
| 2 | UNIT-2 | VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY |
| 3 | UNIT-3 | ZOONOTIC DISEASES |
| 4 | UNIT-4 | ENVIRONMENTAL HYGIENE |