Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana was established in 1862 at Poona with one year course which was later upgraded as the first Veterinary College at Lahore in 1882.

Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was established at Ludhiana by an act of the Punjab Legislature No. 16 of 2005 notified in the Punjab Government Gazette on August 09, 2005 and it started functioning w.e.f. April 21 for promoting livestock production, health and prevention of the disease(s) through integrated teaching, research and extension programme(s).

The college is recognized by the Veterinary Council of India and has obtained accreditation from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in the year 2004.

A part of the Lahore Veterinary College was shifted to Hisar in 1948 after partition. Later the College of Veterinary Medicine was set up in 1969 as constituent college of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana.

Now this college is a part of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana.

The College was created to be a centre of regional, national and international excellence in research and learning in animal health and production.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

To provide adequate supply of trained veterinary professionals including Master’s and Doctorate level specialists capable of handling livestock health and production aspects according to the needs of the State Government and allied agencies.

To undertake research work in selected areas and wherever applicable following multidisciplinary approach.

To provide opportunities for continuing education for professionals in Veterinary Science.

To provide consultancy and specialist services to livestock owners, government, semi-government and allied agencies.

To run “Referral” hospitals for specialized treatment and also to provide clinical training to the students.

To provide technical expert advise to different government and other agencies whenever called upon.

To foster faculty development by providing opportunities to participate in appropriate training programmes, conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia etc. and avail other opportunities in exchange programmes.

To encourage cooperation and collaboration with other departments, colleges, universities and industries, both nationally and internationally.