Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU) established in December 2010 as a full-fledged University, offers education, research and extension services in the field of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. Located in Pookot, Wayanad, in the State of Kerala, South India, KVASU comprises two Veterinary Colleges – College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, at Mannuthy and Pookode respectively; one College of Dairy Science and Technology at Mannuthy; and Research Stations, Veterinary Hospitals and Farms in different parts of Kerala. Not declared fit to receive Central/UGC assistance under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act-1956. The College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Mannuthy, established in 1955 by the Government of Kerala, is a pioneering institution in the field. The alumni of this college are working in different spheres across the globe. The University’s motto of ‘ideas in action’ clearly indicates the envisaged objectives of this institution and commitment to the farming community.KVASU is eyeing collaboration in genetics and cytogenetics with Edinburgh, wildlife and pharmacology with ONIRIS, pathology with Connecticut, wildlife medicine with the Royal Veterinary College and lab animal medicine with Ontario.