B.V.Sc & AH

Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

B.V.Sc & AH or Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry is an undergraduate Veterinary Science professional course.  Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry is the application of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles to various types of animals. In other words, Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & AH) is a course that deals with curing, treating as well as studying the various diseases occurring in animals and birds, thus studying the physiology of the animals in detail. The Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & AH) degree course covers the study of subjects like Veterinary Anatomy & Histology, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Parasitology, etc. The degree course is awarded after successfully completing a 4½ to 5 years program of study.

B.V.Sc & AH Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks secured from a recognized board of the country.
• Veterinary Council of India conducts an All India Common Entrance Examination known as All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT) in the month of May each year for filling up of 15% of the total no. of seats of each Veterinary college of the States where the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 extends.
• Some of the State Universities also conduct separate entrance examination to get admission to their B.V.Sc & AH degree course. Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e. total marks aggregated in the final exams of 10+2 and the entrance exam.

B.V.Sc & AH Syllabus

Syllabus of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.V.Sc & AH Colleges

• Assam Agricultural University - AAU, Jorhat
• Anand Agricultural University - AAU, Anand
• Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Agricultural Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur
• Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi

B.V.Sc & AH Course Suitability

• They should have a genuine love and compassion for animals and be able to read the signs from the animal's behaviour and diagnose the ailment.
• They must also be able to handle emergencies and work in physically disagreeable conditions, or in rural areas where working hours may be long and irregular, and working conditions uncomfortable.
• They should have the ability to put the animals at ease, to do teamwork, have powers of observation, adaptability, and indifference to the conditions of work.

How is the B.V.Sc & AH Course Beneficial?

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc & AH) degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Sc and a Ph.D. degree in Veterinary Science, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university/college.
• After completing B.V.Sc & AH degree, one can apply for Master’s and Doctoral degrees as there are many specialisations in Veterinary Science such as in Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Reproduction, Livestock Products Technology, Livestock Production & Management, Masters in Wildlife Science, Poultry Science, Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Parasitology, Veterinary Pathology, Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Physiology, Veterinary Biochemistry, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary Animal Husbandry Extension, Veterinary Public Health, etc.
• B.V.Sc & AH degree is very suitable for animal lovers.

B.V.Sc & AH Employment Areas

• Animal Resource Development Centres
• Animal Husbandry & Dairying Departments
• Breeding Farms / Hatchery
• Biological Products and Vaccine Product Plants
• Consultancy Firms
• Dairy Farms
• Drug Research Institutions
• Disease Investigation Centres
• Feed Processing Industry
• Insurance Companies
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• Ministry of Agriculture
• Meat / Milk Processing Plants
• National Parks
• Poultry Farms
• Para Veterinary Staff Training Schools
• Veterinary Centres / Veterinary Hospitals / Veterinary Instruments and Equipment Industry
• Zoos and Wildlife Centres

B.V.Sc & AH Job Types

• Animal Farm Manager
• Animal Care & Service Worker
• Biological Scientist
• Lecturer
• Pharmacy Research Scientist
• Senior Medical Representative
• Veterinary Consultant / Veterinary Assistant
• Veterinary Researcher / Veterinary Technologist
• Veterinarian / Veterinary Doctor / Veterinary Surgeon