It has a unique history of excellence and development since inception. The college started under Agra University as a satellite branch of Mathura Veterinary College (U.P.). However, the degree of B.V.Sc. & A.H. was awarded to the first batch students of Mhow Veterinary College by Vikram University, Ujjain. The journey of this college did not stop here. After the first affiliation with Vikram University, it was shifted to JNKVV, Jabalpur from 1964, then RVSKVV, Gwalior from 2008 and finally affiliated to present University NDVSU, Jabalpur under the act 16 of M.P. Vidhan Sabha in 2009. Initially, the classes, academic works and student’s accommodation were started in the cantonment area building like bunglow No. 33, Dak bunglows and even then the state bus depot building. These facilities were continued till the college has its own huge building with required modern spaces and amenities for veterinary education at Rasalpura, 4 kilometers from Mhow and 18 km from Indore city.

History Of College

From its origin almost sixty years ago, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow (M.P.) has offered a distinctive education in a unique setting. The Institute takes a legitimate pride in its contributions and distinguished services pro rata in achieving the goals. The Institute has its long heritage and glorious history. The foundation stone of the college was laid on 27th December 1954 by Shri V.V. Dravid, the Minister of Labor and Dr. R.L. Kaushal the founder Principal.

The College was established as “College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry cum Livestock Research Institute” on 12th July 1955 in the lap of Malwa region. The present premises of the college were inaugurated by the first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru.

College became the constituent unit of the Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur on 2nd October 1964. In it’s more than 60 years of eventful journey the institute has been the torch bearer for the scientific development in the area of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry. After the establishment of Rajmata Vijayaraje Sindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior on 19th August 2008, this college became the constituent unit of this Vishwa Vidyalaya. Later the college became the constituent unit of newly established Madhya Pradesh Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur on 3rd Nov. 2009. Now the new name of university is Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University (NDVSU) w.e.f. 3rd Nov. 2012.

Education

Courses Offered:

• Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc.&A.H.)
• Master of Veterinary Science (M.V.Sc.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Research:

Research has been an integral part to keep pace with the advancements in the field of Veterinary and Animal Science. The scientists have been engaged in research work since the inception of the college. The scientists and faculty members have published more than 2000 research papers in various national and international journals of repute. A new species of filarid worm Gallifilaria mhowensis was recorded for the first time in the world from this college. One of the pioneer research works on Ranikhet vaccine in poultry was carried out in the institute and various prestigious awards and honours were received by the faculties of the institute.  Hari Om Ashram Trust Award in 1975 was given to Dr. B.S. Malik, Dr. S.K. Tanwani and Bhatnagar and Nair memorial award in 1978 to Dr. B.S. Malik and Dr. S.K. Tanwani for the research work on CDF66 strain.
 

Systematic and coordinated approaches to research in the different disciplines have been adopted. Research work on public health diseases of zoonotic importance, food borne and other microorganisms, environmental pollutants, toxicities, herbal formulations, feed analyses and formulation related to animal nutrition and studies on economic traits of livestock and poultry are being carried out as a part of curricular research programme.

Post graduate students also utilize the facilities at laboratories of collaborative institutes for their curricular research work.

Extension:

Consultancy and advisory services are provided in the area of livestock health, production, feeding and management to the State Veterinary Department, Livestock owners, NGO’s and people belonging to tribal areas. To extend the benefits of research findings and to make the utility of the college extension activities in rural areas training programmes for the farmers and field veterinarians, animal health camps, livestock awareness camps, kisan goshthi, film shows, exhibitions, cattle fairs, Kisan Mela, farmers meet, vaccination and treatment camps and exhibitions demonstrations and lectures are being organized by the institute. A short period training program on dairying and poultry keeping for the rural masses were also organized. A well-equipped Ambulatory Clinic of the college visits to several rural areas for timely treatment of diseased animals and pregnancy diagnosis, artificial insemination and prevention of infectious diseases. Professional services have also been rendered through the well-equipped Veterinary hospital with X-Ray and indoor facilities. The aligned animals from adjacent villages as well as the patients coming from far-flung areas of the state take the advantage of this hospital.  The technical staffs of this college arrange lectures and demonstrations for farmers as well as for field veterinarians.

Faculty in position

Professors: 11
Associate Professors: 04
Assistant Professors: 31