The University shall have the following objectives, namely:—
(i) to advance and disseminate learning and knowledge in Veterinary and Animal Sciences and allied fields by fostering and promoting veterinary research;
(ii) to decide new courses and curricula based on the advances in the field of veterinary and animal science such as,—
(a) develop more appropriate livestock production and processing technologies, packages and systems that will be cost effective and profitable for the farmer;
(b) establish more efficient and cost effective animal disease control prevention and surveillance measures that will maintain a high standard of animal health;
(c) research on nutritional values of the various pastures and fodders according to establishment, preservation and ecological zones;
(d) prescribe standard for feeds and fodder and their nutritive values for suitable feeding packages for farmers;
(e) develop breeds and crosses of milch animals, small ruminants, poultry, pigs that are suited for Kerala's condition in terms of productivity, resistance and tolerance and to advise on suitable gene pools to be protected and preserved;
(f) conduct necessary tests and trials on the suitability and acceptability of new technologies like biotechnology, embryo transfer technology etc. and advise on its adoption or adaptation to local conditions etc.;
(iii) to undertake extension activities;
(iv) to collaborate and co-operate with regional, national and international research institutions and exchange any information that may be advantageous to livestock development in the State; and
(v) to act as the primary consulting and advisory body of the Government and various other agencies of policy making and implementing in the area of veterinary and Animal Sciences and Dairy Science and shall be competent to advice other State Government and national bodies in its area of expertise: and
(vi) such other purposes as the University may, from time to time determine.
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