Profile/ Genesis / History
Previously, it was a one year certificate course of Livestock Inspector. Considering the present trend towards the animal husbandry sector, Government of Gujarat has upgraded the one year livestock inspector course in the three year (six semesters) diploma course in “Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry" at Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh vide resolution no. AHS/10211/MUMAK/44-P.2 of Agricultural & Cooperation Department, Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar.
Polytechnic at Glance:
Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry, Junagadh has been preferred destination amongst various Polytechnics for acquiring knowledge in the field of animal husbandry across the state since last several years. The institute consistently attracts the finest and the best of students for its diploma programme. Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry has a rich tradition of pursuing excellence in terms of academic programmes and fostering practical skills. Students are exposed to challenging field based academics, sports, cultural and organizational activities at this vibrant campus. The presence of modern facilities and Farm Practice Training (internship) opportunities help students to excel and be ahead in the competitive professional environment. In the last seven years, Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry has produced many illustrious students, whose contributions towards farmer’s welfare and at state level have been significant.
Vision and Mission
For the overall development of competence and confidence amongst the students for entrepreneurship training in dairy farming or mixed/ diversified farming and good animal husbandry practices, the centre will have the following objectives.
- To impart and educate the students with grass root level training on Good Animal Husbandry Practices and Animal Health Care Management is leading to diploma in Animal Husbandry.On successful completion of three years of study student shall be awarded "Diplomain Animal Husbandry".
- Practical orientation and exposure to field realistic situations of animal husbandry.
- To impart training on improved technique, skill and knowledge of veterinary and animal husbandry for sustainable and profitable dairy farming.
- Strengthening of the Veterinary First Aid services of the state.
- To strengthen the existing facilities of the livestock inspector's training centre
Principal / Dean
Dr. G.P. Sabapara
PrincipalQualification: Ph.D.
Specialized subject: Livestock Production & Management
Contact Address
Polytechnic in Animal Husbandry
Ivnagar Road, Near Cattle Breeding Farm Kamdhenu University, Junagadh-362001 Gujarat (India)