PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN VETERINARY SKILL

The Professional Diploma in Veterinary Skill (PDVS) is an advanced training program designed to develop practical and technical skills in animal healthcare and livestock management. The course aims to prepare skilled personnel who can assist veterinarians and support animal health services in farms, veterinary clinics, and rural communities.

This program provides comprehensive knowledge of animal anatomy and physiology, animal nutrition, livestock management, disease identification, and preventive healthcare practices. Students are trained in practical veterinary skills such as animal handling, vaccination, deworming, first aid treatment, wound management, and assisting in minor veterinary procedures.

The course also focuses on the management of dairy animals, goats, sheep, poultry, and companion animals, along with basic knowledge of breeding, artificial insemination awareness, and newborn animal care. Special emphasis is placed on maintaining hygiene, biosecurity, and animal welfare standards to prevent the spread of diseases and improve animal productivity.

Through a combination of theoretical learning, laboratory practice, and field training, students gain hands-on experience in veterinary support services. The program is particularly useful for individuals interested in working in veterinary hospitals, livestock farms, dairy and poultry units, animal health centers, and non-governmental organizations involved in animal welfare and rural development.

Upon completion of the program, graduates can pursue careers as Veterinary Assistants, Animal Health Technicians, Livestock Supervisors, Veterinary Field Workers, or Animal Care Specialists, contributing to the improvement of animal health and the livestock sector.

1. Introduction to Veterinary Science

• Scope and importance of veterinary services
• Role of veterinary professionals
• Types of domestic animals (cattle, buffalo, goat, sheep, poultry, pets)
• Basics of animal health and disease

2. Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Animals

• Structure of animal body
• Digestive system
• Respiratory system
• Circulatory system
• Reproductive system
• Nervous system

3. Livestock Management

• Dairy cattle management
• Goat and sheep management
• Poultry management
• Housing systems for livestock
• Clean milk production

4. Animal Nutrition

• Types of animal feed
• Balanced ration for livestock
• Nutritional requirements of different animals
• Fodder production and feed preservation

5. Animal Handling and Welfare

• Safe handling and restraint of animals
• Animal welfare principles
• Stress management in animals
• Farm hygiene and sanitation

Practical Training (Semester 1)

• Identification of animal breeds
• Animal handling techniques
• Feed preparation and ration formulation
• Farm visit and observation

6. Veterinary Pharmacology (Basic)

• Introduction to veterinary medicines
• Antibiotics and antiparasitic drugs
• Anti-inflammatory drugs
• Vitamins and mineral supplements

7. Common Animal Diseases

• Infectious diseases of livestock
• Parasitic diseases
• Nutritional deficiency diseases
• Zoonotic diseases

8. Preventive Veterinary Care

• Vaccination programs
• Deworming practices
• Biosecurity measures
• Disease control and prevention

9. Veterinary First Aid and Clinical Assistance

• Treatment of wounds and injuries
• Fever and diarrhea management
• Basic treatment procedures
• Assisting veterinarian in clinical practices

10. Reproduction and Breeding Management

• Heat detection in animals
• Artificial insemination awareness
• Pregnancy care
• Calf and newborn animal management

Field Training / Internship

• 1–3 months practical training in:
  • Veterinary hospitals
  • Dairy farms
  • Poultry farms
  • Livestock farms
  • Animal health centers

Evaluation

• Written Examination
• Practical Examination
• Internship Report
• Viva Voce