Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was established in Ludhiana by an act of the Punjab Legislature No. 16 of 2005 notified in the Punjab Government Gazette on August 9, 2005, and it started functioning w.e.f. April 21, 2006, for promoting livestock production, health, and prevention of the disease(s) through integrated teaching, research, and extension program (s).

The mission of the college is to produce veterinary graduates, scientists, and extension workers for promoting better livestock health, by preventing disease, and increasing the production and reproduction of livestock, thus improving the quality of rural life in Punjab.

• To provide an adequate supply of trained veterinary professionals including Master’s and Doctorate level specialists capable of handling livestock health and production aspects according to the needs of the State Government and allied agencies.
• To undertake research work in selected areas and wherever applicable following a multidisciplinary approach.
• To provide opportunities for continuing education for professionals in Veterinary Science.
• To provide consultancy and specialist services to livestock owners, government, semi-government and allied agencies.
• To run “Referral” hospitals for specialized treatment and also to provide clinical training to the students.
• To provide technical expert advice to different governments and other agencies whenever called upon.
• To foster faculty development by providing opportunities to participate in appropriate training programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, symposia, etc., and avail other opportunities in exchange programs.
• To encourage cooperation and collaboration with other departments, colleges, universities, and industries, both nationally and internationally.

• College of Veterinary Science, Ludhiana
• College of Animal Biotechnology
• College of Dairy Science and Technology
• College of Fisheries
• College of Veterinary Science, Rampura Phul
• Veterinary Polytechnic, Kaljharani