Varsity Inducts Veterinary Doctors


Posted on: Mon 08-09-2014

The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike in Abia State has conducted an induction ceremony for its first set of veterinary doctors.
 
Speaking at the event, Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Hillary Odo Edeoga, said the university attaches great importance to the training of veterinary doctors and will support all programmes  and activities to enhance research, training  and learning. He called for increase in admission slots. 
 
The vice chancellor urged the doctors to use their knowledge and skills to prevent animal diseases, improve production, promote public health and advance veterinary knowledge through regular participation in formal and informal continuing education programmes.
 
Also speaking, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, Professor  Arunsi Kalu, said the college was created in 2006  with 200 level students from the College of Animal Science and Animal Production.