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The Faculty of Veterinary Science is the first veterinary faculty established in Afghanistan. It was founded in 1340 Hijri Shamsi (1961 AD) as part of Kabul University, following a recommendation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Government of Afghanistan. From its inception, the Faculty introduced a five-year academic program leading to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
In its early years, the Faculty operated within the Faculty of Agriculture at Kabul University and faced significant challenges due to limited infrastructure and resources. As a result, academic activities were suspended in 1342 Hijri Shamsi (1963 AD). During this period, a group of students was sent abroad to continue their veterinary education. Upon their return, the Faculty’s academic activities gradually resumed.
The Faculty of Veterinary Science was officially reactivated in Hoot 1352 Hijri Shamsi (February 1974) by Presidential Decree No. 846 issued by the late President Mohammad Daoud Khan. Soon after, the first new cohort of students was admitted in Sawr 1353 Hijri Shamsi (April 1974).
To support its growth and development, the Government of Afghanistan constructed a dedicated three-storey building for the Faculty within the Kabul University campus. This facility includes modern classrooms, laboratories, a library, administrative offices, and other essential academic resources, and it continues to serve the Faculty today.
With the support of a UNDP/FAO project, the Faculty was equipped with advanced laboratory and office facilities, a well-resourced scientific library, and highly qualified international veterinary professors and specialists. The project also established a mobile veterinary clinic, enabling students to gain practical field experience beyond the university campus.
Today, the Faculty of Veterinary Science remains a cornerstone of veterinary education in Afghanistan, playing a vital role in animal health, public health, and the development of the livestock sector.