Department of veterinary anatomy

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI COUNCIL VISIT TO FACULTY

The University of Nairobi Council on Monday 16, 2024 visited the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to gain an in-depth understanding of its academic processes, research initiatives, and supporting infrastructure.

The Council was received by the Dean and Faculty management committee members, where the Dean introduced them to the council.

During the visit, they explored the faculty’s academic programs, and overall quality assurance mechanisms.

VARSITY RANKED TOP IN 2023 UNIRANKS

The University of Nairobi's top ranking is a reflection of the University’s unwavering dedication to academic excellence, research, and innovation, ensuring student satisfaction, and contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals.

UON LAUNCHED AN ANIMAL HEALTH, MOLECULAR AND DIAGNOSTICS LABORATORY

UoN’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine launched a state of the art Animal Health, Molecular and Diagnostics laboratory. The Lab is a collaborative initiative between the University of Nairobi and Washington State University through the Feed the Future programme. In his opening speech, the Vice Chancellor Prof.

Students conduct practical experiments in Toxicity studies

Students from the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology had the opportunity to conduct extensive practical experiments in Toxicity studies on Paragon Insecticidal spray formulation.

Toxicity studies in the animal models are done to determine the dose level recommended for the treatment of disease. Toxicity testing is paramount in the screening of newly developed drugs before it can be used on animals.