Academic Departments

The College has three academic departments adequately equipped with facilities for efficient instruction.

Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences (DBVS)

DBVS offers courses in Macroscopic Anatomy, Microscopic Anatomy, Animal Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Embryology, Pharmacology, and Physiology. It has four laboratories, namely, Anatomy, Embryology/Histology, Physiology, and Pharmacology. DBVS also manages the Dr. Jose A. Solis Exhibit Hall.

Current Researches

  1. Characterization of genetic resources of goat
  2. Effects of medicinal plants on the laboratory mouse - restate
  3. Estrogenic activity in water samples from Laguna Lake � restate
  4. Genetic and production traits of domestic buffaloes
  5. Histological characterization of the Philippine wild mouse, Philippine carabao, and pigs
  6. Morphometric characteristics of gamefowls in the Philippines
  7. Serum biochemical profile of cattle and carabao crossbreds

Contact Person

Bella C. Cruzana, DVM, PhD
Assistant Professor 7
Department Chair
Telefax: +63 49 536 7512

Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences (DVPS)

DVPS offers courses in Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, and Public Health. The laboratories of the department include Microbiology, Parasitology, Pathology, Public Health, Veterinary Immunology, and Veterinary Molecular Biology. The Parasite Collection and Reference Center is also being supervised by the DVPS. In addition, the UPLB-DOST Virology/Vaccine R and D Laboratory is being managed by DVPS.

Current Researches

  1. Anti-parasitic drugs and vitamins in dairy cattle and chickens
  2. Clinical and hematological profile of Philippine wild animals
  3. Efficacy of medicinal plants against animal parasites
  4. Hair coat color of stray cats
  5. Serological detection of Neospora caninum in cattle, water buffaloes and dogs
  6. Isolation and identification of bacteria and fungi in animals
  7. Development of serological test for fasciolosis in ruminants
  8. Studies on influenza viruses in horses and pigs

Contact Person

Billy P. Divina, DVM, MSc
Associate Professor 2
Department Chair
Telefax: +63 49 536 2728

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences (DVCS)

DVCS is situated at the CVM Tabon Field Station together with the VTH-Tabon Station. It offers courses in Clinics, Diagnostic Imaging, Ethics and Jurisprudence, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Theriogenology and Zootechnics. It has four laboratories, namely Large Animal Surgery, Small Animal Surgery, Theriogenology and Zootechnics.

Current Researches

  1. Herbal medicine for treatment of diseases and disorders in domestic animals
  2. Ultrasonography of thoracic, abdominal and reproductive organs of Philippine water buffalo, Philippine native sheep, Philippine native goat and Philippine native horse
  3. Cryopreservation of spermatozoa and embryos of domestic and wild animals
  4. Application of artificial insemination and embryo transfer techniques in domestic and wild animals
  5. Weight determination using external body measurements in domestic animals
  6. Acupuncture analgesia and therapy in domestic animals

Contact Person

Rio John T. Ducusin, DVM, MAgr, PhD
Associate Professor 7
Department Chair