CVM is the first veterinary school in the country, and from 1920-1960, was the sole source of the country’s veterinary manpower needs. CVM aims to strengthen its leadership as the country’s center of excellence in veterinary medicine education, research and extension, and to become one of Asia’s leading institutions in the field. It participates in multidisciplinary activities for promotion and enhancement of biomedical and agricultural concerns. CVM undertakes research in various fields of veterinary medicine, including animal production and veterinary public health, and provides client-oriented veterinary services in urban and rural areas. CVM-UPLB was designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as the Center of Excellence (COE) in veterinary education in the Philippines.