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