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The School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at Bahir Dar University is dedicated to advancing veterinary education, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. Building on more than a decade of development since its origins in 2013, the School has grown from offering a single BVSc program within the Department of Animal Production and Technology to becoming an independent academic unit in 2016 under the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Today, SVM delivers three undergraduate programs (BVSc regular/extension and DVM) and three postgraduate specializations (Veterinary Microbiology, Public Health, and Epidemiology and Economics), fulfilling its mission to advance animal health and human well-being through education, discovery, and service.
The SVM aims to produce skilled, knowledgeable, and competent veterinary graduates, conduct strategic and demand-driven research, and deliver services that align with the university’s strategic objectives. The school is equipped with laboratories, animal farms, and a veterinary teaching clinic to support both educational and community engagement purposes. Its strategic location at Bahir Dar city, where farming communities are dwelling and several market-oriented livestock farms are emerging, makes SVM well-positioned for livestock and community health and veterinary education.
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05 December, 2025
Friday Seminar- Dr. Workneh Wondimagegn
The seminar addressed the Global Epidemiology of Rabies, focusing on its zoonotic importance and severe burden in Ethiopia (38,000 annual exposures). It highlighted challenges like weak coordination but stressed opportunities via the One Health Approach and the 'Zero by 2030' Initiative to achieve elimination.
25 September, 2025
A New Dawn for Veterinary Medicine: SVM-BDU Marks a Dynamic Progress
The School of Veterinary Medicine at Bahir Dar University has charted an ambitious path forward with the presentation of its Annual Report, 2025/26 Plan, and Five-Year Strategic Plan. The school’s vision is further energized by key faculty-led initiatives, including expanding community services, launching academic programs, and strengthening research and partnerships to become a center of excellence.
17 October, 2025
Friday Seminar- Dr. Hailu Mazengia Yimam
Facing the urgent threat of anthelmintic resistance, School of Veterinary Medicine is leading a charge for the sustainable use of Ivermectin. Following a well-attended seminar, the school is advancing a One Health strategy that includes creating a clinical manual and launching new research to safeguard this crucial drug.