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The SR Foundation for Education and Research will implement these activities in India by establishing (i) veterinary colleges, (ii) large and small animal hospitals & shelters, (iii) large and small animal clinics & farms, and (iv), conference & training centers. The animal hospitals, shelters, and clinics will be affiliated with the colleges. They will all provide a venue for college students to gain hands-on training in livestock management/disease prevention as well as research opportunities in veterinary medicine and sciences.

The SR Foundation of Education and Research will have the following objectives:

• Establish facilities for veterinary education and research in India that meets current national/international standards.


• Develop graduates who will acquire both theoretical and practical training in veterinary science and medicine through a balanced academic curriculum based on national/international guidelines.


• Develop an international faculty/student exchange program for sharing and transferring current practices in veterinary sciences and medicine.


• Provide education/training to students, professionals, and livestock owners to:
• Improve the health and productivity of animals in farm sectors and rural households.
• Improve breeding procedures.
• Improve the livelihoods of rural families in India who are totally dependent on land-scarce farm animals.


• Implement, through animal hospitals and shelters, programs for the prevention and management of major diseases in animals by means of proper vaccination, nutrition, and monitoring.


• Vaccination and care of loose/stray dogs in cities using an ID monitoring system


• Care of loose/stray large animals (cattle) through an ID monitoring system and animal shelters.


• Establish, through the animal clinics, research programs in following areas:
• Dairy
• Poultry
• Swine
• Aquaculture
• Canine/feline/equine


• Educate students, professionals, and concerned public on (i) how to prevent cruelty to animals, and (ii) how to improve survival of animals during natural calamities like drought and flood.


• Establish veterinary programs that address food safety for agriculture/dairy products in India and the world.


• Promote educational programs for global food safety.


• Establish programs that will ensure food safety of animal products exported from India to the US, Europe, and other countries.

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