Mandates
(1) To conduct Research into all aspects of animal diseases, their Treatment and Control.
(2) To Develop and Produce animal Vaccines, Sera and Biological to meet the National demand.
(3) To provide Surveillance and Diagnosis of animal diseases.
(4) To introduce Exotic Stock for improved egg, meat and milk production. (5) To Train intermediate Manpower in Veterinary Laboratory Technology and Animal Health and Production Technology.
Collaborations
(1) Development of an Independent Bacterial Vaccine Production, Laboratory (BVPL) for CGMP Compliance towards establishing a Vaccine Company.
(2) Special Research Programme: Isolation, Serological and Molecular Characterization of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus of Poultry in Nigeria.
(3) Collaborate with ADPs to extend technologies to farmers for mass adoption.
(4) Collaborate with other stakeholders to veterinary health technologies.
Opportunities
(1) Preparing and organizing extension packages and activities for women-in-agriculture (WIA).
(2) Organizing open day/interactive sessions for farmers and other stakeholders.
(3) Organizing workshops/seminars to address relevant veterinary health problems.