IVRI Mukteshwar Campus - Indian Veterinary Research Institute

Indian Veterinary Research Institute Mukteshwar Campus

IVRI Mukteswar refers to the Indian Veterinary Research Institute campus located in Mukteshwar, Uttarakhand, established in 1893. This campus is an essential part of the broader IVRI network, focusing on research in veterinary science, animal husbandry, and livestock diseases, particularly in temperate regions. The well-maintained institute has a cold room that was historically used to preserve samples before the availability of freezers and deep freezers. Visitors to the institute can learn about its history and understand how veterinary research was conducted before modern technologies.

Location

Darima near KV Mukteshwarwalking distance from Mukteshwar Market

Entry Type

Free Entry

Exploration Time

2 hr

Opening Time

9:00 am

Closing Time

5:00 pm

Indian Veterinary Research Institute Mukteshwar Campus in Mukteshwar

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) at Mukteshwar traces its roots to the 1885 Indian Cattle Plague Commission, which recommended focused research on livestock diseases. Established in 1889 as the Imperial Bacteriological Laboratory in Pune, it was later moved to Mukteshwar in 1893 due to its favorable climate and isolation, ideal for vaccine preservation and disease research. The local hill cattle, prone to rinderpest, provided valuable study subjects.

In 1925, the institute was renamed the Imperial Institute of Veterinary Research. The Izatnagar sub-station was set up in 1913 for large-scale vaccine production. After independence, the institute became the Indian Veterinary Research Institute. Today, Mukteshwar houses key research divisions, including virology and temperate animal husbandry, and continues to be central to veterinary research and advancements in animal health.

IVRI Mukteshwar campus also offers post-graduate teaching and research in current and anticipatory areas of animal health and production, contributing to the advancement of veterinary science and shaping future professionals in the field.

Location of Indian Veterinary Research Institute Mukteshwar Campus

Indian Veterinary Research Institute Mukteshwar Campus is located in Darima near KV Mukteshwar ( walking distance from Mukteshwar Market).

Location & How to Reach Indian Veterinary Research Institute Mukteshwar Campus

IVRI Mukteshwar is situated in Darima, along the Bhatelia-Mukteswar Road in Uttarakhand.

To reach the institute, the nearest major town is Nainital, about 50 km away, which is well-connected by road. Alternatively, you can travel to Kathgodam Railway Station (around 63 km away) or Pantnagar Airport (approximately 97 km away) and take a taxi to reach Mukteswar. From there, local transport or taxis can guide you directly to the IVRI campus.

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