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The Livestock Assistant Diploma (LAD) at GIMS is a professional 2-year undergraduate diploma program designed to produce highly skilled livestock assistants, veterinary technicians, and extension workers capable of supporting the dairy, poultry, and animal husbandry sectors in Pakistan. As the livestock and veterinary industries expand, this program bridges foundational veterinary sciences, animal care, feed nutrition, and extension education to prepare competent personnel for sustainable animal farm management.
Our curriculum covers key subject areas such as animal anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, poultry production, and theriogenology alongside practical field rotations and farm internships. Supported by modern farm equipment, specialized diagnostics lab settings, and a dedicated 10-credit hour practical Internship in both the 2nd and 4th semesters, GIMS graduates are fully prepared to excel as veterinary technicians, poultry supervisors, artificial insemination technicians, and livestock extension workers.
Train directly at active dairy and poultry farming operations.
Complete two distinct 10-credit-hour internships during the 2-year program.
Learn to conduct parasite tests, blood tests, and vaccine procedures.
Study under experienced DVM doctors and livestock research scientists.
Learn how to manage commercial livestock farms profitably.
Access placement options in veterinary clinics and government extension centers.
Support veterinarians in pet clinics and livestock hospitals.
Manage dairy operations, animal health, and milking systems.
Manage poultry health, breeding schedules, and biosafety protocols.
Perform artificial insemination procedures and genetic breeding support.
Manage feed formulation, processing machinery, and chemical quality control.
Educate rural farmers on livestock nutrition and modern farming.
Ensure humane treatment and hygienic conditions in farms and shelters.
Run laboratory tests on animal blood and milk samples.
Original semester-by-semester plan — applicable to students admitted before 2026 intake.
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A candidate holding an Intermediate Science Certificate (Pre-Medical), F.Sc. or an equivalent certificate (certified by IBCC) from a recognized board/institution with at least 45% marks (excluding 20 marks for Hafiz-e-Quran) shall be eligible for admission to the Livestock Assistant Diploma program. Admission is strictly on an open merit basis based on marks obtained in the last degree.
Age Limit: A candidate must not be more than 23 years of age on the month of admission, provided that the Vice Chancellor may relax the age limit in very exceptional cases.
Maximum GPA: 4.00 | Degree Requirement: Min 2.50 CGPA
To remain on the university roll, a student must maintain the following minimum CGPA:
| Semester | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
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| CGPA | 0.75 | 1.00 | 1.25 | 1.50 |