The department's objectives are fully aligned with those of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine:
- Uphold high standards in the training of both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Establish the faculty's laboratories as a national reference center for diagnosing animal diseases.
- Position the faculty as a leading scientific center dedicated to addressing animal health challenges.
- Carry out educational and research activities focused on herd health and production, as well as broader public health issues such as food safety and animal production.