The department's mission is fully aligned with that of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine:

It offers a strong and unique integration between clinical and basic sciences, with effective coordination across subjects such as anatomical and clinical pathology, clinical chemistry, poultry diseases, epidemiology and herd health, meat and dairy safety, and overall animal health. This integration supports the faculty's core activities in teaching, research, and community service.

The department is committed to educating and training undergraduate and graduate students to excel in food safety roles within factories, academic institutions, and other organizations. It also provides specialized education and training for the industrial sector, public health institutions, and consumers.

Furthermore, the department fosters opportunities for education, research, and community partnership programs that benefit animals, humans, and the environment by promoting animal health, alleviating animal suffering, enhancing efficient animal production, conserving animal and environmental resources, and protecting public health.