The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), established in 1889 and based in Izatnagar, Bareilly, is a leading institution dedicated to research and development in veterinary and animal sciences. With more than 200 faculty members, its work spans research, teaching, consultancy, extension education and technology transfer. IVRI serves students, researchers, veterinarians, farmers and other stakeholders through a broad network of campuses and regional stations.

The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma and certificate programmes, including veterinary science, biotechnology and dairy technology. Its research covers animal health and production, vaccines, diagnostics, therapeutics, genomics, stem cells and other emerging technologies. IVRI also provides clinical veterinary care, diagnostic testing, wildlife health services, biological products and cultures, animal feed and fodder analysis, and laboratory animal resources. Additional facilities include sophisticated instruments, a veterinary science museum and a national veterinary science library. Through training, mobile apps, publications, farmer outreach and commercialized technologies, IVRI supports the advancement of animal health, livestock productivity and veterinary knowledge.