Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science is headed by I/C HOD cum Associate Professor, Dr Himangshu Baruah. Currently, the department is having three faculty members including I/C HOD Dr. Himangshu Baruah, Dr. Sanjib Khargharia and Dr Snigdha Hazarika, Assistant Professor. The department is currently offering the course of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology in third professional BVSc & AH program of credit hour 5 (4+1). Additionally, the department is involved in several activities including training for farmers, organizing seminars, extension activities as well four externally funded project for research cum infrastructure development of the institute out of which one project is already successfully completed.
National Livestock Mission sponsored project on "Epidemiological survey on haemoprotozoan parasites and Mycoplasma suis in pigs of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district of Assam", projcet cost Rs.36.6 Lakh
ASTEC, Assam sponsored project on "Preparation of oral phytochemical preparation against respiratory and gut diseases of poultry.", projcet cost Rs.2.05 Lakh
RKVY sponsored project on "Establishment of poultry and piggery unit for production of certified piglets and chicks for capacity enhancement of farmers and entrepreneurship development of Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district of Assam.", projcet cost Rs.119.3 Lakh
Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Capacity building and doubling the farmers of local pig rearer through assisted reproductive technology in north bank of Brahamputra.", projcet cost Rs.25 Lakh
MAC sponsored project on ""Enhancement of capacity building facilities for livestock farmers through establishment of Farmers hostel in Lakhimpur College of Veterinary Science"", projcet cost Rs.6.5 Lakh
Govt of Assam sponsored project on ""Women Empowerment through Scientific rearing of Goat in Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district of Assam"", projcet cost Rs.29.5 Lakh implemented in 2019. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Sanjib Khargharia)