New developments in veterinary education in the republic of Azerbaijan

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the agrarian sector in the former member states fell into a steep decline, and veterinary training and education came to a standstill. Before the collapse, veterinary care was free, but thereafter few could afford to pay for the services of a veterinarian. Veterinary science became an unpopular study and attracted less motivated students. However, some veterinarians started Private Veterinary Units (PVU) and became successful. It will take time for veterinary training and education to catch up with modern developments. In the meantime, the establishment of a Private Veterinary Unit connected to the Veterinary Faculty could play an important role in accelerating the availability of competent veterinarians.