Master of Science in Animal Production

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of this programme is to address the surging manpower needs in the livestock sub sector of the economy, Higher educational institutions as well as various research institutions in the country. This postgraduate programme is designed to provide candidates with essentials in modern techniques of livestock production. The programme will also produce competent researchers in Animal Production.

AIM AND OBJECTIVES:

Aim: To produce professional personnel with advanced knowledge in Animal production.

Objectives: The objectives of this programme are:-

i. Equip candidates with techniques and modern practices in basic and Applied Research in Animal Production.

ii. The programme will also produce specialists that will provide trained manpower to the livestock sub sector.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

i. Five ‘O’ Level credits Passes in English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

ii. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine DVM Degree or its equivalent from recognized Institutions.

iii. Bachelor of Science in Animal Production, bachelor of Agriculture or any related Bachelor of Science degree, at minimum of second class lower.

iv. Candidates must satisfy the university’s requirement for matriculation.

Other qualification required by Board of Post Graduate School and the university senate.

MODE OF STUDY: Full time course, research.

DURATION: The Programme will require a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months.

TUITION FEES: As determined by the University from time to time.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of the programme can be employed in any outfit that deals with Animal Production, Animal health, Teaching and research institutions, public or private farms.
They could also be employed in Artificial Insemination Centres or companies, Embryo Transfer Centres or Companies.
Graduates could also be self-employed in production

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:

Poultry Production
Sheep and Goat Production
Dairy Cattle Production
Rabbit Production
Pasture and Rangeland Management

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Each candidate registered for this programme will be required to:

Present two Seminars at most one per semester
Defend a Dissertation orally before a panel of internal and external examiners and this will be graded.
Pass a minimum of 36 units of core courses and 6 units of electives 12 units of Dissertation.

LIST OF COURSES

CORE COURSES

ELECTIVE COURSES

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	UNIT
1.	FVM 801	Biometrics	2(2+0)
2.	FVM 827	Research Method And Scientific Writing	1(1+0)
3.	FVM 802	Computer Application in Veterinary Research	2(1+1)
4.	FVM 809	Course Seminar	2(2+0)
5.	VAP 802	Ruminant Nutrition	2(2+0)
6.	VAP 803	Monogastric Nutrition	1(1+0)
7.	VAP 804	Environmental Physiology	1(1+0)
8.	VAP 805	Animal Growth and Meat Science	2(2+0)
9.	VAP 806	Genetics and Breeding	2(2+0)
10.	VAP 807	Reproduction and Fertility	2(2+0)
11.	VAP 808	Metabolism and Endocrinology	2(2+0)
12.	VAP 809	Lactation and Milk Production	2(2+0)
13.	VAP 810	Dairy Cattle Production	2(2+0)
14.	VAP 811	Sheep and Goat Production	2(2+0)
15.	VAP 813	Camel Production	2(2+0)
16.	VAP 812	Beef Cattle Production	2(2+0)
17.	VAP 814	Poultry Production	2(2+0)
18.	VAP 818	Pasture and Rangeland Management	2(1+1)
19.	VAP 817	Nutrient Metabolism in Animal	2(2+0)
20.	VAP 849	Dissertation	12(12+0)
21.	FVM 810	Management and Entrepreneural Studies	2(2+0)

S/NO.	COURSE CODE	COURSE TITLE	UNIT
1.	VAP 833	Swine Production	3(2+1)
2.	VAP 815	Reproductive Physiology	1(1+0)
3.	VTH 804	Advanced Andrology	1(1+0)
4.	VTH 805	Artificial Insemination Techniques	2(1+1)
5.	VTH 806	Mastitis and Udder Management	1(1+0)
6.	VTH 820	Production Diseases	2(2+0)
7.	VTH 823	Herd Health Reproductive Management	2(1+1)
8.	VAP 843	Extension and Community Development	1(1+0)