Head of Department: Goitom Asgedom
B.Sc.: Alemaya ,Ethiopia
M.Sc.: Cornell University, USA
Ph.D: NLH, Agricultural University of Norway, Norway
Specialization: Animal Breeding
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Overview

The Department of Animal Sciences trains students to effectively manage animal production systems, conduct research and assist pastoralists, farmers and others in upgrading existing animal breeding practices and introducing modern techniques of animal husbandry.

There is a great need for graduates of this program in the areas of animal production and health in both teaching and research. To meet this need, the department's curriculum is oriented towards the study and methodology of animal production and health. The program consists of a series of general science courses followed by a comprehensive curriculum of different animal science specialisations with related supporting courses and field work.

The department maintains an animal farm divided into specialized sections for poultry, swine, sheep, goats, apiculture and dairy.

Employment Opportunities
There is a growing demand for skilled manpower in the specializations related to animal husbandry, production and health. In recent years, almost 100% of Animal Science graduates found employment immediately upon completion of their degree. While the ministry of Agriculture is the largest employer of animal science specialists, prospects for employment in the private sector are also increasing, particularly due to the ongoing development of private dairy, beef fattening, poultry and sheep farms. Other employment opportunities for graduates of this program lie in the areas of Banking, Investment and Livestock Insurance.

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