The contribution of the livestock sector to the national economy and rural livelihood is significant. However, the development of this important sector has not kept pace with human population. The envisaged increase in population and improvement in living standards will increase the demand for animal products. To meet the increased demand, it is important that natural resources in livestock production be utilized efficiently and sustainably in the different ecological zones. There have been marked advances in science and technology that need to be communicated to the end-users. In addition globalization of the livestock industry demands that professionals be primed to operate under this atmosphere.
Therefore, the objectives of this programme are to:
- Equip production system analysts with knowledge and skills in livestock systems analysis to help integrate components of production systems for sustainable use of resources and improved livestock productivity
- Train personnel to undertake academic responsibility in research, consultancy and teaching in livestock production systems
- Equip the analysts with the ability to document, evaluate and monitor production systems.