Department of Animal Science

Introduction

The Department of Animal Science is intended to improve the strategies for crop livestock farming system. We highlight the importance of animals to achieving food security in terms of their valuable contributions to agricultural sustainability and the high nutritional value of animal products in the diet. Moreover, Department of Animal Science offers the fundamental concepts of animal breeding, physiology, anatomy, nutrition, and management as they apply to the production of farm animals. Demonstration farms for goat, dairy cattle and poultry is established at the Department.

Objectives

1. To be able to apply their knowledge and experience of production and management in line with the developing livestock production sector among the farmers.
2. To train the students for the efficient utilization of crop waste and by-products.

Vision

To recognize in teaching, research and extension that will contribution for animal husbandry

Mission

To produce qualified graduates who can carry out efficient animal production, along with crop production in the sector of Myanmar agriculture.