Master In Animal Production MAP

Master in Animal Production MAP

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualification	Research Interests
A. O. Adeyina	Professor & Head of Department B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Physiology
J. O. Atteh	Professor B.Sc. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Guelph)	Monogastric nutrition (Poultry) with emphasis on fat/mineral inter-relationship,new protein supplements
K. L. Ayorinde	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Animal Breeding and Genetics, MolecularGenetics, Analysis and Improvement of Indigenous Species.
A. A. Adeloye	Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Small Ruminant nutrition with emphasis on mineral metabolism, evaluation of novelfeed-stuffs.
M. A. Belewu	Professor B.Sc. (India); M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ibadan)	Ruminant nutrition with emphasis on milk production. Development of novel feed-stuffs through biotechnology
S. A. Bolu	Professor B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Monogastric nutrition
T. R. Fayeye	Professor B.Sc. Agric. (Ibadan); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Breeding and Genetics
A. A. Annongu	Professor B. Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Monogastric with emphasis on toxicology
A. A. Toye	Professor B.Agric., M.Sc.,(Ilorin); Ph.D. (Sydney)	Quantitative, Molecular and Cellular Genetics of organismal function in health, production   and   disease.   AnimalImprovement.
M. B. Yousuf	Reader B.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc., Ph.D. Animal Production (Ilorin)	Ruminant nutrition
Foluke E. Sola-Ojo	Reader B.Agric, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Breeding and Genetics
K. M. Okukpe	Reader B.Tech, M.Tech. (FUTA), Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Animal Physiology
Victoria O.Chimezie	Reader B.Agric, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Breeding and Genetics
A. A. Badmos	Reader B.Agric, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Products and Processing
Oluwasayope I.Alli	Senior LecturerB.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Physiology
K. D. Adeyemi	Senior LecturerB.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin) Ph.D. (Putra)	Animal Products and Processing
A. T. Yusuff	Lecturer IB.Agric, M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Breeding and Genetics
B. H. Ajao	Lecturer IIB.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (OAU)	Animal Physiology

B. Introduction

The programme is for the development of advanced professionals in animal production through training to upgrade the knowledge and skills of Bachelor (Honours) degree livestock entrepreneurs and those who are employed in Industry and the Public Service.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to provide advanced professional training for upgrading knowledge and skills of Bachelor (Honours) degree holders employed in industry, the public service or self-employment.

D. Aim and Objectives

Objectives:

1. providing advanced professional training in animal production for graduate employees of industry, the public service or in self-employment; and
2. proving advanced training in specific aspects of animal production.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the programme shall have the following requirements:

1. Matriculation requirement of University of Ilorin including Mathematics and English Language, and either
2. Minimum of Second Class Lower degree, or Third Class degree with PGD at Credit Level in Animal Science/Production or
3. Minimum of HND Upper Credit from a recognised institution plus PGD at Credit Level.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

ANP 751 Principles and Practice of Cattle Production and Management  3 Credits

Establishment of beef and dairy enterprises. Production systems. Calf management. Feeding for milk production. Feedlot fattening for beef. Housing and equipment.

Record keeping: judging, selection, feeding and health management practices. Milk parlour: milking, milk handling and processing. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 752 Principles and Practices of Small ruminant Production and Management 3 Credits

Establishment of sheep and goat industries. Production systems. Management of lambs and kids. Housing and equipment. Record keeping: judging, selection, breeding and health management practices. Dairy goat production. Ram fattening. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 753 Principles and Practice of Poultry Production and Management 3

Credits Establishment of poultry enterprises. Production systems. Parent and grandparent production. Management: feeding and health care of day-old chicks, growers, pullets, cockerels, broilers, breeders and layers. Housing and equipment. Record keeping: judging, selection and breeding. Incubation and hatchery management. Handling and marketing of poultry products. Turkey, duck and guinea fowl production. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 754 Principles and Practice of Swine Production and Management  3 Credits

Establishment of swine enterprise. Production system. Management: feeding and health care of different classes of pigs. Farrowing and litter management. Housing and equipment. Record keeping: judging, selection and breeding. Pig handling, slaughter and processing. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 755 Principles and Practices of Micro-Livestock Production 3 Credits

Establishment of rabbit and other micro- livestock enterprises. Production systems Management, feeding and health care of different types of micro-livestock. Housing and equipment. Record keeping: judging, selection and breeding. Reproductive and environment physiology of micro livestock production.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 756 Practical Feed Formulation, Production and Feed mill Management 3 Credits

Feeding stuffs and feed supplements. Conventional, alternative and novel feed resources. Methods of feed formulation for various classes of livestock .Use of computer for ration formulation and least-cost diet. Quality assessment and standards. Recycling of waste. Planning a feedmill. Machines and equipment in a feedmill. Handling and storage of raw materials. Processing, packaging, storage and delivery of finished products. Personnel hygiene: health and operational hazards. Economics of feedmill operations.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 757    Animal Health and Disease Control 3 Credits

Principles of animal health management. Causative agent of livestock diseases: virus, bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma, protozoa, endo-and ecto-parasites. Important  diseases  of  different  livestock  species:  causes,  symptoms, prevention,   control, treatment. Nutritional deficiencies: metabolic diseases. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 758 Principles of Animal Improvement through Breeding 3 Credits

Economic characters in different livestock species and their inheritance. Variations in population. Genetic parameters and their estimation. Tools for genetic improvement: selection, breeding systems. Breeding strategies for different livestock species. 45h (T); E

ANP 759 Marketing of Animal Products 3 Credits

Agricultural marketing theory. Concepts and models. Marketing institutions. Market structure, conduct and performance. Costs, prices, margins, economies of scale and efficiency appraisal. Consumer economics and demand analysis. Interregional trade. Market improvement planning and programmes. 45h (T); C

ANP 760     Computer Application in Animal Production I 3 Credits

Introduction to the computer: hardware, software, peripherals, operating systems. Microsoft office suite. Statistical and database packages. Introduction to Internet: wired LAN, wireless LAN, browsers. Virtual libraries. Other on-line resources and their uses. Livestock farm management software. World trade in animal products and services. 30h (T); 45h (P); C

ANP 761 Livestock Production Systems I 3 Credits

Analysis of livestock production system for the different non-ruminant and ruminant animal species. Mixed crop-livestock production system. Appropriate enterprise mix in livestock production. Management at farm, regional and policy levels. Traditional technologies in animal production. Crop-livestock technologies.30h (T); 45h (P); C

ANP 762 Advanced Animal Science and Production 3 Credits Lectures and discussions on current topics involved in the production of poultry, swine ruminants and rabbits.30h (T); 45h (P); C

ANP 771 Seminar 2 Credits

Each student will present a seminar on an assigned topic on current issues in the field of animal production guided by academic staff in the department. 90h (P); C

ANP 799 Project 6 Credits

Original investigation into an approved animal production problem under the supervision of an approved academic supervisor. 270h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

A candidate must pass a minimum of 32 Credits made up of the following to be awarded the Master of Animal Production degree:

Core 20 Credits

Elective 12 Credits Total = 32 Credits

Summary

1. Core Courses:

ANP 759 (3), ANP 760 (3), ANP 761 (3), ANP 762 (3), ANP 771 (2), ANP 799 (6) 20 Credits

Elective Courses:

ANP 751 (3), ANP 752 (3), ANP 753 (3), ANP 754 (3), ANP 755 (3), ANP 756 (3), ANP 757 (3),

ANP 758 (3) 12 Credits Total = 32 Credits