Postgraduate School
Department of Animal Production Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production
PGD Animal Production
| 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) withemphasis on Fat/Mineral inter-relationship, New Protein Supplements |
| K. L. Ayorinde | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Animal Breeding and Genetics, Molecular Genetics, Analysis and Improvement ofIndigenous Species |
| A. A. Adeloye | Professor B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) | Small Ruminant Nutrition with emphasis on Mineral Metabolism, evaluation ofNovel feed-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. (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., M.Sc., Ph.D. (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. (FUT, Akure); 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 Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Animal Physiology |
| K. D. Adeyemi | Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Malaysia) | Animal Products and Processing |
| A. T. Yusuff | Lecturer I B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin) | Animal Breeding and Genetics |
| B. H. Ajao | Lecturer II B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (OAU, IleIfe) | Animal Physiology |
B. Introduction
The programme is for the development of professional proficiency in intermediate management level in Animal Production enterprise.
C. Philosophy
The philosophy of the programme is to provide postgraduate training for Higher National Diploma graduates of Agriculture. It is also to provide training for professionals in related disciplines and graduates of agriculture who otherwise would not qualify for admission into a Master’s degree in Animal Production.
D. Aim and Objectives
The programme aims to:
E. Admission Requirements
The admission requirements into the programme will be as follows:
F. Duration of the Programme
The programme shall run for a minimum of 12 calendar months and a maximum of 24 calendar months.
G. Detailed Course Description
ANP 701 Ruminant Animal Production 3 Credits
Large and small ruminant industries in Nigeria: problems and prospects. Production systems for different ruminant animal species. Feeding and management, breeding, housing, and health care. Record keeping, judging, selection. Establishment and management of large and small ruminant enterprises. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
ANP 702 Non-Ruminant Animal Production 3 Credits
Poultry and pig industries in Nigeria: problems and prospects. Production systems for poultry and pigs. Breeds of poultry and pigs and their performances. Breeding, feeding and general management of animals of different ages. Record keeping, judging and selection. Incubation and hatchery management for poultry. Buildings and equipment. Diseases and disease control. 30h (T); 45h (P); E
ANP 703 Micro-Livestock Production 2 Credits
Definition and scope of micro-livestock production. Development of micro-livestock industries in Nigeria. Description of breeds of rabbits and other micro-livestock. Feeding, management, breeding, housing, and health-care. Housing and equipment. Record keeping. Commercial micro-livestock enterprises, processing and marketing. 30h (T); E
ANP 704 Applied Animal Breeding 2 Credits
Characters of concern to the animal breeder. Variation and co-variation. Statistical tools for studying inheritance. Genetic parameters and their estimation. Selection principles and methods. Breeding systems. Foundation stock establishment. Lethality. 30h (T); C
ANP 705 Applied Animal Nutrition 2 Credits
Feed nutrients. Water in relation to nutrition. Nutrient requirements and feeding standards. Feed formulation. Measurement of nutrient utilisation: growth trials, digestion trials, balance trials, rumen digestion techniques. Microbiology of the rumen, physiology of rumen action. Non-protein nitrogen utilisation. Nutritional disorder, toxicology. 30h (T); C
ANP 706 Applied Animal Physiology 2 Credits
Haematology and blood biochemistry. Oestrus detection and synchronization. Artificial insemination. Pregnancy diagnosis. Introduction to Embryo transfer. Principles of controlled breeding. 30h (T); C
ANP 707 Statistics and Research Techniques in Animal Production 2 Credits Summary statistics of data: mean, variance, standard deviation, coefficient of variation. Presentation of data: tabulation, graphs. Attributes of population and samples. Sampling techniques. Experimental designs. Analysis of data: analysis of variance, f and t tests, correlation and regression. Techniques for studying the physiology of reproduction and nutritive value of feeds. Instrumentation in nutrition research. 15h (T); 45h (P); E
ANP 708 Computer Application in Animal Production I 2 Credits Introduction to computer: hardware, software, peripherals, operating systems. Microsoft office suite. Statistical and database packages. Introduction to the Internet: wired LAN, wireless LAN, browsers. Virtual libraries. Other online resources and their uses. Livestock farm management software. World trade in animal products and services. 90h (P); C
ANP 709 Livestock Production Systems I 2 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. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
ANP 710 Forage Sciences 2 Credits
Pasture productivity indices. Herbage yield measurement. Sampling techniques. Relationship between herbage yield and animal productivity. Quality indices and evaluation techniques. Measuring dry matter yields of shrubs and trees used as forage. Range ecology. Range condition. Rangeland productivity. Rangeland resources. Influence of man on range land productivity. 15h (T); 45h (P); C
ANP 711 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 749 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
To be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma, a candidate must have passed a minimum of 26 Credits made up of the following:
Core 20 Credits
Elective 6 Credits
Total = 26 Credits
I. Summary
i. Core Courses:
ANP 704 (2), ANP 705 (2), ANP 706 (2), ANP 708 (2), ANP 709 (2), ANP 711 (2), ANP 749 (6) 20 Credits
Elective Courses:
ANP 701 (3), ANP 702 (3) ANP 703 (2), ANP 707 (2), 6 Credits Total = 26 Credits
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