Ph.D. Animal Production

Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Production

Ph.D. Animal Production

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, 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. Agric. (India); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan)	Ruminant nutrition with emphasis on milkproduction. 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. Animal Improvement.
M. B. Yousuf	Reader B.Agric., 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. (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 Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Animal Physiology
K. D. Adeyemi	Senior Lecturer B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Putra)	Animal Products and Processing

B. Introduction

The programme is almost exclusively research based, although students during the period of study will attend a number of specialist courses on current research topics mounted by the department. A Ph.D. research will lead to an assessed outcome of a dissertation.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the development of high level manpower to pursue careers in academics and research and the provision of the highest degree of specialization in Animal Production/Animal Science in the context of expanding knowledge globally and solving real life problems.

D. Aim and Objectives

Objectives:

1. equipping students with research skills through the conduct of supervised research, seminar presentations and thesis preparation; and
2. providing training for those whose future careers lie in teaching and research at the tertiary level and in research and development in the public and private sectors.

E. Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the programme must have the following qualification from recognized institutions.

1. Five ‗O‘ Level Credits passes including English Language, Biology/Agric. Science, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
2. Bachelor degree in Agriculture or related disciplines with a minimum of Second Class Lower division in addition to satisfying University Matriculation requirements.
3. Academic Master degree in Animal Science or Animal Production with a minimum of 60% or CGPA of 4.00.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 60 months.
2. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 months and a maximum of 72 months.

G. Detailed Course Description

ANP 901 Seminar 2 Credits

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

ANP 902    Immunogenetics II 3 Credits

Monoclona antibodies, antigens, immune systems. Genetics regulation of immune systems. Genetics of disease resistance and screening of genetic diseases. Inmuno- deficiencies. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 903    Bioenergetics II 3 Credits

Importance of energy. Energy systems. Estimations and prediction of energy values of feeds. Partitioning of energy and utilization for body functions. Physiology and biochemical aspects of energy functions. Physiology and biochemical aspects of energy metabolism. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 904 Advanced Endocrinology II 3 Credits

Hormone biosynthesis and secretion. Mechanisms of hormone action. Hormonal control of male and female reproduction. Neural regulation of reproductive hormones. Biological, physiological and pharmacological effects of hormone. Hormonal-nutritional interaction. Anti-steroid immunization. Use of hormonal growth promoters in livestock production. Physiological effects of anti- somatostatin. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 905 Pasture Breeding and Genetics II 3 Credits

Breeding objectives and goals. Pasture improvement in relation to selection indices. Different breeding methods. Selective pasture breeding by using DNA based markers. Development of better cultivars with more dry matter and high level of metabolisable energy. Different breeding methods. Importance of specific traits for genetic improvement of the nutritive values of forage for cattle. Evaluation of pasture for anti-quality factors. Pasture management for bio-diversity merits.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 906 Physiology of Lactation II 3 Credits

Mammary gland growth and development. Hormonal and neural control of lactation. Milk synthesis. Involution of mammary gland. Milk yield and factors affecting milk composition. Lactation curve. Udder abnormalities: mastitis, etiology, control and management.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 907    Animal Welfare 3 Credits

Evaluation of the welfare of livestock animals. Introduction to animal welfare. Importance of animal welfare. Animal ethics. Understanding animal welfare. Animal agency and environmental challenges. Animal behaviour. Strategies to evaluate and improve animal welfare. Solving animal welfare problems. Animal legislation. Behavioural problems. Animal obesity. Types of exercise. Exercise safety. Prevention of cruelty to livestock animals.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 908    Livestock and Community Development  II 3 Credits

Living condition of rural populace through livestock business. Production of quality and quantity livestock products to enhance the socio-economic standards of the community.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 909 Livestock Development and Future Production System II 3 Credits

Current trends and future prospects of livestock in Nigeria. Discussions on the various factors affecting the present and future of livestock in Nigeria.30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 910    Refrigeration and Preservation of Meat II 3 Credits

Meat preservation with low temperature. Effects of refrigeration on microbiology. Meat freezing. Meat curing. Curing effects on microbes. Meat preservation without refrigeration. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 911 Current Topics in Genomics and Proteomics in

Animal Science II 3 Credits

Current concepts in genomics and proteomics. Current proteomics techniques. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 912 Dairy Problem Solving II 3 Credits

Description of the problems. Collection and analysis of data. Classification and prioritisation of problems. Writing of goal report. Monitoring and appraisal. Restarting of a new problem. Refining of old problem(s). Troubleshooting situations using dairy management software and other observations. Other problems that could threaten dairy business. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 913    Grain Science 3 Credits

Future of grain industry for livestock development in Nigeria. Grain chemistry: carbohydrate, protein, lipids, enzymes. Quality control and assurance. Uses of under- utilised cereals and cereal by-products by livestock. Chemical composition and physical structure of cereals and its relationship to grain quality. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 914 Dairy Waste Management and Climate Change II 3 Credits

Management of dairy wastes to protect the surrounding and providing a return on investment. Selection of effective waste management systems: capital, operating benefits and costs. Biogas production and heat recovery. Other methods that mitigate greenhouse gas emission (GHG). 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 915 Bio-separation Process in Dairy Products Technology II 3 Credits

Chemical and physical methods. Governing bio-separation methods in dairy product technology. Factors affecting mass transport phenomena on filtration, chromatography, ion  exchange, dialysis, centrifugation, crystallization, and adsorption of the unit operation. Bio-separation of commercial merits. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 916 Principles of Livestock Extension 3 Credits

Introduction to livestock extension education. Elements of learning. Discussions on the various principles of livestock extension. Purpose and Importance of livestock extension education. Livestock situation and challenges for livestock extension. Differences between agricultural extension and livestock extension. Gender and livestock extension. Elements of communication, Aids commonly used in livestock extension. Leadership in livestock extension. Livestock extension and development programmes. Evaluation/impact assessment of livestock extension. 30h (T); 45h (P); E

ANP 999 Thesis 16 Credits

Original investigation into an approved animal production constrains under the supervision of an approved supervisor(s). 720h (P); C

H. Graduation Requirements

A candidate must have fulfilled the following conditions to be awarded the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Animal Science:

The Candidate must pass a minimum of 48 Credits made up of the following:

Core Courses transferred from M.Sc.		21 Credits
Elective Courses		9 Credits
Core CoursesTotal	=	18 Credits48 Credits

I. Summary

Core Courses: ANP 901 (2), ANP 999 (16)

Electives Courses: ANP 902 (2), ANP 903 (3), ANP 904 (3), ANP905 (3), ANP 906 (3), ANP 907

(3), ANP 908 (3), ANP 909 (3), ANP 910 (3), ANP 911 (3), ANP 912 (3), ANP 913 (3), ANP 914

(3), ANP 915 (3), ANP 916 (3)