Department Sections

The department’s activities in animal husbandry, aquaculture, and range management are essential for supporting a sustainable and responsible industry that provides important benefits for society, including food, fiber, and other animal products.

The Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences runs several production units namely Dairy, Sheep and Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Piggery, fish, and fodder. They play a key role in hands-on training, research, and income generation. Each production unit represents a different aspect of specialized knowledge and skills to manage effectively.

The Department has three sections and several units under each section as follows:

Animal Science

The section has the following units

    Nutrition
    Breeding
    Livestock Products
    Dairy Science & Management
    Beef Science & Management
    Poultry Science & Management
    Small Ruminants

Aquaculture

The section has the following units

    Reproduction & Breeding
    Nutrition
    Production Systems
    Aquatic Ecology
    Fisheries Management

Range Management

The section has the following units

    Pasture Agronomy
    Forage Conservation
    Range Ecology
    Grazing Behaviour and Management
    Range Resources Biodiversity & Conservation
    Range Improvement

 

 Major roles of the Department of Animal, Aquaculture and range Sciences

The department’s involvement in teaching, research, outreach, and production in the fields of animal husbandry, aquaculture, and range management is significant for several reasons:

1. Teaching: The department’s teaching activities help to educate students in the latest techniques and methods in animal husbandry, aquaculture, and range management. This prepares them for careers in these fields and helps to ensure that the industry has a skilled workforce.
2. Research: The department’s research activities are critical for advancing the fields of animal husbandry, aquaculture, and range management. Through research, new technologies and methods can be developed to improve animal health, productivity, and sustainability.
3. Outreach: The department’s outreach activities are important for disseminating information and knowledge to stakeholders in the industry, including farmers, ranchers, and other professionals. This can help to promote best practices and ensure that the industry operates in a sustainable and responsible manner.
4. Production: The department’s involvement in production activities, such as the breeding and management of livestock and fish, helps to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality animal products. This can support food security and economic development in rural areas.