Department of Animal production
Department of Animal Production – Overview
The Department of Animal Production was established in 1964, coinciding with the founding of the College of Agriculture and Forestry, under the name “Department of Animal Resource.” Following the merger of the College of Agriculture and the College of Veterinary Medicine, it was renamed the “Department of Animal Production and Veterinary Medicine.” After the College of Veterinary Medicine was transferred to the University of Baghdad, the department was separated and renamed the “Department of Animal Breeding and Improvement.” Subsequently, its name was changed to the “Department of Animal Wealth,” and in 2019, it was officially designated as the “Department of Animal Production.”
The department began accepting students for Master’s degree programs in the academic year 1973-1974, followed by the admission of students for Doctoral degree programs in 1987-1988.
Vision of the Department:
Striving for leadership, innovation, and academic and research excellence in the field of field crop sciences by actively contributing to the development of sustainable agriculture and achieving food security in service of society, in alignment with local and global directions.
Message of the Department :
To contribute to sustainable development by preparing qualified and specialized agricultural engineers capable of working in various fields of field crops, committed to professional ethics, and equipped with high scientific and practical competence—fulfilling labor market requirements and serving the community through scientific research and continuous self-learning.
Objectives of the Department:
- Prepare graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills in the production and management of field crops.
- Develop an educational system that integrates theory with practice and relies on modern agricultural technologies.
- Support scientific research in field crops through field projects and applied studies that address agricultural production problems.
- Prepare personnel capable of working in multidisciplinary teams with a sense of social responsibility.
- Instill the concepts of agricultural sustainability in students and train them to manage natural resources efficiently to protect the environment.
- Encourage initiative and innovation in improving agricultural production using modern technologies.
- Support agricultural leadership and innovation through collaboration with research and production institutions.
- Develop students’ skills in resource management and problem-solving in agricultural projects, with a focus on sustainability, environment, modern technologies, and the scientific method.
- Promote the use of artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), and digital transformation in crop management.
- Instill principles of professional ethics and adherence to national and international agricultural regulations.
- Create a stimulating educational and research environment that contributes to graduating leaders in the field of field crops.
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