College of Agriculture and Forestry

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:

To achieve excellence and advancement in academic education, leadership in community service, and quality in scientific research in the fields of animal production, striving for international recognition.

Message of the Department :

To contribute to sustainable development by preparing qualified and specialized agricultural engineers capable of working in the fields of animal production. These professionals will adhere to ethical standards, possess high scientific and practical competencies, and be equipped to meet the demands of local, regional, and global labor markets. The department aims to serve the community at a competitive level by fostering scientific research skills and promoting continuous self-education.

Objectives of the Department:

• To develop specialized and trained personnel with expertise in animal production, capable of addressing professional challenges and competing with their peers in serving the community and meeting the demands of the labor market.

• develop a modern, stimulating educational environment equipped with the latest technologies and advanced tools, enabling students to compete, innovate, and excel. This environment will foster a desire for continuous learning, self-improvement, and skill development, while enhancing the ability to improve performance, work effectively within teams, and make informed decisions in the field of animal production.
• prepare professionals who are knowledgeable in agricultural legislation, legal and social issues, and committed to work ethics and quality management related to agricultural fields, particularly those associated with animal production.
• efficiently manage and utilize resources, address challenges in agricultural facilities and projects, and maintain high performance in the field of animal production, all while preserving natural resources, biodiversity, and promoting sustainable development.
• equip students with skills in language proficiency, computer applications, and the development of their abilities to apply scientific and practical methodologies in research within the field of animal production, contributing to the resolution of related agricultural challenges.
• enable students to analyze the ways in which humans, plants, and soil interact with the broader environment, with the aim of promoting the conservation of natural resources and environmental protection.
• evaluate the characteristics of soil and water, determine appropriate agricultural usage patterns in the field of animal production under various environmental conditions, and ensure the preservation of soil from degradation and water from pollution, aiming for a clean and sustainable environment.
• equip graduates with the necessary skills in managing, breeding, raising, and feeding horses, enabling them to work in recreational and tourism activities.
• To enable graduates to manage fodder and produce animal feed in an efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly manner, ensuring the well-being of livestock and human health.
• Enabling graduates to develop and practice sustainable aquaculture and ensure food safety by equipping students with skills in aquaculture technology, management, and fish product processing.
• prepare graduates capable of achieving excellence in the poultry, meat, feed, dairy, or animal product processing industries. They will apply economic and business concepts to produce high-quality market-driven animal products, such as meat, dairy, and fish, while meeting diverse market demands.
•  empower graduates to maintain, manage, and care for animals while ensuring efficient production through developmental and sustainable methods, aiming to provide safe, healthy, and high-quality food.
• To equip graduates with knowledge of programs for preventing epidemic, endemic, and zoonotic diseases, and managing animal waste through sustainable practices that ensure environmental conservation.
• equiping graduates with the ability to analyze domestic and wild animals utilized in human entertainment, recreation, and sports, focusing on their nutrition, management, and genetic enhancement. The program also prepares graduates for employment opportunities in the marketing and nutritional care of domestic and captive animals.
• Providing graduates with the ability to conserve the genetic and environmental resources of national livestock, strategize for the genetic enhancement of breeds, and utilize advanced scientific methodologies to adapt and develop new species that are viable for farm-based breeding.
•  prepare graduates capable of applying various biotechnology techniques in the fields of reproduction and artificial insemination in farm animals.
• graduates will be equipped with expertise in advertising, marketing, branding, and the presentation and sale of animal-derived food products.
• To empower graduates to assess and analyze agricultural projects related to animal production, optimize the use of natural agricultural resources, and formulate strategies for their sustainable development and enhancement.

 

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