MS/Mphil Livestock Management

It is an MS/MPhil program that prepares the students with advanced knowledge and contemporary skills in the arenas of management of several livestock types. The contemporary skills training is part of core subjects so that the students may get expertise in livestock management. It is a 3-years degree program that consists of coursework, practical training, and a research thesis. The prerequisite for admission in MPhil Livestock Management is DVM/B.Sc. (Hons.) AH, BS (Hons) Animal Science with at least 2nd division (annual examination system)/ 2.50 CGPA (semester system). The students must have to pass the entry test with the required percentage. It is advised to check the eligibility criteria of admission to the university before applying.

Core Courses

  • Livestock Production Trends & Potential
  • Recent Advances in Livestock Management
  • Small Ruminants Production
  • Management of Draught Animals
  • Livestock Production on Pastures & Ranges
  • Commercial Livestock Production
  • Meat & Dairy Production
  • Behavior & Welfare of the Farm Animals

Eligibility Criteria

  • BS in Animal Sciences or Veterinary Sciences with 2.5 CGPA or 45% marks.
  • Passing marks in the entrance exam.

Scope

MPhil/MS in livestock management is a higher degree that aims to educate and train the students in the management and maintenance of livestock. It increases the knowledge of the degree holders about livestock management on commercial and business levels also. It refines the research skills of the students in animal sciences and livestock management. Being an agricultural country, Pakistan requires trained professionals in the field of agriculture and livestock. In most rural parts of the country, people are associated with livestock; therefore, this field requires more growth. The field of livestock has a good scope for MPhil to work in various capacities. The modern livestock farms have brought professionals in the limelight who can develop and manage these forms scientifically. The MPhil degree holders also have a good scope in the government agriculture department. They can work in various capacities in this field and conduct new research to bring new trends. In the private sector, there are numerous opportunities in private farms and livestock industry because of business expansion in different parts of the world. The MPhil degree holder can have a good scope in the faculty of the universities. The degree holders can go for a doctorate in livestock management with a particular specialty.

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