Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Management

Description of the Programme

The B.Sc. in Animal Health Management degree programme is a unique programme, tailored to train and equip livestock managers with adequate theoretical and practical knowledge in preventive veterinary medicine, herd health and wildlife diseases. Students will develop appropriate skills and knowledge in veterinary epidemiology, biotechnology, and economics of disease control and ethnoveterinary (Traditional Veterinary Medicine) for increased food production under different livestock management systems. Students will explore the latest issues, technology and opportunities in the field of animal health, with a strong focus on the health and well-being of domestic animals, production animals and wildlife. You will acquire skills in epidemiology and economics with knowledge in Arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) livestock health management; Business skills for livestock services; Management of community-based Animal Health programmes; Policy analysis for the livestock sector; and Biotechnology in Veterinary Medicine. The early part of the programme covers anatomy, physiology, environmental science, biostatistics, computer skills, microbiology and pathology. The final part of the course covers the delivery and management of animal health services. Graduates in Animal Health Management will join exciting developments in agriculture, companion animal industries and wildlife management through opportunities for employment in private industry or government, further study in specialised fields (for example, veterinary science) or developing a research career in animal health or production.

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