Wachemo University, Department of Animal Sciences

Professional profile

The professional profile of Animal Science experts include the ability to:

·       Enhance sustainable livestock production in Ethiopia through effective and efficient utilization of the required resources

·       Manage livestock farms

·       Promote commercial livestock farming

·       Work in team with related experts in making feasibility study to advise investors, and financial institutions interested in livestock production

·       Record livestock production Information/ statistics and use it to influence livestock policy

·       Develop understanding of livestock production, identify livestock development challenges and opportunities and formulate alternative strategies for solving the problems and exploiting the opportunities

·       Undertake research in livestock production sector

·       Design  livestock development plans to enhance livestock commercialization

·       Consult on identification, appraisal and implementation  of livestock development policies, projects and programs

·       Actively participate in the discussion of problems to promote  livestock development and promote national and international trade

·       Work in Universities and Agricultural colleges as trainers

·       Work as experts in livestock products and by  products processing industries

·       Provide extension service