Pasture is defined as an area enclosed for growing forage and allowing animals, such as cattle, sheep, or goats, to graze.
Range management is a professional field whose aim is to ensure a sustained yield of rangeland products while protecting and improving the basic range of resources of soil, water, and plant and animal life.
Entry Requirements:
A candidate seeking admission to the MPhil Animal Science (Pasture and Range Management) degree programme must:
Have obtained a good first degree (at least a Second Class) in Agriculture, or related subject area with substantial animal production content, from a recognized tertiary institution.
Submit an official transcript of academic record.
Submit at least three reference reports, one of which must be from a former lecturer.
Submit a proposal of 3-5 pages of intended area of study including a working bibliography.
Pass a selection interview
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the department.
Career Opportunities:
acquire a solid grounding in scientific/technical principles necessary for successful careers in teaching, research, extension and management of livestock enterprises
obtain requisite knowledge and skills to effectively deal with existing and emerging challenges of the livestock sub-sector
deepen students’ appreciation of current market/consumer demands and food standards, and how these impact on production principles for local and world markets
develop strong leadership, interpersonal, team-building, and entrepreneurial skills needed to identify and utilize opportunities, as well as deal with emerging threats.