DAIRY PRODUCTION SYSTEMS

This course builds on and transforms the scientific knowledge that is previously gained from the basic courses in animal management, nutrition, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, economics and animal health into practical skills required for the management milk production and handling.  It is intended for students to: i.         gain a better understanding of the Uganda’s and the global dairy industry while appreciating the importance of producing high dairy product and by-products. ii.        gain technical knowledge and production skills of sustainable and contemporary dairy farming by developing competencies concerning the establishing, selection and evaluating, breeding, nutrition, health, housing, feeding of dairy animals, and marketing, all of which are reinforced with real-life applications through practical hands-on, pictorials and audio-video presentations. iii.      have the opportunity to engage in active and critical dialog, and discussion while working in teams to develop problem-solving skills in applying scientific and technological knowledge that may contribute to the sustainable production within the scope of food, business entrepreneurship and natural resource management.