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BACKGROUND AND PHILOSOPHY OF DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
ANIMAL SCIENCE AS A DISCIPLINE
Animal science also referred to as Animal Agriculture is a branch of agriculture that provides basic training in the science and art of raising certain species of domesticated and non-domesticated animals for human consumption. It involves the application of many aspects of biological Science, behavioral science, physical science, environmental science and agricultural engineering to produce food and companion animals that meet man’s nutritional, social, companionship and to some extent labour requirements. Its knowledge encompasses animal breeding, feeding, care and management, and the processing of animals and their by products as gained through practical experience and research methods. Animal science also plays a significant role in food security of a nation.
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