The Livestock Assistant Diploma is designed to provide practical skills and knowledge related to livestock management, including animal husbandry, nutrition, and disease prevention. The program trains students to work in farms and veterinary clinics.
Duration: 4 year (8 Semesters)
Reproduction
To develop practical skills in animal husbandry, nutrition, health care, and reproduction.
Veterinary Sectors
To instill professionalism, ethics, and teamwork skills essential for working in the agriculture and veterinary sectors.
Various Livestock Species
To train students in the proper handling, restraint, and basic veterinary care of various livestock species.
Employment Opportunities
To prepare graduates for employment opportunities in livestock farms, veterinary clinics, agricultural extension services, and related industries.
Core courses
Covering fundamental topics in computer science, including programming languages, data structures, algorithms, computer networks, database systems, and software engineering
Elective courses
Elective courses allowing students to explore specialized areas of interest such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer graphics, and game development.
Hands-on learning experiences
Hands-on learning experiences through programming labs, projects, internships, and industry collaborations to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems and gain practical experience.
Capstone project or thesis work
Capstone project or thesis work requiring students to undertake a substantial independent research or software development project under the guidance of faculty mentors.
Graduates of the Livestock Assistant Diploma program are trained in animal husbandry, care, and disease management, opening opportunities across the agriculture and veterinary sectors. Some potential career paths include:
Livestock Farm Assistant
Manage animal health and daily care on commercial farms and ranches.
Dairy Farm Technician
Support milk production, nutrition, and hygiene in dairy facilities.
Poultry Farm Supervisor
Monitor poultry health, vaccination schedules, and hatchery operations.
Veterinary Clinic Assistant
Assist veterinarians in diagnostics, treatment, and animal handling.
Agricultural Extension Worker
Deliver training and advisory services to farmers on livestock practices.
Government Livestock Officer
Support public sector livestock health and vaccination programs.
Feed and Nutrition Sales Associate
Work with feed companies to advise on animal nutrition and product usage.
Animal Breeding Technician
Assist in breeding programs and herd improvement using modern genetics.
