Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences - Overview | |
The Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad has four divisions: Ruminant Nutrition, Non-Ruminant Nutrition, Nutritional Biotechnology and Feed Technology. Research activities of Institute focus on improvement of the nutritive value of low quality feedstuffs through chemical and biological treatments; nutritional evaluation of local forages, crop residues and low grade industrial by-products; efficient and economical ration formulations for commercial poultry birds and ruminant livestock.; detoxification of naturally occurring toxins to improve the feeding value of indigenous feeds; production of single cell proteins and feed enzymes through bioconversion/fermentation; and recycling of animal wastes in the diets of small and large ruminants. Feed Microscopy courses at national level have been offered here more than six times in collaboration with American Soybean Association. Short courses on livestock feeding and poultry feeding are offered every year for the benefit of dairy and poultry farmers. This department has made noticeable contribution in imparting education and conducting problem oriented research in the field of Animal Nutrition. |
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