Introduction to the Faculty of Animal Sciences

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم

Faculty of Animal Sciences is administered under a special administrative framework by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan. Each department operates under the supervision of a general director, with its own organizational structure and workforce, as illustrated in the diagram below.

The Faculty of Animal Sciences was officially established within the academic framework of the Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University (ANASTU) by decree (402/1172) dated 20/10/1391. At its inception, four departments were formally approved: Animal Breeding and Husbandry, Veterinary, Animal Products Storage and Processing, and Poultry, Fish, and Beekeeping.

For official approval, decree (111/227) dated 12/2/1397 authorized the Livestock Department at the master’s level, and student enrollment was permitted. Accordingly, in 1397, ten students were admitted into the master’s program through the national entrance exam. Many faculty members are engaged in higher education both inside and outside the country to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees. Based on this collaboration, those students were sent to India’s IVRI (Indian Veterinary Research Institute) in Mizan 1398.

It is noteworthy that the Veterinary Department of the Faculty of Animal Sciences was elevated to an independent Faculty of Veterinary Sciences. By decision of the High Council of the Ministry of Higher Education (protocol no. 5 dated 15/7/1398) and decree (1065) dated 5/8/1398, the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences was formally approved within the university framework with 21 positions (academic, administrative, technical, protective, and service).

In 1399, following the transfer and integration of Kandahar University’s Faculty of Agriculture at the bachelor’s level, the Livestock Department was merged with the master’s program of the Faculty of Animal Sciences. Currently, the Livestock Department offers programs at both bachelor’s and master’s levels.

Vision

The Faculty of Animal Sciences will hold a distinguished position in training qualified researchers at regional and global levels.

Mission

To provide a modern, technology-equipped environment for teaching, research, and extension, and to deliver quality services for strengthening the animal sciences sector in society.

Objectives

The faculty aims to employ scientific and research-based methods and skills to train researchers who can contribute to the improvement and development of the livestock sector at both regional and international levels.

Values

Patriotism with a pure Islamic spirit
Standard and high-quality higher education
Enrichment of research
Sound administration and effective leadership
Academic freedom
Accountability
Transparency and anti-corruption
Avoidance of all forms of discrimination

Educational Objectives

Capacity building in livestock, animal breeding and husbandry, animal product storage and processing, and poultry, fish, and beekeeping.
Conducting quality research on animal sciences and production.
Enhancing the quantity and quality of animal products.
Standardized research in animal sciences.
Improvement of local breeds for animal production.
Promoting public awareness regarding human-animal relationships, breeding, management, and nutrition.
Coordination with relevant institutions at national and international levels.

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Academic Background

The Faculty of Animal Sciences currently has 14 faculty members engaged in teaching, research, practical, and theoretical activities. Among them, 7 hold master’s degrees and 7 hold bachelor’s degrees. Additionally, 5 faculty members are currently pursuing master’s studies.

Active Departments of the Faculty of Animal Sciences