Introduction to the Department of Livestock
بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم
The Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University (ANASTU) was established in 1391 AH (2013 AD) in accordance with the Government's cultural policy and the National Development Plan, with the objective of providing sound professional education and training for the younger generation. The University commenced its academic activities with four faculties: Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Economic Sciences, and Veterinary Sciences.
Simultaneously with the establishment of the University, the Faculty of Animal Sciences was founded with four departments: Livestock Production and Management, Poultry, Fisheries and Apiculture, Animal Breeding and Genetics, and Animal Products Technology and Processing. Initially, only the Master's degree program in the Department of Livestock Production and Management was operational. However, following the integration of the Faculty of Agriculture of Kandahar University into the Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University, the Bachelor's degree program in Livestock Production and Management was also launched under the Faculty of Animal Sciences.
At present, practical and theoretical instruction is conducted only in the Department of Livestock Production and Management, which currently offers both Bachelor's (B.Sc.) and Master's (M.Sc.) degree programs.
The Master's program in Livestock Production and Management is academically supported through collaboration with the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), India. Equipped with modern educational technologies, well-developed teaching facilities, and qualified academic staff, the Department has the capacity to educate and train students in various disciplines of Animal Sciences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
In addition to its regular academic programs, the Department organizes short-term and long-term refresher and capacity-building training courses for livestock professionals and animal producers in collaboration with the private sector, governmental organizations, and non-governmental organizations.
For the first time, based on the available facilities and in accordance with a decree of the Ministry of Higher Education, ten (10) students were admitted to the Master's program in the Department of Livestock Production and Management through the National Entrance Examination (Kankor) in 1397 AH (2018 AD). In Mizan 1398 AH (October 2019), under the provisions of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), India, these students were enrolled in the joint academic program.
Currently, nine (9) additional students have been admitted to the Master's program through the National Entrance Examination (Kankor), and their courses are being delivered online under the joint academic program between ANASTU and the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), India.
Vision
The Department of Livestock Production and Management aspires to become a leading academic department at the national and regional levels in the education and training of highly qualified researchers and competent professionals.
Mission
To provide a modern teaching, scientific, research, and extension environment equipped with advanced technologies for undergraduate and postgraduate education, enabling the Department to deliver high-quality quantitative and qualitative services that contribute to the development and strengthening of the livestock sector and effectively address the needs of society.
Goals
The Department of Livestock Production and Management aims to employ modern educational and research methods, scientific approaches, and professional skills to train qualified researchers and competent professionals who can make significant contributions to the improvement, development, and sustainable strengthening of the livestock sector at both the national and regional levels.
Committees
1. Discipline, Grievance Hearing, and Dawah & Guidance Committee
2. Examination Committee
3. Quality Enhancement Committee
4. Strategic Planning Committee
5. Scientific Research and Publications Committee
6. Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Evaluation Committee
7. Postgraduate Studies Committee
8. Resource Mobilization and Fundraising Committee
9. Cultural Affairs Committee
10. Student Council and Sports Committee
Strategic Plan
Standardizing the academic and teaching activities of the Livestock Department in such a way that they train such academic personnel at a high level so that they can become a tool for the country's agricultural development at the national and regional levels.
In order to achieve the above objectives, the livestock strategic plan can be summarized in the following two parts:
1. Full implementation of the revised curriculum and training of staff with modern technology.
2. Carrying out research and research in the field of breeding, production, nutrition and livestock in order to promote and produce high-quality livestock products and new breeds.
Action Plan
A. Administrative and Academic Affairs
1. Ensure the timely, organized, and effective implementation of all daily administrative and academic affairs of the department.
2. Enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the department's administrative and academic performance.
3. Maintain discipline, order, and compliance with administrative regulations within the department.
4. Actively represent the department in meetings, seminars, workshops, and other academic and administrative events at the faculty, university, national, and international levels.
5. Implement and execute the decisions, directives, and instructions issued by the competent authorities.
6. Organize, maintain, and archive administrative, academic, and educational records; effectively manage matters related to faculty members, students, equipment, assets, and other departmental affairs; and ensure proper office organization.
7. Ensure the timely commencement and completion of the first and second semesters of the 1405 academic year in accordance with the academic calendar.
8. Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, semester, and annual departmental reports.
9. Fill vacant organizational positions by recruiting qualified personnel.
10. Collect individual semester work plans from all academic staff members.
11. Monitor, supervise, and evaluate the performance of academic staff on a continuous basis.
12. Collect semester and annual performance reports from faculty members.
13. Prepare accurate statistical data and submit it to the relevant authorities whenever required.
B. Academic Affairs
1. Successfully complete the first and second semesters of the 1405 academic year.
2. Review, revise, and enrich the academic curriculum in accordance with current academic needs and labor market demands.
3. Distribute course policies to all students.
4. Implement standard teaching principles based on student-centered learning, practical instruction, and field-based activities.
5. Conduct student evaluations of faculty members in accordance with applicable regulations.
6. Organize orientation programs for newly admitted students on the Credit System.
7. Encourage students to make effective use of the library and online academic resources.
C. Academic Development
1. Organize specialized workshops for junior faculty members on teaching methodologies, the Credit System, and student assessment methods.
2. Review and update the syllabi of all courses in accordance with recent scientific and technological developments.
3. Prepare scientific agendas and conduct regular departmental and committee meetings.
4. Take appropriate measures to strengthen academic communication and understanding between faculty members and students in accordance with institutional rules and regulations.
5. Organize and deliver academic seminars by faculty members according to the approved annual plan.
D. Research Affairs
1. Organize workshops on research methodology for all academic staff members.
2. Plan and conduct research activities based on societal needs and encourage faculty members to publish their research in reputable national and international journals.
3. Encourage faculty members and students to utilize libraries, scientific databases, and other academic resources to promote a strong research culture.
4. Conduct research on topics officially assigned to faculty members.
Quality Assurance
1. Monitor the implementation of quality assurance and quality enhancement processes within the department.
2. Effectively implement the self-assessment program and develop an appropriate schedule to enable faculty members to complete their self-assessment activities.
Capacity Building
A. Academic Qualification Development
1. Recruit three qualified faculty members for the relevant departments.
2. Nominate one faculty member for Master's degree studies.
3. Nominate two faculty members for PhD studies.
B. Academic Promotions
1. Promote two faculty members from the rank of Assistant Lecturer (Nomand Pohanyar) to Lecturer (Pohanyar), and one faculty member from Lecturer (Pohanyar) to Assistant Professor (Pohanmal), in accordance with the applicable regulations.
C. Professional Capacity Development
1. Organize seminars and workshops on modern teaching methodologies, student assessment, and the effective use of advanced educational technologies.
Resource Mobilization and Partnership Development
1. Hold regular meetings with business leaders and investors to mobilize financial support.
2. Maintain continuous communication with international organizations and development agencies operating within the region to attract financial and technical assistance.
3. Strengthen academic collaboration with leading national and international universities to obtain scholarships, educational exchange opportunities, visiting professors, curriculum development support, and other academic assistance.
4. Secure textbooks and other academic resources from partner organizations and donor agencies to support teaching and learning.
Cultural Affairs and Guidance
1. Promote awareness among faculty members, staff, and students regarding Islamic ethics, moral conduct, modesty, and religious practices.
2. Implement and monitor the directives related to the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice.
3. Prevent intellectual deviation, destructive behavior, and extremist tendencies within the academic environment.
4. Monitor and prevent political conflicts and disputes within the university environment.
Action Report
Activities of the department:
Livestock Department (Animal Husbandry), Faculty of Animal Sciences, under the umbrella of Afghanistan National Agricultural Science and Technology University (ANASTU), operates in the light of the principles and laws of the Ministry of Higher Education in order to carry out effective measures in the field of livestock in the country and the southwest. Regional levels This department carries out its activities in three main areas including teaching, research and extension.
1. Education or teaching:
Currently, the Department of Livestock, Faculty of Animal Sciences, (ANASTU) educates students in both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The master's program in animal science is funded by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in India and a PhD program is also planned in the near future. Teaching students with new teaching methods based on academic elective curriculum and using new and reliable books and resources in this field so that modern and advanced information and resources are available to students.
2. Research: The Animal Husbandry Department conducts research based on internationally recognized research using the institute's laboratories and research centers and publishes it in domestic and international journals.
3. Extension: The livestock department tries to implement and present scientific experiments and scientific theories in the field of livestock to the society.
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Department |
Academic Rank |
Degree |
Position |
Last Name |
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Livestock |
Senior Associate Professor |
Bachelor |
Lecturer / Head of Department |
Mostamand |
Allaudin |
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Livestock |
Associate Professor |
Master |
Lecturer |
Adil |
Naeem Jan |
2 |
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Livestock |
Assistant Professor |
Master |
Lecturer |
Sadaat |
Sayed Hamid |
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With Respect,
Department of Livestock