Programme Animal Production Technology

School of Agriculture and Food Sciences

Animal Production Technology

Advancing livestock production through science, care and sustainable management.

The Animal Production Technology programme at MEHIT University prepares students with practical knowledge in livestock management, animal nutrition, breeding, housing systems, animal health awareness and farm production practices for careers in animal agriculture, agribusiness and food production systems.

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About the Programme

Preparing future animal production professionals.

The Animal Production Technology programme develops students’ understanding of livestock systems, nutrition, breeding principles, animal health awareness, housing systems and practical farm production for sustainable animal agriculture.

Productive livestock systems grow when science, welfare and farm discipline work together.

Livestock Management

Understand practical systems for managing animals, farm routines and production environments responsibly.

Animal Nutrition

Learn the role of feed, nutrition planning and balanced diets in livestock growth and productivity.

Breeding Principles

Build awareness of breeding systems, reproduction planning and genetic improvement in animal production.

Animal Health Awareness

Develop understanding of health observation, hygiene, prevention and referral practices in livestock settings.

Housing Systems

Explore how animal housing, ventilation, cleanliness and farm layout support welfare and production.

Farm Production Practice

Connect animal science with daily farm operations, record keeping and practical production management.

Professional Journey

From animal science foundations to responsible livestock production.

Students progress from agricultural and animal science knowledge into livestock management, nutrition, breeding, health awareness, production systems and professional portfolio preparation.

Foundation

Build Your Agricultural and Animal Science Foundation

Develop the agricultural and animal science knowledge needed to understand livestock systems, farm environments and responsible production practice.

Animal Science

Technical Skills

Develop Livestock Management and Nutrition Skills

Learn how feed planning, farm routines, animal handling and production records support healthy and productive livestock systems.

Livestock Practice

Production Systems

Advance into Breeding, Health and Production Systems

Explore breeding principles, health awareness, housing systems and the production discipline required in modern animal agriculture.

Application

Readiness

Animal Production Portfolio & Professional Readiness

Complete portfolio-based animal production projects that prepare students for livestock, farm operations, nutrition and agribusiness support roles.

Portfolio

Professional Confidence

From animal science to practical farm production, students build the discipline to support livestock systems with care, accuracy and sustainable management.

What You’ll Learn

Animal production knowledge shaped through livestock care, nutrition and farm systems.

Explore the core subjects that prepare students to understand livestock management, nutrition, breeding, animal health awareness, welfare and practical farm production systems.

Understand the foundations of livestock production, farm systems, animal care and sustainable animal agriculture.

Learning Experience

Learning shaped by livestock practice, nutrition and responsible farm systems.

Students learn through livestock handling practice, feed and nutrition training, housing and farm systems, animal health observation, production records practice and portfolio-based animal production projects.

Animal Production Technology students observing livestock management and farm production systems in a supervised agricultural training environment

Applied Animal Production Practice

Practical training for livestock systems, nutrition and sustainable farm production.

The learning experience connects animal science with supervised production practice, helping students understand how livestock care, nutrition, housing, records and farm discipline support productive animal agriculture.

Livestock Handling Practice

Students build practical awareness of safe, calm and responsible livestock handling within supervised farm environments.

Feed and Nutrition Training

Practical sessions introduce learners to feed planning, ration awareness and nutrition practices that support animal productivity.

Housing and Farm Systems

Students explore animal housing, cleanliness, ventilation, layout and farm organization for responsible production.

Animal Health Observation

Learners develop awareness of observation, hygiene and reporting practices that support animal health and welfare.

Production Records Practice

Guided exercises help students understand farm records, production tracking and decision support in livestock systems.

Portfolio-Based Animal Production Projects

Students build a professional portfolio reflecting livestock care, nutrition, housing, records and sustainable production practice.

Career Opportunities

Professional pathways across livestock production, nutrition and farm operations.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level professional roles in livestock farms, animal production units, poultry operations, agribusiness organizations and supervised agricultural production environments.

Animal Production Assistant

Livestock Farm Technician

Animal Nutrition Assistant

Poultry Production Assistant

Farm Operations Assistant

Breeding Support Assistant

Animal Health Support Assistant

Agribusiness Production Assistant

Programme Information

Essential details for the Animal Production Technology pathway.

Qualification

HND / Degree Pathway

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Duration

2 Years

Four Semesters + Practical Animal Production Training

Entry Requirements

GCE Advanced Level

Science, agriculture, biology or relevant subjects preferred

Study Mode

Morning

Full-time On-Campus Programme

Campus

Yaoundé

MEHIT University Main Campus

Practical Learning

Livestock Management

Feed Practice
Farm Records
Animal Production Portfolio

Tuition

Contact Admissions

Current tuition available from Admissions Office.

Career Outcome

Professional Animal Production Technology Pathway

Prepared for livestock management, animal nutrition, poultry production, farm operations and agribusiness production support roles.

Programme Information

Essential details for the Animal Production Technology pathway.

Qualification

HND / Degree Pathway

Confirm with Admissions

Duration

2 Years

Four Semesters + Practical Animal Production Training

Entry Requirements

GCE Advanced Level

Science, agriculture, biology or relevant subjects preferred

Study Mode

Morning

Full-time On-Campus Programme

Campus

Yaoundé

MEHIT University Main Campus

Practical Learning

Livestock Management

Feed Practice
Farm Records
Animal Production Portfolio

Tuition

Contact Admissions

Current tuition available from Admissions Office.

Career Outcome

Professional Animal Production Technology Pathway

Prepared for livestock management, animal nutrition, poultry production, farm operations and agribusiness production support roles.

Animal Production Technology

Begin Your Career in Animal Production Technology.

Join a programme designed to develop practical animal production professionals ready to support livestock systems, food production, animal care and sustainable agricultural growth.

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