Abstract:
The industrial training is all about exposing students to practical aspects in the field of specialization. The industrial training was to expose the students to actual working environment and enhance students' knowledge and skills from what they have learnt from the class room.
UMUF is a farm with three main enterprises i.e.; Diary, Pasture management and piggery. It is aimed at producing quality agricultural products. The industrial training at UMUF attempted to provide practical skills, knowledge, field practice and experience to enhance the theoretical knowledge that is gained from classroom. Therefore, I able to gain skills to familiarize myself such as the various breeds of dairy cattle, d pigs at UMUF. The various animal husbandry practices and get hands on experience on animal welfare skills, Animal diseases, their signs, symptoms and treatment. Methods of parasite (internal & external) control used in the above-mentioned enterprise Pasture management and preservation methods. Feed mixing, Piggery and to practically get some knowledge on artificial insemination etc...
During the training program, I was able to meet challenges such as walking long distances to the farm, limited equipments and high costs of living.
In conclusion, the IT was conducted successfully and was educative as it equipped me with practical skills and knowledge which further made it more efficient. Some recommendations include provision of accommodation to the internees by the UMUF administration. University administration should provide a clear study program.
