An internship report carried out at Livestock Experimental Station NAGRIC&DB P.O Box 183, Entebbe.

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. Livestock experimental station is a government farm with three main enterprises i.e.; Diary, Poultry and piggery. It is aimed at producing high quality and quantity milk, beef, pork, eggs and chicken for the community. The industrial training at livestock experimental station attempted to provide practical skills, knowledge, field practice and experience to enhance the theoretical knowledge that is gained in class. Therefore, I was able to gain skills to familiarize myself such as the various breeds of dairy cattle, poultry and pigs at LES, the various animal husbandry practices and get hands on experience on animal welfare skills, Animal diseases and their signs, symptoms and treatment. Methods of parasite (internal & external) control used in the three enterprises. Pasture management and preservation methods. Feed mixing. Hatchery, Piggery and Poultry management practices and to practically get some knowledge on artificial insemination, multiple ovulations. embryo transfer etc.

During the training program, I was able to meet challenges such as walking. long distances to the farm, limited equipment 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 NAGRC&DB administration. The University administration should provide a clear study program.