The animal nutrition program emphasises research in farm, companion, laboratory, wildlife and improve growth efficiency and health of animals and to enhance human health attributes of zoo animals related to health. Research projects include feeding and management systems to animal products while sustaining environmental quality. The research ranges from applied problems in animal feeding to fundamental scientific questions of animal growth, production, and health. The research program focuses on impact of nutrition on health, immunity, digestive/metabolic disorders, reproductive performance, bacterial and parasitic diseases, organic toxins and stress nutrition, and feeding management of sick animals. Other research areas include feed evaluation, processing, and utilisation in efficient feeding systems and determination of nutrient requirements. The research also covers the precise ration formulation, phase feeding and use of feed additives for the maintenance acceptable performance of neonatal, growing, finishing and breeding animals.
Planlanan Eylül 2024
Universiti Putra Malaysia
SERDANG,
Selangor,
43400, Malaysia
Candidate must have a Master degree with thesis in an appropriate field.
Acceptance into the programme is subject to approval by School of Graduates and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UPM.
They also must have
TOEFL Written test (Academic version): 550 points
IELTS (Academic Exercise): Band 6.0
TOEFL Internet test (Academic version): 79-80
TOEFL Computer test (Academic version): 213
CIEP: Level 109