Department of Poultry Science

The Department of Poultry Science is an important department under the Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences at Sindh Agriculture University.

The department focuses on teaching, research and extension activities related to poultry production, poultry nutrition, breeding, management and disease control.

Students are provided with professional education and practical training in commercial poultry farming, hatchery management and poultry production systems.

The department contributes towards the development of the poultry industry by producing skilled graduates and conducting research for sustainable poultry production.

Mission of the Department

The mission of the department is to provide quality education, practical training and advanced research in poultry Science and poultry production systems.

The department is committed to preparing professionals capable of improving poultry farming through scientific management, modern technologies and sustainable production practices.

Special emphasis is placed on poultry nutrition, health management, hatchery operations and efficient poultry farm management.

Academic & Research Strengths

Poultry Production

Students are trained in modern poultry production systems and commercial poultry farming techniques.

Poultry Nutrition

Focus on feed formulation, balanced nutrition and feeding management for poultry birds.

Hatchery Management

Students learn hatchery operations, incubation techniques and chick production management.

Poultry Health

Education is provided regarding poultry disease prevention, vaccination and health management practices.

Research Activities

Research work is conducted on poultry production, nutrition, disease control and farm management systems.

Practical Training

Hands-on practical exposure is provided through poultry farms, laboratories and field learning activities.

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Education

The department offers professional education and practical training in poultry Science and poultry production.

Research Programs

Faculty members and students participate in research related to poultry farming and poultry production systems.

Extension Services

The department contributes to poultry extension services and farmer awareness programs in the poultry sector.

Facilities & Learning Environment

Poultry Farms

Practical learning facilities are available through university poultry farms and production units.

Research Laboratories

Laboratory facilities support poultry research, nutrition studies and poultry management practices.

Field Training

Students receive practical exposure through poultry farm visits, demonstrations and field activities.

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Course Outline

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Course Outline

DVM Program

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
POUL-102	Introduction to Poultry Production	1 (1-0)
POUL-401	Commercial Poultry Production	2 (1-1)
POUL-402	Breeder and Hatchery Management	3 (2-1)

BS (Hons) Poultry Science

1st Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-101	Introduction to Poultry Science	3 (2-1)
PS-103	Poultry Housing and Equipment	3 (2-1)

2nd Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-102	Fowl Biology	3 (2-1)
PS-104	Broiler Production and Management	4 (2-2)

3rd Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-201	Layer Production & Management	4 (2-2)
PS-203	Principles of Incubation & Hatchery Management	3 (2-1)
PS-205	Fancy Birds Production	3 (2-1)

4th Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-202	Poultry Feeding Practices	3 (2-1)
PS-204	Avian Physiology	3 (2-1)
PS-206	Environmental Control Housing System	3 (2-1)

5th Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-301	Breeder Production & Management	4 (2-2)
PS-303	Game Birds Farming	3 (2-1)
PS-305	Avian Reproduction & Embryology	3 (2-1)

6th Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-304	Poultry Products Technology	3 (2-1)
PS-306	Poultry Marketing and Economics	3 (3-0)
PS-308	Poultry Hygiene and Bio Security	3 (2-1)

7th Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-401	Avian Medicine	3 (2-1)
PS-403	Poultry Records Keeping	3 (2-1)
PS-405	Rural Poultry Production	3 (2-1)
PS-407	Poultry Farm Practices	3 (0-3)

8th Semester

Code	Title of Course	C. Hrs.
PS-402	Poultry Diseases	3 (2-1)
PS-404	Poultry Behavior and Welfare	3 (2-1)
PS-406	Internship	3 (0-3)