Research development & Planning
Objective
To conduct livestock research for the development and application of appropriate livestock technologies
Functions
- Follow-up and coordinate implementation of Centre research activities and prepare reports
- Oversee and follow-up activities of livestock research laboratories at the Centre;
- Identify calls for research proposals and assist teams in preparing competitive research proposals;
- Facilitate linkages with stakeholders in livestock research matters and capacity building; and
- Share knowledge with stakeholders on livestock research and technology development
The Department is led by a Manager and has one or more than one of the research sections listed below, depending on the mandate of the respective Centre:
- Beef Cattle Research
- daily Cattle Research
- Small Ruminant Research
- Non Ruminant Research
- Pastures and Forages Research
- Animal Health Research
- Farm Animal Genetic Resources
- Feed Resources Research
Research Officer