Knowledge on the farm is not measured by certificates alone but by consistent results achieved through years of practical experience. Many unskilled labourers possess remarkable livestock management skills. Respect experience.

Animal Science graduates should recognise that experienced farm workers often master feeding, breeding, disease detection, and animal handling through years of observation and practice. Remain teachable.

Professional qualifications provide scientific explanations, while experienced labourers provide tested field solutions that improve productivity. Combining academic knowledge with practical wisdom creates better livestock professionals. Value collaboration.

Humility allows graduates to learn valuable lessons from those without formal education. Respecting practical experience strengthens competence, builds confidence, and improves decision-making on modern livestock farms. Learning never ends.

The goat in the picture is a crossbreed between 100% Savannah and 100% Kalahari, demonstrating the value of strategic breeding and practical expertise. Success belongs to lifelong learners. Stay humble.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande

B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int'l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in View