National University of Agriculture (UNAG)

Animal Husbandry Engineering

The career of Animal Husbandry Engineering is a scientific and technical discipline dedicated to the production of domestic animals. This career includes the interdisciplinary study of other areas (veterinary, agronomy and commerce) that allow the Animal Husbandry Engineer to have the ability to properly manage livestock production systems, in addition to giving added value to the products and being able to market them, always maintaining a profitable and sustainable management.

Mission

To train competent, enterprising and efficient professionals committed to the strengthening and development of the livestock sector of the country, through research and production in the area of zootechnics, always bearing in mind in their professional practice the ethical, intellectual and moral values for the benefit of society.

Vision

To be recognized in the short term as an academic offer of excellence, committed to the interests of the Honduran and Latin American community, based on an academic plan of learning and values structured by competencies, according to the reality of the livestock sector, reinforced with facilities, equipment and a teaching staff with a high level of knowledge that promotes scientific research.

The Zootechnical Engineer graduated from the National University of Agriculture is able to:

Perform and interpret soil and water analyses to produce food resources in quantity and quality in a sustainable manner under different agroecological conditions.
Exploit the potential of the genome of the animal genetic resource of domestic species to improve productivity in livestock production systems.
Carry out productive, reproductive and sanitary diagnoses and evaluations of livestock production units to identify actions to increase profitability in a comprehensive and sustainable manner.
Identify, evaluate and implement new technologies in the management of production systems in major and minor species.
Elaborate livestock sector development plans with a territorial planning approach that will enable the generation of public policies.
Promote and manage companies and organizations for the benefit of the actors of the value chain in the agricultural industry, considering the linear economy and circular recycling.
Manage legal, economic and financial concepts for application in investment decision making and management of financial resources.
Design the fundamental components of livestock systems for efficient production while ensuring animal welfare.
Promote the transformation of animal products, guaranteeing their traceability, safety and quality for the final consumer.

The objective of the Animal Husbandry Engineering program is to train a competent professional with integrity in values, capable of designing and managing livestock production systems and animal food processing, conducting scientific research to provide timely and effective solutions to the various problems of the country's livestock sector, considering animal welfare and environmental management through interdisciplinary work.
The student who aspires to enter the career of Animal Science Engineering, must have the interest to study the Zootechnical Sciences Curriculum, for this he/she must:
- Submit a formal application for admission.
- Original diploma and a certified or legalized photocopy of the original diploma certifying the studies completed in the diversified cycle of the intermediate level. When the degrees are obtained abroad, the incorporation agreement issued by the Secretary of Education must be presented.
- Have a minimum average of 70% in high school.
- Pass the Academic Aptitude Tests (PAA) established by the University.
- Have passed the medical examination practiced at the University, including the anti-doping test.
- Present proof of good conduct.
- Fill out a socioeconomic and personal data form.
- Pay the fees set forth in the University's Fee Schedule.
- Sign a letter of commitment by which he/she voluntarily accepts to respect and comply with the current Institutional Statute, the General Regulations, Internal Coexistence Norms and these Academic Norms of this University.
- Other requirements established by the authorities of the Institution.
Post:

M.Sc. Belia María Suazo Martínez
Academic Coordinator of the Animal Husbandry Engineering Program
bsuazo@unag.edu.hn bsuazo@unag.edu.hn

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry:
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Dina Marlen Castro Mejia

Dean of Faculty, Professor.
M.Sc. Total Quality Management Catholic University of Honduras. Veterinary Doctor Universidad Federal Santa Maria. RS. Brazil
Areas of professional practice: Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Infectious and Infectious Diseases, Animal Health, Veterinary Business Management and Animal Welfare.
Josselin Maryeri Brizo Murillo

Faculty Secretary, Coordinator of Information, Documentation and Dissemination, Professor.
M.Sc. Animal Science Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala. Veterinary Doctor National University of Agriculture
Area of professional performance: Physiopathology of Reproduction, Obstetrics, Biotechnology of Reproduction and Animal Health.
Lisandro Zelaya Bertrand

Head of the Academic Department of Veterinary Medicine, Professor.
Veterinary Doctor Universidade Federal Santa Maria. RS. Brazil
Area of professional practice: Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Health, Propedeutics (swine), Internal Medicine Veterinary Medicine
David Antonio Cantarero Peralta

Head of the Academic Department of Veterinary Morphology, Professor.
Veterinary Doctor National University of Agriculture
Areas of professional practice: Propaedeutic Veterinary Physiology (companion animals), Diagnostic Imaging, Veterinary Surgery and Anesthesiology, and Companion Animal Clinic.
Josué Omar Mendoza Montoya

Head of the Academic Department of Animal Production Management, Professor.
M. Sc. in Economics and Development. National Autonomous University of Honduras. Agronomist Engineer National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Veterinary Statistics.
Carlos Manuel Ulloa Ulloa

Head of the Academic Department of Animal Reproduction and Improvement. Coordinator of the Specialized Learning Center for Biotechnology and Animal Reproduction.
Ph.D. Animal Science Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan. M.Sc. Animal Science Utsunomiya University, Japan Agricultural Engineer.
Area of professional performance: Animal Genetics, Swine Breeding and Research Techniques.
Rubén Ramírez Aquino

Academic Coordinator of Veterinary Medicine, Professor.
Ph.D Sciences Institute of Biomedical Research National Autonomous University of Mexico. M.Sc. Animal Health and Production Sciences Faculty of Medicine.
Area of professional performance: Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases I, Parasitic Parasitology II.
Javier Antonio Reyes Luna

Directorate of Management of the Learning Centers. Coordinator of the Production and Commercialization Management Committee, Teacher.
M. Sc. Project Formulation and Evaluation. Central American Institute of Public Administration (ICAP), Costa Rica. Agronomist Engineer National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Project Formulation, Minor Species Learning Center (Sheep and Sheep).
Belia Maria Suazo Martinez

Academic Coordinator of the Animal Husbandry Engineering program. Teacher.
M.Sc. in Economics and Development. National Autonomous University of Honduras. Agronomist Engineer National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Introduction to Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture Learning Center.

E-mail: bsuazo@unag.edu.hn
Benito Esaú Pereira

Coordinator of the Meat Laboratory Integral Learning Center. Teacher.
M. Sc. in Business Administration, Catholic University of Honduras. Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Meat Module.
Carlos José Cartagena Alvarenga

Coordinator of Hacienda Escuela Las Piedras. Teacher.
Veterinary Doctor, National University of Agriculture.
Professional Practice Areas: Reproductive Pathophysiology, Obstetrics, Reproductive Biotechnology and Bovine/Equine Clinic.
Elfrego Adrian Ponce

Teacher.
Veterinarian and Zootechnician, University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Professional Practice Areas: Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Public Health, Inspection of Animal Goods.
Fran Humberto Zuniga Meza

Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Professional Performance Area: Poultry Learning Center
Francisco Antonio Barahona Montalvan

Coordinator of the University - Society Liaison Committee. Professor.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Professional Performance Area: Poultry Learning Center
Fuggy Ernestina Castro

Director of the Specialized Center, Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Teacher.
M. Sc. Of Science The University of Guelph Canada. Veterinary Doctor Universidad Federal Do Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil.
Areas of professional practice: Veterinary Histology, Veterinary Immunology, Veterinary Ethics/Legislation and Beekeeping Pathology.
Grace Marlene Carvajal

Teacher.
M. Sc. Veterinary Sciences Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico. Agronomist Engineer. Panamerican Agricultural School Zamorano, Honduras.
Area of professional performance: Introduction to Animal Husbandry and Minor Species Learning Center.
Gustavo Alonso Ardón

Coordinator of the Poultry Learning Center, Professor.
Ph.D. Business Economics Universidad Tecnologica (UNITEC), Honduras. M. Sc. Business Administration. Catholic University of Honduras. Agronomist Engineer Universidad Autónoma Chapingo. Texcoco, Mexico
Area of professional performance: Poultry and Poultry Farming Learning Center.
Harin Joel Mejia Castillo

Teacher.
M.Sc. in Rural Education and Development. National Autonomous University of Nicaragua. Agronomist Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Major Species, Cattle, Pasture and Forage Learning Center.

E-mail: hmejia@unag.edu.hn
Héctor Antonio Díaz Antúnez

Teacher.
M.Sc. Agricultural Sciences National University of Colombia. M.Sc. in Development Project Management. Institute of Public Administration of Costa Rica. Agronomist Engineer National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Animal Genetics, Veterinary Statistics.

E-mail: hediaz@unag.edu.hn
Hector Leonel Alvarado

Teacher.
M. Sc. in Animal Nutrition. Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Agricultural Engineer, National Autonomous University of Honduras (CURLA).
Areas of professional performance: Animal Feeding and Nutrition, Research Seminar, Bovine Science, Swine Science.

E-mail: lalvarado@unag.edu.hn
Henris Jobany Morazán Nuñez

Coordinator of the Research and Postgraduate Committee. Professor.
Ph. D. in Agricultural and Food Science and Technology, University of Lleida, Spain. M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition, University of Zaragoza, Spain. Agronomist Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Animal Nutrition, Research Techniques.
Jhony Leonel Barahona Montalván

Sub-Directorate of Management/Production, Coordinator of the Swine Production Learning Center. Teacher.
M. Sc. in Business Administration, Catholic University of Honduras. Agronomist Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Swine Production Learning Center, Swine Technology and Project Management.
José Angel Acosta

Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Introduction to Animal Husbandry.
José Francisco Aguiriano Sánchez

Teacher.
Veterinarian, National University of Agriculture.
Areas of professional performance: Physiopathology of Reproduction, Obstetrics, Animal Health, Propaedeutics (bovine and equine), Health and Production System.
Julio San Martin Cálix

Coordinator of the Beekeeping Learning Center. Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National Autonomous University of Honduras (CURLA).
Area of professional performance: Beekeeping.
Kelvin Orlando Espinoza Blandón

Teacher.
M.Sc. Veterinary Sciences, National Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico. Agricultural Engineer, Universidad Rubén Martínez Villeda, Cuba.
Area of professional performance: Veterinary Statistics.
Kelvin Orlando Espinoza Blandón

Coordinator of the Pastures and Forages Specialized Center. Teacher.
Agronomist Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Pastures and Forages.
Keysi Patricia Diaz Aguilera

Professor.
Food Technology, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Meat Science Laboratory.
Licza Rosibel Padilla Salgado

Ph. D. Animal Metabolism, Kyoto University, Japan. M.Sc. Animal Nutrition, Kyoto University, Japan. Agronomist Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Food Technology, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Veterinary Biochemistry and Animal Nutrition.

E-mail: lpadilla@unag.edu.hn
Mario Roberto Hernández Cubas

Coordinator of the Learning Center for Aquaculture Production. Teacher.
Agronomist Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Aquaculture
Marvin Noé Flores Sánchez

Deputy Director of Learning by Doing. Coordinator of the Senior Species Learning Center. Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Bovine Technology
Marvin Orlando García Aguilar

Teacher.
Veterinarian, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Veterinary Anatomy, Wildlife Clinic and Aquaculture Pathology.
Miguel Ángel García Mejía

Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Swine Production.
Orlando José Castillo Rosa

Teacher.
M.Sc. Veterinary Sciences, Autonomous University of Baja California. Agricultural Engineer, Escuela Agricola Panamericana El Zamorano.
Area of professional performance: Pastures and Forages, Bovine Technology.
Oscar Ernesto Castellanos Sosa

Teacher.
Agricultural Business Administration, UNAG.
Area of professional performance: Beekeeping.
Osman Alejandro Garcia

Teacher.
Veterinarian, Centro de Estudio Ciudad de Monterrey, State of Leon, Mexico.
Area of professional practice: Public Policy. Legal Medicine.
Reina Maribel Sierra Fernández

Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Pastures and Forages, Bovine Technology.
Robert Danilo Rubi

Coordinator of the Learning Resources Unit. Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Introduction to Animal Husbandry and Pastures and Forages.
Roger Gustavo Moncada

Teacher.
Veterinarian, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Animal Anatomy and Physiology and Swine Clinic.
Romeo Uclides Guervara

Lecturer.
M.Sc. in Animal Reproduction, University of Shizuoka, Japan. Agricultural Engineer, National Autonomous University of Honduras, (CURLA).
Area of professional performance: Swine Learning Center, Swine Husbandry, Animal Breeding.
Rubén Augusto Sinclair Guitiérrez

Lecturer.
M.Sc. in Development Project Management. Institute of Public Administration of Costa Rica. Agricultural Engineer, National Autonomous University of Honduras (CURLA).
Area of professional performance: Pastures and Forages, Livestock Linkage.
Santos Marcelino Espinal Valladares

Teacher.
Agricultural Engineer, Instituto Tecnológico Agropecuario Yucatán, Mexico.
Area of professional performance: Pastures and Forages, Animal Nutrition and Bovine Technology.
Valeria Estefania Cerrato Castellanos

Admissions Committee Coordinator. Teacher.
Veterinarian, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Anatomy and Embryology, Comparative Anatomy, Histology, Histopathology and Avian Pathology.
Ventura Obdulio Zelaya

Teacher Coordinator of the Trojes Regional Center.
M.Sc. in Development Project Management. Institute of Public Administration, Costa Rica. Agricultural Engineer National Autonomous University of Honduras (CURLA).
Area of professional performance: Project Formulation and Evaluation.
Yahaira Marlen Hernández López

Veterinary Doctor, National University of Agriculture.
Veterinary Doctor, National University of Agriculture.
Area of professional performance: Propaedeutics (poultry) Veterinary Pathology Surgical Pathology.
Helen Estefani Martínez Lobo

Coordinator of the Specialized Center of Diagnostic Laboratory for Zoonosis. Teacher.
Microbiologist, National Autonomous University of Honduras.
Areas of professional performance: Veterinary Parasitology Laboratory, Veterinary Virology, Veterinary Clinical Laboratory and Veterinary Epidemiology.
Yenifer Saharai Diaz Maradiaga

Lecturer.
Microbiologist, National Autonomous University of Honduras.
Area of professional performance: Veterinary Microbiology, Veterinary Immunology.
Catacamas Main Campus

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Catacamas Main Campus