Welcome to AP Animal Husbandry - SMILE
About the Institute
The State Management Institute of Livestock Entrepreneurship (SMILE), under the Department of Animal Husbandry, Andhra Pradesh, located at Old Dairy farm, Hanumanthawaka Junction, Visakhapatnam, operates as a premier knowledge-oriented skill based training institution.
The institute is part of a broader ecosystem that connects education, training, and field-level implementation in the livestock and allied sectors. It functions as a training hub, providing structured programs designed to equip individuals with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on experience required for real-world applications.
What We Do
Training Programs for Farmers / Entrepreneurs
The institute provides an environment focused on knowledge enhancement, professional development, and practical exposure, helping participants transition from learning to implementation.
Dairy Farming
Modern dairy management, breed selection, feed management, and milk production techniques.
Sheep Rearing
Flock management, disease prevention, and sustainable wool/meat production training.
Pig Rearing
Breeding, housing, nutrition, and marketing for profitable piggery enterprises.
Desi Poultry
Backyard and commercial poultry management, incubation, and disease control.
Our Mission
To strengthen the connection between training, employment, and entrepreneurship within the livestock and rural development ecosystem. We aim to equip individuals with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on experience, creating self-reliant livestock entrepreneurs who contribute to the rural economy.
Our Vision
To be a leading knowledge-oriented training institution that transforms livestock rearing from a subsistence activity into a profitable enterprise. We envision empowering every rural farmer with practical exposure and professional development for sustainable livestock production.
Find Us
SMILE Institute
Located directly Adjacent to VIMS at Old Dairy farm, Hanumanthawaka Junction, Visakhapatnam. Our campus is easily accessible via major transport routes, serving as a convenient learning destination across the State.