751-6122-00L Physiology of Lactation

Semester	Spring Semester 2019
Lecturers	S. E. Ulbrich, R. Bruckmaier
Periodicity	yearly recurring course
Language of instruction	English

Abstract	As part of the course, students get to know the detailed processes that lead to the formation and secretion of milk in the context of mammalian lactation, particularly in livestock and wildlife.
Learning objective	The course aims at an understanding of the complex function of lactation. The acquired knowledge allows the students to assess both current and future potentials and problems which arise during the different stages of lactation.
Content	The interactive lecture, which is complemented by two days internship, allows students to aquire the detailed processes that lead to the formation and secretion of milk in mammals. These include the basic understanding of the development and functional stages of the mammary gland and its importance for the various farm animal species and humans as food. Also, hormonal changes which are occuring during the different stages of lactation, are discussed in detail. In addition, techniques of milk withdrawal are discussed in lectures and internship. These focus on the particularly challenging interactions between milking technology and the animal.
Lecture notes	Students will receive the slides of the lessons as pdf in advance.
Literature	F. Döcke, "Veterinärmedizinische Endokrinologie"
Prerequisites / Notice	Requirement: The course "Endocrinology and Biology of Reproduction" (751-6113-00L, takes place in HS) is an excellent prerequisite and complementation of the "Physiology of Lactation". Dates: The course dates are: Friday, 01.03. und 22.03. from 10-17h and 15.03. 10-13h in Eschikon-Lindau (AgroVet-Strickhof); Thursday, 07.03. - Friday 08.03. whole day in Posieux (with overnight stay in Posieux/Fribourg/Grangeneuf);