751-6601-00L  Pig Science (HS)

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
Lecturersto be announced
Periodicityyearly recurring course
CourseDoes not take place this semester.
Language of instructionEnglish


AbstractThe overall goal of the course is to provide the essential scientific knowledge of pig animal health and behaviour and of the implications for husbandry and animal welfare.
ObjectiveStudents will
- understand the complex interactions of health management, behaviour and husbandry.
- be trained to understand interdisciplinary and disciplinary research.
- be able to critically analyze published research data.
- be able to present precise scientific reports in oral and written form.
ContentTopics:

-Understanding natural behaviour of pigs to improve their management
-Welfare challenges in pig production
-On-farm and post-mortem health assessment
-Farrowing and lactation
-Pig reproduction and associated problems
-Piglet mortality and morbidity
-Emotions
-Cognition
-Pain

There will be 1 excursion to the pig stable of AgroVet Strickhof.

The final grade will be based on a poster presentation (30%, mid-semester) and a final written exam (70%, end of semester)
Lecture notesHandouts/scripts are distributed by the the lecturers.
LiteratureSpecific literature is indicated by the lecturers.
Prerequisites / NoticeKnowledge in animal health, animal welfare and ethology is recommended but not required.

The lectures will be in English and German (depending on the lecturers)