751-6601-00L Pig Science (HS)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | to be announced |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Course | Does not take place this semester. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Abstract | The 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. |
| Learning objective | Students 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. |
| Content | Topics: -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 notes | Handouts/scripts are distributed by the the lecturers. |
| Literature | Specific literature is indicated by the lecturers. |
| Prerequisites / Notice | Knowledge in animal health, animal welfare and ethology is recommended but not required. The lectures will be in English and German (depending on the lecturers) |