VVZ API is not affiliated with ETH Zurich. Data might be outdated or incorrect. Please view the official ETHZ Vorlesungsverzeichnis for binding information.

751-6602-00L 3 Credits MSC D-USYS

You're viewing possible stale or outdated data. Please check the latest semester for more up-to-date information.

Pig Science

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Giuseppe Bee, PD Dr. Stefan Neuenschwander, Dr. Peter von Rohr

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:22:10

Abstract

The aim of this lecture is to provide basic knowledge about organization of pig breeding, applied breeding value estimation, nutrition, diseases and their effects on product quality, and economics of pig production.

Objective

The students - understand the complex relationships between nutrition and product quality, - are familiar with the division of labor in breeding, propagation and production - are familiar with breeding value estimation - are able to critically analyze published research results - are able to present a scientific paper orally

Content

The following topics will be presented: - Pig feeding - Meat quality - SGD (pig health service) - pig breeding - applied breeding value estimation (with exercises) - Preparation of a presentation on a self-selected topic - Efficient pigs - excursion to the AgroVet Strickhof (keeping and evaluation of the animals (field test)

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts/scripts are being individually distributed by the the lecturers.

Literature

Specific literature is being indicated individually by the lecturers.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Pig Science On Friday 21 April, an excursion to the Agro-Vet Strickhof takes place - it is strongly recommended to participate in this excursion.	Wed 08:15-10:00 (LFW B 2)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Agricultural Sciences Master
- Major in Animal Sciences
  - Disciplinary Competences
    - LivestockSystems
- Minors
  - Non-Ruminant Science (This minor will only be offered in the academic year 22/23. As of the academic year 23/24, the minor can no longer be chosen. The course units offered in the minor can still be taken as electives.)
  - Animal Sciences (This minor is new and in force from the academic year 22/23. The complete courselist for this minor will be published on the website of the Study Programme.)