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Poultry Science
Geflügelwissenschaften
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:37:14
Abstract
The overall goal of the course is to provide the essential scientific and practical knowledge of the genetic, physiological and special nutritional aspects of poultry's metabolism, animal health and diseases, and of the implications for environment, product quality, housing and animal welfare, and breeding programs. At the same time, the practice will be an important part.
Objective
The students will - understand the complex interactions of nutrition, quality traits of products, breeding and reproduction, health management, diseases and husbandry as well as various production systems including environmental aspects and sustainable resource use - be able to explain the basic aspects of poultry nutrition - be able to critically analyze published research data
Content
After an introduction, the nutrition and health/diseases are discussed. In addition to the lectures held at the ETH, there is one day of external courses at the Aviforum in Zollikofen. During this day, relevant topics important for poultry science/production are discussed.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Handouts/scripts will be uploaded on moodle.
Literature
Specific literature is being indicated individually by the lecturers.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
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Geflügelwissenschaften
Zusätzlich Blockkurs am Aviforum in Zollikofen am Freitag, 26.04.2024
Präsenztag am Dienstag, 12.03.2024 am Tierspital UZH.
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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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.)
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