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751-6802-00L 2 Credits MSC D-USYS

Poultry Science

Geflügelwissenschaften

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Sabine Müller
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:13:56

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
Es wird eine schriftliche Prüfung von ca. 80 Minuten durchgeführt.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Geflügelwissenschaften
Am 10.3.2026 findet die Lehrveranstaltung in Präsenz am Tierspital UZH statt. Am Freitag 20. März findet ein Blockkurs am Aviforum in Zollikofen statt.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 4)
2 h weekly

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