Genetics and Poultry Science

The teaching activity is divided in two modules. The module "Genetic improvement" provides the student the basis and principles of selection for the genetic improvement of the main livestock species (cattle, pig, small ruminants), both at the theoretical level and for the implementation of populations and herds genetic management. The module "Farming technologies for poultry and rabbit productions' aims to introduce students to the poultry and rabbit sectors providing principles and characteristics of productive chains, farming systems and management of strain/breeds reared for meat and egg production.

Knowledge and understanding of principles of selection for the genetic improvement of livestock species, associated to apply the genetic knowledge to simple simulated cases. Critical knowledge to understand the organization of poultry and rabbit production chains, evaluating the intensive farming systems and the production performance of the genetic lines/pure breeds.