Mainpage Adress Staff Science Publications Notices GermanVersion Objectives of the Institute Teaching and research focus upon the whole scale of genetics, breeding, husbandry and hygiene of large and small farm animals.
Teaching is conducted in lectures, seminars, practical courses and colloquia.
Basic lectures in animal breeding, husbandry and hygiene are offered to students who study Agricultural Sciences, Nutrition and Household Economics as well as Agricultural Economics in their second year. For students studying Animal Production in the major studies, special emphasis is placed on the core subjects animal breeding, husbandry and animal genetics, including molecular genetics. The institute also offers lectures for students studying Nutrition and Home Economics in their major studies. Students have a wide choice in compulsory optional subjects, including ecological animal husbandry in the subject area Landscape Development. Animal Genetics is the scientific basis of Animal Breeding , thus scientific approaches are focused on the introduction and practical evaluation of breeding and selection models.