Porcine Course Syllabus.pdf

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- Course Name: Porcine Integrated Course
- Faculty/School: Facultad de Veterinaria
- Degree: Degree in Veterinary Science
- ECTS: 8.0
- Year: 4
- Semester: Annual
- Subject Type: Compulsory

Course Aims:
- Understand the structural conditions of pig production
- Learn strategies of feeding and management
- Study the technology of reproduction
- Diagnose pig diseases

Specific Learning Goals:
- Know the Spanish pig production chain
- Understand technical bases of pig production
- Design facilities and equipment for intensive and extensive pig farms
- Formulate diets for pigs in different phases
- Understand reproductive planning and daily handling
- Recognize characteristics of the final product
- Apply genetic evaluation and molecular genetics in swine breeding
- Control reproductive processes
- Diagnose and treat diseases

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Zero Hunger (2)
- Health and Well-being (3)
- Quality Education (4)
- Affordable and Clean Energy (7)
- Decent Work and Economic Growth (8)
- Responsible Consumption and Production (12)
- Climate Action (13)
- Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems (15)

Course Context and Importance:
- Fourth-year subject requiring prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and pathology
- Completes with a practicum in the fifth year

Recommendations:
- Prior approval of subjects like anatomy, physiology, and pathology
- Active participation in practical sessions

Learning Goals and Competences:
- Identify and evaluate aspects influencing pig production
- Design and evaluate management by lots or bands
- Evaluate environmental control systems
- Establish and apply waste and breeding criteria
- Manage different productive phases
- Assess carcass and meat quality
- Integrate as a technician in pig production or selection companies
- Advise on genetic improvement and feeding principles
- Solve problems and make decisions
- Work effectively in teams
- Communicate information to various audiences
- Apply reproductive biotechnology and obstetric techniques
- Identify clinical signs and lesions
- Establish therapeutic and preventive measures
- Diagnose and treat reproductive pathology