Animal Science

Self-selected specialisation, e.g. in nutrition and feed, genomics and breeding, health and behaviour

A particular focus of research is themicrobiota of the digestive tractand its reciprocal influence on the animal and its environment.

Aspects of sustainability and ethical issues are intensively addressed.

The social, economic, and environmental consequences of agricultural science are taken into account.

Describe the basic pillars of animal science (animal nutrition, animal hygiene, animal behaviour, animal breeding, animal husbandry) and demonstrate their relevance to animal science work

Reflect specific expertise in anatomy and physiology, endocrinology, genetics, microbiology, feed science, and animal husbandry techniques

Survey and evaluate modern research methods in relation to current and future scientific issues in farm animals

Formulate suitable hypotheses for relevant questions from the field of animal science and test these hypotheses

Critically question published facts from the field of animal science

Biotechnology companies

Agricultural operations

Food and feed industry

Ministries, environmental and agricultural agencies, expert journalism, and public relations work

University and non-university research institutions

Business consulting and sales

Breeding and stable construction companies