Pig breeds. Parameters that affect pig breeding, production methods. Reproduction, selection, productive and reproductive properties. Genetic improvement, reproductive systems, reproduction pyramid. Applied pig nutrition, feed rations, feed methods and technologies. Housing, ventilation systems, insulation, floors, densities, micro-environment, management. Effluent treatment methodologies, biological treatment, manure processing. Modern pig farm equipment. Biosecurity and Total farm management. Pig welfare. Environment and pig production. Quality assurance, safety, trading and processing of pig meat. HACCP, farm and quality control ΙSO. Disease prevention and vaccination programmes. Farm hygiene. Biotechnology and genetic improvement, economic parameters and farm factors. Organic pig production. Pig production and special fortified products.
