Jürg W Blum

Interests

• Nutrition in association with Lactation, Neonatology, and Growth

Research and Teaching

• Since 01-05-1985 associate professor (aoP), since 1992 full professor (OP). Head of the Division of Nutrion and Physiology (formerly Division of Nutrition Pathology) of the Institute of Animal Genetics, Nutrition and Housing, Univ. of Bern. Since February 2004 head a.i. of the Institute of Animal Genetics Nutrition and Housing, Veterinary Faculty of Bern / Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Bern. Emeritation: 30-092005. Informations on Division of Nutrition and Physiology: see http://www.vetmed.unibe.ch/itz/
• Teaching and Education -Responsible for teaching in nutrition for veterinary students: general nutrition and nutrition of different animal species (including dietetics): ruminants, pigs, horses, dogs, cats, and other companion animals (mammals other than dogs and cats, birds, reptiles). -Teaching of selected (veterinary-relavant) aspects of physiology in farm and companion animals for veterinary students: physiology of nutrition, energetics, physiology and pathophysiology of lactation; physiology and pathophysiology of growth; physiology and pathophysiology of neonates; physiology of physical performance; bioclimatology; physiology of adaptation. -Postgraduate educational courses for veterinarians and in part for agricultural engineers and animal scientists on nutrition, growth and lactation (especially cattle) in-and outside Switzerland.
• Research (1985-Present): Nutrition, Lactation, Neonatology, and Growth
• More information: www.vetmed.unibe.ch/itz