Peter Spring

Peter Spring is a Professor and Head of the Department of Agronomy at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL. He serves as both Head of Agriculture and Deputy Director at BFH-HAFL, with extensive responsibilities spanning academic leadership, teaching, and research administration.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Natural Sciences from ETH Zurich (1996), completed in collaboration with the University of Kentucky, and a Diploma of Agricultural Engineering from ETH Zurich (1992).

Spring's research focuses on resource-efficient pig nutrition, with particular expertise in monogastric animal nutrition, poultry production systems, and feed science. His work bridges practical farm applications with scientific innovation, emphasizing sustainable approaches to animal husbandry and feed formulation. He has pioneered investigations into alternative feeding strategies that reduce environmental impact while maintaining animal health and productivity.

Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent contributions to animal nutrition science over two decades, with significant emphasis on feed additives (particularly mannan oligosaccharides), antibiotic reduction strategies, and precision feeding systems. His research demonstrates strong industry relevance through numerous practical applications in swine and poultry production.

As an educator, Spring teaches Animal Nutrition (specializing in Monogastric Animals), Poultry Production, and Animal Feed Science, with specific focus on pig nutrition within broader production courses. His teaching integrates practical farm experience with scientific principles.

Spring maintains significant professional engagement through memberships on the National Advisory Commission for Agriculture, the Advisory Board of the Institute of Agricultural Sciences at ETH Zurich, and the Board of Directors of Agridea. He also participates in various technical research groups and industry organizations, demonstrating strong connections between academic work and agricultural practice.