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Wersja polska

Course code: BHS10168f14
Semester: 2014/2015 summer
Name: Breeding of Pigs
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 6
ECTS points: 2
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 15 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. damian Knecht, prof. nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W1 - knows and characterises the pigs breeding in Poland [BH1_W07, R1A_W03, R1A_W05, InzA_W01]; W2 - have knowledge of the methods for assessing the breeding value of the animals [BH1_W13, R1A_W03]; W3 - is aware of the documentation, labeling and marketing of breeding pigs [BH1_W05, R1A_W02, InzA_W03]; W4 - knows the technology of rearing and feeding of breeding pigs [BH1_W12, R1A_W04, InzA_W02, InzA_W05; BH1_W15, R1A_W05, R1A_W04, R1A_W03, InzA_W02]. Skills: U1 - is able to analyse and evaluate the factors affecting the breeding value of an animal [BH1_U14, R1A_U07, InzA_U08]; U2 - can make a basic assessment of reproductive and fattening performance and a basic assesment of conformation [BH1_U10, R1A_U06, InzA_U01; BH1_U05, R1A_U05, InzA_U05, InzA_U07].

Competences: K1 - understand the effects of market phenomena surrounded by pigs breeding [BH1_K06, R1A_K04; BH1_K09, R1A_K06].

Prerequisites: Keeping and breeding pigs

Course content: Introducing students to the the principles of the pigs breeding in Poland. Discussion of the principles of animal breeding value assessment. Presentation of the aspects related to nutrition and rearing technology implemented in breeding herds of pigs. To acquaint students with the principles of keeping pigs and marketing of breeding material.

Recommended literature: 1. Grudniewska B. (red.). Hodowla i użytkowanie świń, Wyd. ART. Olsztyn 1998. 2. Kondracki S. Chów świń. PWRiL, Warszawa 1998. 3. Szulc T. (red.). Chów i hodowla zwierząt, Wyd. AXA. Wrocław 2005. 4. Pejsak Z. Ochrona zdrowia świń, Wyd. PWR, 2007. 5. Jackson P., Cockroft P. Choroby świń, Wyd. Med. Urban& Partner, 2009. 6. www.polsus.pl

Assessment methods: During exercises will be verified skills: U1 and competences: K1 on the basis of the individual project involving a range of parameters relate to pig breeding (feeding system, reproduction, livestock housing, selected elements of breeding work for the breed covered by the breeding program). The basis to pass U1 and K1 will be performing of the project, in which will be included 75% of the above-mentioned parameters. Verification of skills U2 will be carried out during the field trip to Experimental Department of National Research Institute of Animal Production in Żerniki Wielkie (5 hours). The basis to pass will be written report including an assessment of reproductive, fattening, slaughter performance and evaluation of conformation of animal. Students will receive a list of parameters, which will have to be assessed and taken into account in the report. The basis to pass will be properly designed report prepared on the basis of available farm documentation and evaluation of conformation which each student performs individually. The basis for complete the course is a pass of exercises. Knowledge (W1, W2, W3, W4) will be verified at lectures, on the basis of the exam consists of 5 problem questions. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. To pass an exam the student must correctly answer at least three questions. Persons who did not pass an exam at the first time, will proceed to the exam in the second term in the same form.

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