ECTS
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Course details
Course code: VVSS00379o14Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: Animal breeding
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Study Type: one cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: Prof. dr hab. Jerzy Monkiewicz
Language of instruction: Polish / English
Learning outcomes: On completion of the course the student will be able to trace the growth and development of farm animals, will know the criteria for selection of animals for breeding taking into account their type, sex, productivity etc. The student will be able to assess the meat, dairy, yield, wool, procreation and work quality of farm animals. Moreover, the student will know how to select the animals according to the breeding needs and will be acquainted with the methods of mating and crossbreeding.
Competences: The course deepens the knowledge of the students of Veterinary Medicine in the field of Animal Science. It gives them possibility to supervise and provide extension services in professional breeding and husbandry of farm animals.
Prerequisites: Biology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Animal Feeding
Course content: The role of animal breeding in national economy, growth and development processes at various stages of animal life; selection criteria used in animal breeding; animals used for dairy, wool, procreation and work purposes. Principles of selection, mating and crossing methods, bastardisation of animals. Practical advice for professional animal breeding.
Recommended literature: B. Nowicki, B. Kosowska: Genetyka i podstawy hodowli zwierząt, PWRiL Warszawa 1995 J. Monkiewicz: Podstawy hodowli zwierząt, Wrocław 1999 B. Nowicki wsp.: Atlas zwierząt gospodarskich, PWN Warszawa 1995 J. Monkiewicz, J. Wajdzik: Kynologia – wiedza o psie, Wrocław 2003
Assessment methods: Obtaining credit for lab work, test exam. Minimum required knowledge for passing: 51%.
Comment: This subject consists of a few parts: general aspects of animal breeding, horse breeding, cattle breeding, poultry breeding.