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Course code: BHS20086f15Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Breeding of Pigeons and Chosen Decorative Birds
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 15 / 20 / 0
Lecturer: prof. dr hab. Edward Pawlina
Language of instruction: Polish / English
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student W1 - possesses the extended (knowledge of avian biology; W2 - knows in details the roles of bird feeding; W3 - knows the modern techniques applied in birds breeding. Skills: Student U1 - plans and evaluates (generally and in details) the breeding systems of pigeon and selected species of decorative bird; , U2 - applies necessary modifications in feeding systems for pigeon and selected species of decorative birds; U3 - is able to conduct the assess the exhibition value of pigeon and selected species of decorative birds;
Competences: Student: K1 - describes properly the principles of particular breeding programmes for pigeon and selected species of decorative birds; K2- understands the risks connected with breeding of pigeon and selected species of decorative birds; K3 - is aware of the necessity of continuous updating the knowledge related to breeding of different avian species.
Prerequisites: anatomy, animal physiology, genetic, basis of animal feeding
Course content: The rules of rearing and maintenance of chosen birds’ species. Characteristics of conformation and nutritional requirements of chosen species of parrots, Estrildid finches, canaries, wild, park birds and pigeons. Basic care and preventive treatments connected with birds’ exhibitions and their maintenance. Pedigree of pigeons, breeding organization in Poland, division of pigeons onto groups, the most important breeds from particular groups, anatomical structure of pigeons, pigeon-house and its equipment, reproduction of pigeons, methods of pigeons breeding, exhibitions of pigeons, diseases of pigeons.
Recommended literature: 1. Nowicki B., Pawlina E.: Gołębie pocztowe. Chów i hodowla. PWRiL, Warszawa, 2002. 2. Nowicki B., Pawlina E., Dubiel A.: Gołębie rasowe. PWRiL, Warszawa, 2007. 3. Kruszewicz A.G.: Hodowla ptaków ozdobnych. MULICO Oficyna wydawnicza, Warszawa, 2003. 4. Woliera – miesięcznik dla miłośników ptaków, hodowców i lekarzy weterynarii. Wydawnictwo Zagroda, Władysławowo k/Piaseczna. 5. EXOTA – czasopismo dla hodowców ptaków egzotycznych. Wydawnictwo EPAVA, Olomuc, Republika Czeska (wydanie polskie – www.nowaexota.eu).
Assessment methods: Colloquia
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