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Course code: BHN10326o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Horse Keeping and Breeding
Major: Animal Science
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 6
ECTS points: 3
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 9 / 18 / 0
Lecturer: dr Ewa Walkowicz
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Student W1 - knows the systematic horses in the kingdom of mammals W2 - have knowledge about the origin and domestication of horses W3 - knows the morphology and anatomy of horses W4 - can explain the digestive processes of horses fed differently W5 - can describe the processes occurring in the reproductive systems of the stallion and the mare W6 - knows the rules of evaluation and selection of various breeds and types of horses Skills: Student: U1 - proper handling of the horse during manual U2 - recognizes the zootechnical nomenclature of conformation and body parts of horses U3 - recognizes the zootechnical nomenclature of horse coat U4 - acquires the ability to make measurements of horses U5 - acquires skills of keeping breeding documentary of horses U6 - is able to assess and propose appropriate bonitation in Polish breeding documentation U7 - can organize information on the use of horses of various breeds and types U8 - can develop nutritional programs for horses of different breeds and types
Competences: Student: K1 - understands the economic importance of horse farming and breeding K2 - is able to personally handle the horses, as well as able to explain how to handle a horse K3 - understands the responsibility of the breeder and keeper for horses welfare K4 - understands the importance of environmental safety in the handling of the horse
Prerequisites: Genetics, Anatomy, Physiology
Course content: Issues discussed during the course refer to the location of the species horse (Equus Caballus) in the taxonomy of living organisms, particularly mammals, and the location of the horses in the group of livestock. The student learns the morphology and function various systems and organs of horses. Meets the necessary elements of breeding work, ie measurements of horses, the determination of growth and development, evaluation of conformation, pedigree analysis, analysis of the results of various utility tests. Student learns principles of equine nutrition of different groups of horses.
Recommended literature: Hodowla i chów koni. E.Walkowicz, E. Jodkowska. Przewodnik do ćwiczeń, AR W-w 1997; Hodowla koni. J.Zwoliński, PWRiL W-wa 1983; Żywienie koni. Sasimowski E., Budzyński M., PWRiL, Warszawa 1987; Metody doskonalenia koni. Kaproń M. Wyd. AR Lublin, 1999 Konie i rumaki. Periodyk Koń Polski. Periodyk Przegląd hodowlany. Periodyk
Assessment methods: Verification of skills U1, U4, U6 and competencies K2 and K4 will be held during field trip (8 hours). The basis of classification is the presentation of the exploitation of horses, in accordance with the SAFETY regulations. Skills U2, U3 will be verified on the basis of five problem questions. Three of the question must be answer correctly. The duration of test is 45 minutes. Skills U5, U7, will be tested on the basis of the project, covering the creation of breeding lines of selected race. Skill U8 and competence K1 will be verified on the basis of the project of various nutritional options. Attendance at school is obligatory, tolerated is only 1 unexcused absence. Absences (up to 3) are classified on the basis of a written development of missing classes. The basis for passing class is the average ratings. The basis of assessment of the course is completion of exercises course. Knowledge (W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, W6) will be verified on the basis of a written test, when student responds to the 70 test questions. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes. To obtain credit, the student need correctly answer at least 51 % of questions. If the test is not passed in the first term, the student has the right to submit oral or written form next time.
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