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Course code: BHS10041f17Semester: 2017/2018 summer
Name: Cattle Breeding (II)
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. Andrzej Zachwieja, prof. nadzw.
Language of instruction: Polish / English
The course taught in English if the group has ≥6 students. The course taught in Polish with a possibility of support in English if the group has <6 students.contact person: Anna Zielak-Steciwko
Learning outcomes: After course completion In area of knowledge 1. Student has detailed knowledge in the range of cattle breeding and husbandry. 2. Student has detailed knowledge in the range of technology of milk and beef production. 3. Student knows the aims and methods of realizator of local cattle breeds protection in Poland. In area of skills 1. Student has an ability of searching, understanding, analysis and application of needed information from breeding documentation. 2. Student makes use of ability of analysis of factors conditioning breeding and utilization of local cattle breeds with an application of critical elements. 3. Student is able to perform an assessment of breeding environment conditions and health status and to conduct essential maintenance practices in cattle.
Competences: 1. Student is aware of the responsibility for the results of improperly led cattle breeding. 2. Student is aware of a need of an additional training and self-improvement in a range of cattle breeding and husbandry.
Prerequisites: -
Course content: Cattle husbandry – organizational aspects. Breeding methods used in cattle husbandry. Assessment of utilization value of cattle. Breeding documentation. Assessment of breeding value of cattle. Realization of breeding aims – programs of genetic improvement of cattle. Project of cattle breeding and husbandry.
Recommended literature: 1. Szulc T., Litwińczuk Z. (redakcja): Hodowla i użytkowanie bydła. PWRiL Warszawa, 2005; 2. Dokumentacja hodowlana oraz informacje zawarte w zasadach oceny wartości użytkowej i hodowlanej PFHBiPM oraz PZHiPBM.
Assessment methods: Course completion: Students who have practicals completed are obliged to undertake written test during the exam session. Knowledge will be verified based on the test lasting 45 minutes (questions from the scope of lectures content.). When the test is not passed in the first term, student has the right to pass it again in the second term.
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