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Course code: BHS10041f14
Semester: 2014/2015 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


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: W01 - has general knowledge in the field of cattle husbandry [ZO1 – W13]; W03 - has general knowledge in the field of cattle production technology [ZO1 – W15]. Skills: U01 - has an ability of searching, understanding, analysis and application of needed information from breeding documentation [ZO1 – U01]; U02 - performs under scientific tutor direction simple project task concerning widely understood cattle breeding, properly interprets results and draws conclusions [ZO1 – U04]; U03 - analyses biological processes accompanying cattle husbandry [ZO1 – U05]; U04 - has an ability of elaboration of breeding assumptions for cattle [ZO1 – U07]; U05 - is able to elaborate projects in the field of cattle husbandry [ZO1 – U09]; U06 - presents an ability of interference in particular stages of cattle breeding and is able for elimination of threats using suitable methods [ZO1 – U14].

Competences: K01 - is able to treat the animals in a responsible way [ZO1 – K03]; K02 - is aware of the responsibility for the results of improperly led cattle husbandry [ZO1 – K06]; K03 - is able to conduct cattle husbandry in an aware and responsible manner fulfilling breeding assumptions and tasks [ZO1 – K08]; K04 - is aware of a need of an additional training and self-improvement in a range of cattle husbandry [ZO1 – K10].

Prerequisites: Basis of animals breeding, Genetics, Cattle breeding and husbandry.

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.

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