Course: Technology and Machinery for Livestock Production

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Course title Technology and Machinery for Livestock Production
Course code KZT/TTPZV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Smutný Dominik, Ing.
  • Smutný Luboš, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Šoch Miloslav, prof. Ing. CSc., dr. h. c.
  • Findura Pavol, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Šístková Marie, Ing. CSc.
  • Stehlík Radim, Ing. Mgr.
Course content
1. Introductory lesson. 2. a 3. Livestock breeding: selected theoretical background and methods. Selected theoretical aspects of livestock breeding and their relation to technological solutions. 4. Requirements for housing systems in intensive animal husbandry. Animal welfare requirements in intensive livestock farms, housing systems. 5. Equipment for housing systems in intensive cattle farming. 6. Equipment for housing systems in intensive pig and poultry farms. 7. Technology and equipment for cattle feeding. 8. Technology and equipment for feeding pigs and poultry. 9. Technology of excreta removal and storage in cattle farms. 10. Excreta removal and storage technology in pig and poultry farms. 11. Equipment for the treatment of milked milk. Theoretical background and practical applications. 12. Machinery and equipment for grazing technology. 13. Theoretical aspects of microclimate of stable buildings in intensive farming. Ventilation systems and air-conditioning of stall buildings. 14. Time reserve Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
  • Class attendance - 70 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 55 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen knowledge in the field of breeding technology and techniques used in selected areas of animal production. By completing the course, students will deepen their theoretical knowledge and methodology in the field of technology and techniques for animal production. They will learn to apply this theoretical knowledge to specific practical situations in the framework of exercises and seminars. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
The student is able to apply the knowledge, received during the study, specified in the part: Content of the syllabus
Prerequisites
By completing the course, students will deepen their theoretical knowledge and methodology in the field of technology and techniques for animal production. They will learn to apply this theoretical knowledge to concrete practical situations in the framework of exercises and seminars.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Active participation in the exercises, submission of the seminar work, knowledge of the lectured material
Recommended literature
  • Andrt, M. Technika a technologie pro chov zvířat. ČZU v Praze, Provozně ekonomická fakulta, 2011. ISBN 978-80-213-2164-9.
  • Doležal, O., Staněk, S. Chov dojeného skotu. Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-86726-70-0.
  • Gálik, R. a kol. Technika pre chov zvierat. SPU Nitra, 2015.
  • Pretty, J. Sustainable agriculture and food.. London: Earthscan, 2008. ISBN 978-1-84407-408-2.
  • Přikryl, M. Technologická zařízení staveb živočišné výroby. Praha: Tempo PressII, 1997. ISBN 80-901052-0-3.


Study plans that include the course
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