Course: Application of Molecular Genetics in Livestock Breeding

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Course title Application of Molecular Genetics in Livestock Breeding
Course code KZVE/AMGHZ
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
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)
  • Knoll Aleš, prof. RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Šoch Miloslav, prof. Ing. CSc., dr. h. c.
Course content
Molecular biological methods and directions of their application in cattle breeding. Molecular genetics of qualitative signs and quantitative properties. Molecular genetics of genetic diseases, health and resistance. Molecular markers. Use of molecular genetics findings and knowledge of the bovine genome for innovation of breeding methods, selection and hybridisation, testing and optimisation of breeding values in breeding animals.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam, Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for classes - 100 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 100 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 25 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim is to gain theoretical knowledge of the innovative potential of contemporary genomics and intellectual skills for their transfer to biotechnological processes in the selection and hybridization in livestock, testing and optimization of breeding values, identification of animal resources in the food chain.
Broad knowledge of applocations of genetics in animal breeding, esp. In breeding on high performance and health.
Prerequisites
Genetics

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Knowledge of genetics, including population genetics, statistics, livestock breeding.
Recommended literature
  • Garrick D., Ruvinsky, A. The Genetics of Cattle. Oxon, New York : CABI Publishing, 2014.
  • Millar, Paul; Lauvergne, Jean Jacques; Dolling, C.H. Scott. Mendelian inheritance in cattle 2000. Wageningen : Wageningen Pers, 2000. ISBN 90-74134-75-0.
  • Muir, W. M.; Aggrey, S. E. Poultry genetics, breeding and biotechnology. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2003.
  • Rothschild, Max Frederick,; Ruvinsky, Anatoly. The genetics of the pig. 2nd edition. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK : CABI, 2011.
  • Snustad, D. Genetika. Brno : Masarykova univerzita, 2017. ISBN 978-8021086135.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): General animal husbandry (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): General Animal Husbandry (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -