Lecturer(s)
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Kernerová Naděžda, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Characteristic of the current status of pork meat. Performance characteristics in pigs. Breeds and utility types. Selection and hybridization programs. Techniques and technology of rearing and breeding individual categories. Technological systems of feeding. Poultry production principles. Characterization of individual poultry species and types. Reproduction, egg laying, and its characteristics. Growing and fattening abilities. Feather production. Technological processes in egg production, rearing, and breeding of laying type of hens. Technical processes in rearing, breeding, and fattening of meat type of hens, turkeys, ducks, Muscovy ducks, and geese.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Excursion
- Semestral paper
- 34 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 30 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 60 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 40 hours per semester
- Field trip
- 16 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The subject includes pig and poultry breeding, allowing students to learn about breeding and evaluating performance characteristics. The objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the most recent scientific and practical findings, which are essential for increasing performance and reaching profitability.
Theoretical principles and practical skills for livestock specialists.
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Prerequisites
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Standard knowledge of general zootechnics, genetics, and animal nutrition.
KZVE/CHHZ1
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam, Seminar work, Interim evaluation
Active attendance at seminars. Writing of seminar paper.
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Recommended literature
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Ledvinka, Z. et al. Vybrané kapitoly chovu drůbeže. Praha: ČZU FAPPZ, 2008. ISBN 978-80-213-1852-6.
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Matoušek, V. et al. Chov hospodářských zvířat II. Č. Budějovice: ZF JU, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7394-392-9.
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Pulkrábek, J. et al. Chov prasat. Praha: Profi Press, 2005. ISBN 80-86726-11-8.
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Skřivan, M. et al. Drůbežnictví 2000. Praha: Agrospoj, 2000. ISBN 80-239-4225-5.
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Stupka, R. et al. Základy chovu prasat. Praha: PowerPrint, 2009. ISBN 978-80-904011-2-9.
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