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Lecturer(s)
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Hošek Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
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Čítek Jindřich, prof. Ing. CSc.
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Course content
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Breeds of sheep and goats bred in the Czech Republic and abroad. Conservation of the gene pool of gene resources in sheep and goats. Development and use of biochemical methods in reproduction. Influences on milk and meat purpose. Management and profitability of breeding. Modern technology of sheep and goat breeding. Breeding welfare. Amendments to Acts No. 246/1992 Coll. and Act No. 154/2000 Coll. The breeding program for sheep and goat breeding. Evaluation of sheep and goat exterior. Assessing sheep and goat performance. Diseases of sheep and goats - symptoms, treatment, prevention.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies)
- Semestral paper
- 80 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 150 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of this course to gain an overview of current scientific and professional knowledge in sheep and goat breeding in the Czech Republic and the world and at the same time to expand the knowledge from the master´s degree.
Significant knowledge and skills applicable in practical sheep and goat breeding.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of morphology, physiology, nutrition, genetics and sheep and goat breeding.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Elaboration of seminar work.
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Recommended literature
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ENSMINGER, M. E. Sheep & Goat Science. Sixth Edition. Interstate Publishers, INC, 2002. ISBN 0-8134-3116-6.
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Fantová, Milena. Chov koz. Vyd. 2., upr. Praha : Ve spolupráci se Svazem chovatelů ovcí a koz v ČR vydalo nakl. Brázda, 2010. ISBN 978-80-209-0377-8.
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HORÁK, F. a kol. Ovce a jejich chov. Praha : Brázda, 2007.
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KUCHTÍK, J., HOŠEK, M., AXMANN, R., MILERSKI, M. Chov ovcí. MZLU v Brně, 2007. ISBN 978-80-7375-094-7.
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PARKER, R. The Sheep Book. USA Ohio University Press, 2002. ISBN 0-8040-1032-3.
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