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Lecturer(s)
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Horčičková Michaela, Ing. Ph.D.
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Trávníček Jan, prof. Ing. CSc.
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Konečný Roman, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Focus of the subject: Physiological regulation principles of reproduction, lactation, egg laying and growth. Metabolic response to production, nutritional and environmental load. Neuroendocrine system in animal productivity regulation and adaptation. Higher functions of the nervous system in farm animals. Behavioral disorders. regularity of the organ systems during prenatal and postnatal development. Metabolic disorders. Laboratory diagnostics.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Individual preparation for exam
- Preparation for credit
- 20 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 12 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 24 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 90 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The course is aimed at detailed knowledges of the functional capacity and integrity of organ systems significant in reproduction, production and adaptation of farm animals.
Student will gain knowledge important for the evaluation of physiological functions and pathophysiological conditions of high-performance animals.
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Prerequisites
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General knowledge of biology and biochemistry. Knowledge of farm animal physiology corresponding to the level of bachelor's degree.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Combined exam
Active attendance at seminars, results from continuous tests, seminar presentations, protocols from exercises.
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Recommended literature
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E.J., Suttle N.F. The Mineral Nutrition of Livestock. 3rd Edition. CABI Publishing, New York, 614 pp. ISBN 0-85199-557-8.
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Jelínek P., Koudela K., Doskočil J., Illek J., Kotrbáček V., Kovářů F., Kroupová V., Kučera M., Kudláč E., Trávníček J., Valent M. Fyziologie hospodářských zvířat. MZLU Brno 2003, 409 s. ISBN 80-7157-644-1.
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Kraft W., Dűrr U. M. Klinická laboratórna diagnostika vo veterinárnej medicíne. Bratislava H&H 2001, 365 s. ISBN 80-88700-51-5.
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