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Lecturer(s)
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Kernerová Naděžda, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Growth ability of pigs, use of growth curves. Prediction of the performance of final hybrids from the current populations. Factory farming and common issues, multisite system, related European directives, critical problems in pig breeding, factors influenceable by human activity. Controlled integration of purchased animals into the production herd. Modern technologies for individual categories of pigs following the welfare principles and corresponding with the requirements, regulations, and norms within the valid EU legislation. Farrowing pens with respect to the principles of the welfare of sows and piglets. Microclimate in pig breeding and protection of pigs against thermal stress. Breeding and hybridization in pig breeding, selection and hybridization programs, breeding methods, breeding aspects of selection. Genetics in pig breeding. Methods of yield control, principles and methods of estimating breeding value. Current situation and trends in pig breeding in the Czech Republic and worldwide. Natural behavior and needs of pigs and their importance for practical breeding.
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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), Individual tutoring
- Preparation for classes
- 60 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 20 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 80 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 60 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquaint students with current scientific knowledge and trends in pig breeding.
Extensive professional and systematic knowledge in the field of pig breeding. Knowledge of current trends in pig breeding.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of physiology, reproduction, genetics and nutrition in pig.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Written examination, Seminar work
Each student prepares the assigned seminar paper based on the professional and scientific literary sources. The work needs to be regularly checked by the tutor.
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Recommended literature
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Andrt, M. Technika a technologie pro chov zvířat.. a: ČZU v Praze, 2011. ISBN 978-80-213-2164-9.
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Gordon, I. Reproductive technologies in farm animals.. CABI Publ., 2017. ISBN 9781780646039.
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Jakubec, V. et al. Odhad plemenné hodnoty hospodářských zvířat.. Rapotín: Výzkumný ústav pro chov skotu, 1999. ISBN 80-213-0622-X.
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Jakubec, V. et al. Šlechtění prasat.. Rapotín: Asociace chovatelů masných plemen, 2002. ISBN 80-903143-1-7.
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Lawrence. T. L. J., Fowler, V. R. Growth of Farm Animals.. CABI Publ., 2002. ISBN 0-85199-484-9.
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Líkař, K. et al. Řízení mikroklima v chovu prasat. [Metodika].. Praha: ČZU v Praze, 2013. ISBN 978-80-213-2400-.
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McGlone, J. and Pond, W. G. Pig Production: Biological principles and applications.. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson/Delmar Learning,, 2003. ISBN 082738484X.
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Penny, H. C. and Machin, D. H. Pig reproduction: problems, practices, principles.. Oxford: Oxford University, 1998. ISBN 0-9537684-0-6.
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Pulkrábek, J. et al. Chov prasat.. Praha: Profi Press, 2005. ISBN 80-86726-11-8.
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Říha, J. et al. Reprodukce v procesu šlechtění prasat.. Rapotín: Asociace chovatelů masných plemen, 2001. ISBN 80-903143-3-3.
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Stupka, R. et al. Řízení mikroklima v chovu prasat II. [Metodika].. Praha: ČZU v Praze, 2014. ISBN 978-80-213-2401-5.
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Stupka, R. et al. Základy chovu prasat.. Praha: Power Print, 2009. ISBN 978-80-904011-2-9.
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