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Lecturer(s)
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Kváč Martin, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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History. Legislation. Thermoregulation in animals. Hygiene of the stable environment. Welfare of animals. Hygiene of water and watering of animals. Waste water. Nutritional hygiene. Animal health disorders of nutritional origin. Alimentary infections and intoxication. Hygiene of buildings and stables. Environmental sanitation, disinfection, disinsection and extermination. Sanitation enterprises. Biosecurity. Obligations of breeders. Anti-disease measures. Health and disease, causes of disease. Conditions and factors affecting the infectious process. Zoonotic diseases, basic pathological processes. Defence mechanisms of the organism, natural and artificially acquired active and passive immunity. Health economics, impact of diseases on animal welfare and performance. Hygiene in primary milk production. Supervision by the SVS of the administration of veterinary medicinal products. Animal protection authorities. System and performance of veterinary control. Foreign substances in feed.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam, Individual tutoring
- Preparation for classes
- 137 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 63 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge from master´s degree in the field of zoohygiene and prevention of livestock diseases
Detailed disciplinary knowledge of livestock diseases. In-depth knowledge in evaluating animal welfare and animal health, evaluating the effects of environment and husbandry technology on animal health, evaluating hygiene conditions in livestock, proposing solutions to improve animal hygiene and health. Application of biosecurity methods and procedures. Very good knowledge of legislation related to livestock breeding and protection.
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Prerequisites
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Expert knowledge of biology, zoology, general zootechnics
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
Compulsory consultations with the teacher, passing of an oral examination confirming the student's comprehensive orientation in the field.
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Recommended literature
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Anton, W. Tierhygiene. Leipzig, S.Hirzel Verlag, 1984.
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Keeling, L., Gonyou, H. Social behaviour in farm animals.. CABI Publishing, UK 2001,432 pp., 2001.
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Mehlhorn, G. Lehrbuch der Tierhygiene, Teil I 1079 s., Teil II 557 s.. Jena, VEB Gustav Fischer Verlag, 1979.
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Webster, J. Welfare, životní pohoda zvířat. Nadace na ochranu zvířat Praha, 1999, 264 s.. Praha, Nadace na ochranu zvířat 1999, 264 s., 1999.
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