Course: Mechanization of Live Stock Production

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Course title Mechanization of Live Stock Production
Course code KZT/MZV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Stehlík Radim, Ing. Mgr.
  • Šístková Marie, Ing. CSc.
Course content
1-2. 2 Transport and handling equipment, 3. Preparation of feed, 4. Water supply, 5. Technological facilities in cattle breeding, 9. Technological facilities in pig breeding, 10. Technological facilities in sheep and goat breeding, 11. Technological facilities in poultry breeding, 12. Microclimate of stables, 13. Ventilation systems

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Projection, Excursion
  • Semestral paper - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 20 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 6 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The objective of this subject is to provide information about technology and machinery necessary for animal husbandry.
Obtaining knowledge about used machines and machine lines in livestock production.
Prerequisites
Completion of subject Technics fundamentals A required.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Active participation at seminars, a seminar paper and knowledge of lectured topics
Recommended literature
  • Andrt, M. Technika a technologie pro chov zvířat. ČZU Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-213-2164-9.
  • Doležal, O., Staněk, S. Chov dojeného skotu. Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-86726-70-0.
  • Přikryl, M. a kol. Technologická zařízení staveb živočišné výroby. Praha, TempoPress II, 1997. ISBN 80-901052-3.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Animal husbandry (2013) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agriculture Engineering (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter