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), Monitoring, Laboratory
- Preparation for classes
- 15 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 56 hours per semester
- Preparation for credit
- 15 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 60 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.
The 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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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 pp. ISBN 80-88700-51-5.
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