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Lecturer(s)
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Vacek Mojmír, doc. Ing. CSc.
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Beran Jan, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Stádník Luděk, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Zapletal David, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Cattle breeding importance, number, and performance of cattle in the Czech Republic and abroad, production types of cattle, basic cattle breeds and their characterization, evaluation of exterior and its relation to yield capabilities. Milk and meat performance, influences, aspects affecting it. Cattle fertility, control methods of cattle reproduction process and reproduction indexes. Control the heredity of production traits and prescription breeding value. The selection programs, testing. Welfare of animals end ethics of breeding. Technology of stabling of individual categories of cattle. Breeding of cows without commercial production of milk. Cattle herd turnover and economics of 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
- Semestral paper
- 120 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 80 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of this course is to expand the knowledge of Ph.D. students acquired in various master's degree programs, and thus provide Ph.D. students with the latest knowledge that is crucial in increasing of animal performance and profitability of breeding.
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills for work of zootechnics - specialists for cattle breeding.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, genetics, zootechnics and animal nutrition.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Seminar work
Elaboration of seminar work.
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Recommended literature
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Český svaz chovatelů českého strakatého skotu.
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Český svaz chovatelů holštýnského skotu.
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Český svaz chovatelů masného skotu.
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Coomber, R., Philips, K. Dairy cattle breeding and reproduction. NSW Department of Primary Industries, 2003.
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Doležal, Oldřich; Staněk, Stanislav,; Bečková, Ilona; Černá, Daniela,; Dolejš, Jan; Chládek, Gustav,; Frelich, Jan. Chov dojeného skotu : technologie, technika, management. 1. vydání. Praha : Profi Press, s.r.o., 2015. ISBN 978-80-86726-70-0.
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Hampel, G. Fleischrinder - und mutterkuhhaltung. 3. Auflage.. Ulmer, Eugen, 2005.
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Jakubec, V., Říha, J., Golda, J. Šlechtění masných plemen skotu. Rapotín: VÚCHS, 1998.
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Kučera, J., Dvořák, J., Chládek, G. Šlechtění českého strakatého skotu. SCHČSS, 2004.
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Welch, R. A. S. Milk composition, production and biotechnology. 1st pub. Wallingford : CAB International, 1997. ISBN 0-85199-161-0.
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Zahrádková, R. et al. Masný skot od A do Z. Praha: ČSCHMS, 2006.
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