Course: Pathophysiology of Farm Animals

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Course title Pathophysiology of Farm Animals
Course code KZVE/PFY
Organizational form of instruction no contact
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Trávníček Jan, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Illek Josef, doc. MVDr. DrSc.
Course content
Principles of disruption of functional systems associated with livestock reproduction and production. Metabolic response to production, nutritional and environmental stresses. Behaviour and its disturbances. Homeostasis, adaptation and their disturbances. Behaviour and its disturbances. Production diseases, their control and prevention. Metabolic profile test. Laboratory diagnostics.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual preparation for exam
  • Preparation for classes - 131 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 69 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course focuses on deepening knowledge of functional systems important for production, reproduction and adaptation of livestock. It introduces the causes of disturbances in homeostasis and their health consequences. It provides knowledge relevant to the prevention of production diseases.
Student získá znalosti o příčinách narušení funkčních systémů spojených s reprodukcí a produkcí hospodářských zvířat, o produkčních chorobách, metabolický testech a laboratorní diagnostice.
Prerequisites
General knowledge - biology, biochemistry, morphology and physiology.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Students are acquainted with the requirements necessary for successful completion of the course at the beginning of the study
Recommended literature
  • Hofírek, B. a kol. Produkční a preventivní medicína v chovech skotu. Část klinická.. VFU Brno, 2004. ISBN 80-7305-501-5.
  • Jelínek, P., Koudela, K. Fyziologie hospodářských zvířat. MENDELU Brno., 2003. ISBN 80-7157-644-1.
  • Racek ,J. a kol. Klinická biochemie. 2. vydání. Praha, Galén, 2006. ISBN 80-7262-324-9.
  • Underwood, E.J., Suttle, N.F. The Nineral Nutrition of Livestock. 3rd edition. 2001. ISBN 0-85199-557-8.


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): Zoohygiene and livestock diseases prevention (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Zoohygiene and livestock disease prevention (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -