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Lecturer(s)
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Čítek Jindřich, prof. Ing. CSc.
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Course content
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Genetic structure of populations and factors of their change. Breeding of quantitative features. Characteristics and methods of studying quantitative characteristics. Genetic parameters and their use. Analysis of variation components, gene and environmental effects. Modern methods of checking the estimation of breeding value. Reliability of estimation of breeding value. Purposefull conception of selection theory, selection systems and their use, correlated selection progress. Economic weight of properties in the formation of detection indices. Hybridization theory. Organisation of breeding programmes. Breeding strategy. Markers of assisted selection QTL.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Written action (comprehensive tests, clauses), Individual preparation for exam
- Preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for exam
- 200 hours per semester
- Semestral paper
- 15 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 15 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to deepen theoretical knowledge and practical procedures of breeding work in livestock.
Significant knowledge and skills applicable in practice.
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Prerequisites
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Knowledge of population genetics, livestock breeding, nutrition, morphology and physiology of animals, mathematic.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination, Seminar work
Knowledge of general and population genetics, breeding.
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Recommended literature
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Geldermann, Hermann. Tier-Biotechnologie. Stuttgart : Ulmer, 2005. ISBN 3-8252-8283-X.
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Jakubec, V. a kol. Odhad plemenné hodnoty hospodářských zvířat. Rapotín : Výzkumný ústav pro chov skotu, 1999.
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Jakubec, V. a kol. Šlechtění masných plemen skotu. Rapotín : Výzkumný ústav pro chov skotu, 1998.
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Jakubec, V. a kol. Teorie a praxe selekce hospodářských zvířat. Rapotín : Výzkumný ústav pro chov skotu, 2003.
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Mrode, R.A. Linear models for the prediction of animal breeding values. Wallingford : CAB International, 1996. ISBN 0-85198-996-9.
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Říha, J. a kol. Biotechnologie v chovu a šlechtění hospodářských zvířat. Rapotín : Výzkumný ústav pro chov skotu, 1999.
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Schaeffer, L. R. Linear Models and Computing Strategies in Animal Breeding. Guelph: University of Guelph, 1993.
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