Animal Breeding
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KA01DVVO13 |
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| Type: | Free choise |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Rönkä, Teija |
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| Teacher Team: | Rönkä, Teija |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| MAELINK-2014 |
3 spring |
5.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| MAELINK-2015 |
3 autumn |
5.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| MAELINK-2016 |
3 autumn |
5.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
The students know have a breeding program is composed. They get familiar with the present practices, mainly in the breeding of cattle and pigs. They know the principles of mating planning at herd level and can evaluate the effects of a mating plan
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies 5 h
- of which autonomous studies 130 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Common professional studies in animal husbandry or otherwise aqcuired basic knowledge.
Contents
Heredity, breeding goals of different animals, genetic evaluation and reading of breeding values, herd level mating plans, evaluation of the effects of a mating plan, progress in genetic gain
Recommended or Required Reading
Material published by breeding organizations. Other material given by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Web-based learning
Assessment Criteria
Level 1: The students can name the most essential breeding goals. They have basic ability to read and interpret the breeding values and breeding plans.
Level 3: The students know the breeding goals and their significance. They can interpret breeding values. They can evaluate the effects of a breeding plan at herd level.
Level 5: The students have in-depth knowledge for interpreting breeding values and breeding plans. They can justify the selection criteria of animals and can explain the principles of broader breeding programs.
Assessment Methods
Active participation and approved assignments.
Work Placement
None.
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