Study Guide

Objective

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

Content

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

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of finnish animal production and documentaion of production.
Basic of farm animal housing and welfare or similar knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students can name the most essential breeding goals and ways of gathering data for breeding. They have basic ability to read and interpret the breeding values and breeding plans.

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.