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Animal Breeding (5 cr)

Code: 9A00CY13-3007

General information


Enrollment
01.11.2023 - 30.06.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
SeAMK Agriculture
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Open University of Applied Sciences
Teachers
Teija Rönkä
Teacher in charge
Teija Rönkä
Groups
AGRO21PR
Agrologi (AMK)
Course
9A00CY13

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student know the breeding goals of different farm animals. The student can explain the present practices used in the breeding of cattle and pigs mainly. The student can make a summary about the principles of mating planning at herd level and can evaluate the effects of a mating plan. The student can explain the significance of breeding goals and practices used on production and sustainable development in animal production.

Content

Heredity, breeding goals of different animals, genetic evaluation, reading of Finnish and international breeding values, herd level mating plans, evaluation of the effects of a mating plan, progress in genetic gain, legislation, ethical considerations.

Materials

Announced by teacher.

Teaching methods

Web-based learning

Completion alternatives

Can be connected with student's work if possible. Details discussed with teacher.

Student workload

Totally 133 h,

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the breeding goals and their significance. The student can interpret breeding values and evaluate the effects of a breeding plan at herd level.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has in-depth knowledge for interpreting breeding values and breeding plans. The student can justify the selection criteria of animals and can explain the principles of broader breeding programs.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of Finnish animal production and documentation of production. Basic of farm animal housing and welfare or similar knowledge.

Further information

The student can start the course anytime after 1.6.2023 All assignments must be completed until 31.5.2024. Assessment at the end of the month.

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