Production Animal Breeding (LVAE0300)

Production Animal Breeding, 5 cr - LVAE0300

Production Animal Breeding (LVAE0300-3001), 01.01.2021 – 31.05.2021,
5 cr (LMS17S1) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

01.01.2021 - 31.05.2021

Lecturer(s)

Mirja Riipinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Assignments, independent study

Learning materials and recommended literature

Juga, J., Maijala, K., Mäki-Tanila, A., Mäntysaari, E., Ojala, M. ja Syväjärvi, J. 1999. Kotieläinjalostus. Jyväskylä: Suomen kotieläinjalostusosuuskunta.

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

End assignment to compile content at the end of the course

Learning assignments and student workload

Assignments 52 h - independent study 83 h

Enrollment

02.11.2020 - 30.11.2020
Groups
- LMS17S1
Alternative learning methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Seats

1 - 25

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Technology
Production Animal Breeding (LVAE0300-3002), 03.01.2022 – 31.05.2022,
5 cr (LMS19KM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

03.01.2022 - 31.05.2022

Lecturer(s)

Mirja Riipinen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Assignments and independent study

Learning materials and recommended literature

Juga, J., Maijala, K., Mäki-Tanila, A., Mäntysaari, E., Ojala, M. ja Syväjärvi, J. 1999. Kotieläinjalostus. Jyväskylä: Suomen kotieläinjalostusosuuskunta.

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Learning assignments and student workload

Assignments 60 h - independent study 75 h
Groups
- LMS19KM
- LMS18S1
Alternative learning methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Seats

0 - 50

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Technology

The student is able to justifiedly breed the animals of a domestic animal farm and evaluate the breeding value of a production animal. The student can perceive the significance of output monitoring and counselling for the development of domestic animal production.
The student knows the main procedures of output monitoring and can interpret related reports.
The student master the key concepts of domestic animal breeding, knows the breeding targets of the main production animals and the principles of the selection of animals for breeding, and is able to interprets reports related to breeding.

Output monitoring methods and reports
- milk production
- beef production
- pig husbandry
- sheep husbandry
The concepts of domestic animal breeding
- manipulation, selection, degree of hereditability, kinship
- indexes and how to form them
Breeding targets and evaluation methods
- interpreting indexes
- evaluation and selection of animals for breeding
Planning and implementing breeding
- breeding plan
- monitoring
- breeding in practice and its results

LMSE0100 Practical Work on a Domestic Animal Farm
LMSE0200Production Animal Care and Welfare

0-5

0 (fail) The learning requirement for the course is not met.
1 (adequate) The student knows the basics of animal breeding.
2 (satisfactory) Along with aforementioned, the student knows the methods of animal breeding.

3 (good) Along with aforementioned, the student can interpret farm-specific reports. 4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student can make plans for animal breeding in different farm conditions.
4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student can make plans for animal breeding in different farm conditions.

5 (excellent) Along with aforementioned, the student is able to evaluate their impact from a social, ecological and economical point of view.

Production Animal Breeding, 5 cr - LVAE0300

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