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Animal Breeding (5cr)

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General information


Enrollment
15.04.2024 - 30.06.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Institution
Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 150

Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Animal Breeding C-02472-9A00CY13-3008. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.

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

Aro, J., Niemi, A., Toivonen, M., & Vahlsten, T. (2020). Testaa ja valitse: Lypsykarjanjalostuksella tuloksiin (1. painos.). Opetushallitus. Jokela, M., Ahola-Launonen, J., Oja-Leikas, M., & Rova, M. (2017). Kiehtovat geenit: Mihin geenitietoa käytetään? (1. painos.). Duodecim.

Teaching methods

Independend webbased learning. Possibility to get guidance to assignments.

Student workload

Totally 130 h.

Qualifications

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

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