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Animal breeding 420


 
Module code TLR 420
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content Formulation and application of breeding objectives. Animal recording systems and international guidelines for evaluation. Specie-specific breeding systmes. Breeding objectives and selection programmes for beef and dairy cattle, small stock, poultry, pigs and companion animals. Selection of tTraits of economic importance and the efficiency thereof. Crossbreeding systems in meat producing farm animals. Breed development.
Module credits 12.00
Prerequisites TLR 411
Contact time fortnightly practicals, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Animal and Wildlife Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 2

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