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Livestock breeding 325


 
Module code APZ 325
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Introduction to applied animal breeding and genetics: Genetic defects in farm and companion animals (single gene and multifactor characteristics). Phenotypic expression of genes in qualitative and quantitative inheritance. Principles of breeding and selecting farm and companion animals, breeding systems, application and interpretation of breeding values and animal recording schemes.
Module credits 10.00
Prerequisites GTS 261
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Animal and Wildlife Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 2
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