Animal breeding and genetics 700


 
Module code TLR 700
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Module content

Qualitative characteristics. Calculation of population criteria and the interpretation in the industry. Specific problems with relation to the selection and breeding of cattle, small stock, pigs and poultry. The application of genetic theory in practice with relation to hereditability of quantitative characteristics. (Theoretical components include TLR 410 and TLR 420)

Module credits 24.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 discussion class per week, 1 practical per week, 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Animal and Wildlife Sciences
Period of presentation Year

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