Animal Breeding (5cr)
Code: C-02472-9A00CY13-3009
General information
- Enrollment
- 15.04.2025 - 30.06.2026
- Registration for the implementation has begun.
- Timing
- 01.09.2025 - 31.07.2026
- Implementation is running.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Institution
- Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 60
- Course
- C-02472-9A00CY13
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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.
Location and time
FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule.
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
FULLY INDEPENDENT ONLINE STUDY: The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study does not include joint meetings or pair or group work. The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments according to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.
Completion alternatives
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Student workload
The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Approved assignments
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of Finnish animal production and documentation of production. Basic of farm animal housing and welfare or similar knowledge.