Language
English
Nature
fakultatív C
Method of evaluation
vizsga (kollokvium)
Year in the curriculum
4
Semester in the curriculum
1
Credits
3
Lectures
15
Department
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Allow for
- Vet EN
Course description
A N N O U N C E M E N T – ELECTIVE COURSE
For inactive and active 3rd, 4th and 5th year students in veterinary medicine
MODERN DOG AND CAT BREEDING
(15 lectures / 2 credits)
Aim of this course is to present some of the latest developments in canine and feline breeding and genetics, including colour diversity and inheritance, breeding and mating systems, genomics and revealed molecular genetic diseases.
Prof. László ZÖLDÁG
Lectures theme
Held in 5 modules (5 × 3 hours)
Syllabus:
- 1-2-3 lessons: Breed diversity and coat colour genetics of dogs and cats.
- 4-5-6 lessons: Canine and feline mating and breeding systems, reproduction.
- 7-8-9 lessons: Canine genomics, most significant hereditary diseases.
- 10-11-12 lessons: Feline genomics, most significant hereditary diseases.
- 13-14-15 lessons: Consultation, written exam (test).
Evaluation description
Writen test to evaluate the course.
Responsible lecturer: Dr. Zöldág László professor
Prerequisites: Veterinary Genetics, Animal Breeding (from the 6th semester).
Exam information
Exam details from the Lecturer.