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| ANIM0002-2 | Animal Breeding
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| Duration : | 18h Th, 6h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Nicolas Gengler |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| History of animal breeding and genetics
Breeding structures and other stakeholders in animal breeding
Introduction to techniques used in animal breeding and genetics
- Fundamental concepts
- Definition of breeding goals
Selection index and mixed models
- Definition, notation, computation
- Examples (using OCTAVE and SAS)
Genetic Progress
Marker assisted selection and genomic selection
Practical applications and examples
- Genetic evaluations
- Selection programs in purebreds and crossbreds |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| To teach modern techniques used in animal breeding
After completing the course the student is expected to
Be able to understand modern animal breeding
Be able to do consulting for breeders and breed societies |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| ANIM0001-1 Quantitative Genetics |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Lectures : 10h
Practical Works : 7h
Seminars : 3h
Field-study trip and visits : 4h |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes (in preparation) |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Written examination (40%)
Oral examination (40%)
Personal report (20%) |
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Contacts :
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| Gengler, Nicolas (Chercheur qualifié, FNRS - Chargé de cours)
Zootechnie
081 62 22 06
nicolas.gengler@ulg.ac.be |
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