Course Covers:
- Selection
- Heritability
- Breeding Systems
- Livestock Improvement
- Artificial Insemination
- Recording and Testing Schemes
Course Outcomes:
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1
Gain a comprehensive understanding of basic genetics, including cell division, genes, sex determination, and sex linkage.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2
Understand gene mutations, lethal genes, the effects of the environment, hybrid vigour, and heritability.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3
Learn the important selection principles in animal breeding.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4
Identify and understand the key aspects of pure breeding and crossbreeding.
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5
Understand the significance of livestock improvement through performance testing, progeny testing, and artificial insemination.