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Lecturer(s)
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Šimek Vlastimil, MVDr. Ph.D.
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Zapletal David, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Syllabus of: Lectures 1st Introduction. General description of specific types of animal stocks. Terms related to animal reproduction and prolificacy. Common reproduction methods used in the breeding of pet animals 2nd Domestication of animals. Dog husbandry - development, activities, and use of dogs, their basic biological characteristics 3rd Dog husbandry - reproduction and breeding; raising of puppies and rearing of adult dogs, genetic and breeding issues 4th Dog husbandry - important world´s canine organizations, FCI, organized breeding, breeding strategies and rules, general principles of dog evaluation in shows 5th Cat husbandry - basic biological characteristics, husbandry principles applicable in particular categories, breeding issues 6th Cat husbandry - important world´s breeding organizations, FIFe. Breeding rules and genetic issues Rabbit husbandry - importance, stock types, basic biological characteristics 7th Rabbit husbandry - rearing and breeding in terms of smallholders, housing conditions, health issues. Demonstration of the most important world´s breeds. Rearing principles of dwarf rabbits 8th Ferret husbandry - basic biological characteristics, recognized breeds and varieties. Basic principles of ferret rearing in household conditions, housing systems, physiological needs, health issues 9th Husbandry of small rodents - chinchillas, degus, gerbils, Guinea pigs, mice, rats, and hamsters. Basic biological characteristics and principles of their breeding and rearing 10th Husbandry of exotic birds - general division, important companion species, basic biological characteristics 11th Husbandry of exotic birds - rearing and breeding principles of important companion species Husbandry of reptiles - snakes; important companion species, basic biological characteristics, principles of their rearing and breeding 12th Husbandry of reptiles - lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises; important companion species, basic biological characteristics, principles of their rearing and breeding 13th Husbandry of amphibians - frogs, salamanders, and newts; important companion species, basic biological characteristics, principles of their rearing and breeding Consultations prior to the examination. Practical lessons: 1st-2nd Introduction. Training of students on safety and health protection at work. A breed - definition, breed standard, homogeneity and heterogeneity, lower taxonomic units. Degeneration of a breed 3rd-6th Field lesson - husbandry practices used some companion animal species, demonstration of its housing environment in smallholder conditions, demonstration of important reared breeds for exhibition, hobby, and sport purposes 7th-8th Dog breeds I - important world´s breeds according to the FCI classification in groups no. I-V; their basic breed characteristics 9th-10th Dog breeds II - important world´s breeds according to the FCI classification in groups no. VI-X; their basic breed characteristics 11th-12th Cat breeds - important world´s breeds according to the FIFe classification; their basic breed traits 13th Credit test - checking the skill to identify important breeds of dogs and cats. Credit awarding
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lectures, Seminars, Non-clinical animal work, Extramural practical training
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Learning outcomes
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Teaching focuses on the explanation of biological characteristics of dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and also on important species of small pet rodents, exotic birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Considering these pet animal species, the emphasis is put on the specification of their housing environment and husbandry practices applied. The course is also concerned with the organized selective breeding of dogs, cats, and rabbits. Practicals focus on the description and identification of important breeds of dogs, cats, rabbits, and ornamental poultry, as well as on demonstration of housing environments used for important species of pet animals.
1) theoretical knowledge The student is able to: - specify basic biological characteristics of dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and important species of small rodents, exotic birds, reptiles, and amphibians reared as companion animals, - name and characterize important breeds of dogs, cats and rabbits, - describe breeding management and general pedigree requirements for the organized dog and cat breeding, - characterise husbandry management and housing systems used for companion rabbits, ferrets, and important species of small rodents, exotic birds, reptiles, and amphibians. 2) practical skills The student is able to: - identify important breeds of dogs, cats, and rabbits, - identify important species of small pet rodents, exotic birds, reptiles, and amphibians, - assess the suitability of specific husbandry conditions (housing environment) used for companion rabbits, ferrets, and important species of small rodents, exotic birds, reptiles, and amphibians. 3) competences The student is able to: - independently assess and provide advice on suitable husbandry conditions with regard to the design of housing environment used for important species of companion animals reflecting on their physiological and behavioural needs, welfare, and health.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Practical exam, Written credit test
Credit requirements: - attendance at practicals - a maximum of 1 excused absence - passing a test based on the syllabus (pass mark is 70%), with a maximum of 2 retakes in case the student fails the test; the test must be passed by 15 January Exam requirements: - participation in the exam is conditional upon an awarded credit - the exam consists of a practical and a theoretical part - both parts of the exam are in a written form - the final assessment is the average calculated from both parts of the exam Practical part: - skills assessment is done by identifying important species of companion animals Theoretical part: - knowledge is assessed by the combination of the multiple-choice test questions and the questions with short answers to be filled in by the student
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Recommended literature
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The Cat Encyclopaedia: The Definitive Visual Guide. DK Publishing, 2014. ISBN 1465419594.
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The Complete Dog Breed Book. DK Publishing, 2014. ISBN 146542976X.
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Campbell, K., Campbell, J. Companion Animals: Their Biology, Care, Health, and Management.. USA: Prentice Hall, 2008. ISBN 9780135047675.
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de CRAMER, Kurt, Sasidharan, S. Dog Breeding: A complete reference book.. 2019. ISBN 9780994717443.
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EDWARDS, Alan. The Ultimate Cat Book: A comprehensive visual guide to cats, cat breeds and cat care.. 2015. ISBN 1780193432.
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GIRLING, Simon J., Raiti, P. BSAVA Manual of Reptiles.. BSAVA, 2019. ISBN 1905319797.
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GOUGH, Alex, Thomas, A., O'Neil, D. Breed predispositions to disease in dogs and cats.. WILEY Blackwell, 2018. ISBN 978-1-119-22554-6.
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CHITTY, John, Monks, D. BSAVA Manual of Avian Practice: A Foundation Manual.. BSAVA, 2018. ISBN 1905319819.
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McNITT, J.I., Lukefahr, S.D., Cheeke, P.R., Patton, N.M. Rabbit Production.. CABI, 2013. ISBN 9781-78064-011.
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Meredith, A., Johnson-Delaney, C. BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets.. BSAVA, 2010. ISBN 1905319169.
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Meredith, A., Keeble, E. BSAVA Manual of Rodents and Ferrets. BSAVA, 2009. ISBN 1905319088.
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POND, W.G., and BELL, A.W. Encyclopedia of Animal Science. New York: Dekker, 2004.
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Pond, W.G., Bell, A.W. Encyclopedia of Animal Science. New York, 2004.
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SPONENBERG, D.P., Beranger, J., Martin, A. An Introduction to Heritage Breeds. Storey Publishing, 2014. ISBN 978-1-61212-125-3.
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WRIGHT, Kevin N., Whitaker, B.R. Amphibian Medicine and Captive Husbandry. Krieger Pub Co, 2001. ISBN 0894649175.
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