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ANIMAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY – OBJECTIVE – Students will learn about various animal breeding technologies in commercial and small-scale farms. Housing methods applied in commercial farms for different animal species will be presented. The course teaches theoretical knowledge required for the professions of farm veterinarian and veterinary assistant. LECTURES – Students will be familiarized with production technologies used in turkey, chicken, broiler, waterfowl and ostrich farms. Global pig production, Poland's ranking on the global market. Pig farming structure in Poland. Performance traits of pigs. Pig management systems in commercial and small-scale farms. Review of pig management systems across different production groups. Beef and dairy cattle raising methods. Calf rearing systems. Technopathies and stressors in cattle production. Good hygiene practices, epizootic prevention in animal farms. CLASSES – Equipment used in turkey, chicken, broiler, waterfowl and ostrich farms. Field courses in turkey and ostrich farms. Pig rearing techniques: basic herd, breeding area, farrowing house, systems for raising piglets, weaners and growing-finishing pigs. Pig management systems, including different manure removal and feeding systems. Field courses in a commercial pig farm. Cattle breeding principles, types of cowsheds and farm buildings. Cattle identification systems. Milking systems and milking robots. The effects of management systems on animal health.