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14I3I01 - Kinology and felinology

Course specification
Course title Kinology and felinology
Acronym 14I3I01
Study programme Veterinary Medicine
Module
Type of study Integrated academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 3.0 Status elective
    Condition Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal Introduction to canine and feline selective breeding, biological characteristics of dogs and cats, principles and organization of breeding and nursing, breeding methods and selection for health improvement and increasing working performances.
    The outcome Student has to obtain the knowledge in specific organization of canine and feline breeding; to learn to estimate constitution upon breed standard, i.e. to estimate the morphological, physiological, and psychological faults, to perform the body condition scoring and estimate temperament in the scope of healthcare and breeding value.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures Origin and domestication of dogs and cats, FCI and FIFE classification of dog and cat breeds. Canine and feline reproduction and rearing of offspring. Selection based on constitution, working performance, origin and progeny. Predisposition of dog and cat breeds to some hereditary diseases. Genetics and health control program. Breeding methods applied in canine and feline selection.
    Contents of exercises Canine feline handling, identification, assessment of breed type, constitution and condition of show dogs and show cats.
    Literature
    1. Savić Mila, Jovanović S, Vegara M: Stočarstvo - Farmske i socijalne životinje, FVM, Beograd, 2007. (Original title)
    2. Savić Mila, Dimitrijević Vladimir, Trailović Ružica, Bečkei Žolt Stočarstvo - praktikum, Fakultet Veterinarske Medicine, Centar za izdavačku delatnost i promet učila, Beograd, 2014 (Original title)
    3. Fogle B: Nova enciklopedija pasa, Dorling Kindersly Book, London, Leo comerce, Rijeka, 2005. (Original title)
    4. Verhoef E: The Complete Encyclopaedia of cats, Rebo publishing, Lisse, 2003. (Original title)
    5. Alderton D: Dorling Kindersly Handbook of Cats, Dorling Kindersly Book, London, 2000. (Original title)
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    1 2
    Methods of teaching Education with interactive learning including audio-visual methods (PowerPoint presentations and films). Practical exercises and training at dog and cat shows/ exhibitions.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper 30
    Practical lessons 10 Oral examination 20
    Projects
    Colloquia 20
    Seminars 10

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