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Equine Breeding and Genetics

Equine Breeding and Genetics

Module
National Code
State Code
47332
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/11/1994
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Nominal Hours
68
Description
To instruct students in the management and care of
stallions, brood mares and foals.

To enable students to formulate breeding plans for
colour or performance traits.
No information
Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 30%
One 2 hour written examination paper 70%

Both sections must be passed.

Internal Assessment 30%

2 Assignments

- Breeding - Written assignment based on individual approach
to management of a small stud (e.g. stud design, mare management, weaning
management, etc) 20%

- Genetics

Original literature search into genetic basis
of some simple characteristic, e.g. colour

OR

An outline of a breeding programme for a particular
aim. 10%

Examination 70%

2 hour written paper

Breeding
- short answers 15%
- paragraphs or short essays
25%

Genetics
- definitions and terms 15%
- use of punnet squares
- paragraphs (short essays)
15%
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
No information
Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
6658 Equine Management Accredited course