Implementation of new scientific knowledge into teaching and improvement of practical education of students in animal husbandry technologies of the subject Zootechnics

Despite a good level of theoretical knowledge, availability and experimental verification of current practice, veterinarians and State inspectors are faced with a number of critical factors for the breeding of the environment and of the technologies that are negatively contribute to the health of animals and their welfare, with an emphasis on quality and health safety of food produced. Safeguard of animal health and achieve a suitable breeding environment for the improvement of food production, are among the main objectives of the EU that is reflected in the current legislation, and training future veterinarians and State inspectors. The essence of the present project is the implementation of new scientific knowledge into the teaching content and practice of the subject the Animal husbandry, developing a modern university textbook "Special Animal Husbandry - Breeding, and breeds of cattle, horses, pigs and poultry" with a separate study publication "Atlas of farm animals" which will include 300 image attachments of the latest breeds of animals. College textbooks will be used for the education of students in four study programs in first and second degree of study on the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice. By linking a theoretical study with the current requirements to ensure optimal health and breeding conditions for the fulfilment of the applied potential of production animals based on practice, they will get the next graduates a comprehensive overview and deeper experience.