Laboratories

    The department has training laboratories: 

Biotechnology of animal reproduction

Molecular genetic research

Animal breeding and selection

Training laboratories are equipped with the necessary instruments, laboratory tables, fume hoods. The laboratories of the department use modern computer equipment, laboratory equipment 

Biotechnology of animal reproduction

 Laboratory functions: 

• Mastering the method of artificial insemination of female farm animals

•  Acquisition of practical skills in assessing the quality of germ cells and technology of their cryopreservation

• Search and evaluation of oocyte cumulus complexes and preimplantation embryos

• Development and manufacture of biotechnological drugs with neurotropic and metabolic effects

•  Application of hormonal drugs to stimulate superovulation and reproductive capacity of farm animals.

•  Practical mastering of various methods of administering biotechnological drugs.

• Acquaintance with modern world achievements in biotechnology in animal husbandry

• Preparation of reports and participation in scientific conferences

• Animal breeding and selection

• Functions of the laboratory:

   

  conducting laboratory and practical classes in accordance with the current curricula and schedule of the educational process in the disciplines assigned to the Department: ‘Animal Breeding’;

  for postgraduate students and students of Master's degree programmes: ‘Genomics’, ‘Modern methods of selection in animal husbandry’, ‘Conservation of genetic resources of animal husbandry’;

   improvement of the quality of the initial process and active participation of the Laboratory staff in the educational work with the University students;

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   Molecular genetic research

   

  Within the framework of the European Union Erasmus+ project ‘Improving laboratory practice skills of agri-food sector professionals in Eastern Europe’, a molecular genetics laboratory was established at the Department of Animal Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, where students have the opportunity to learn how to work with modern devices and master the methods of DNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).