Abstract
Animal Reproduction is a core veterinary discipline subject. It embraces broad spectra of both basic and applied knowledge. In so doing, it will emphasise variations, problems and challenges associated with different species and industries, and help to prepare students to identify and solve problems within a problem-based learning (PBL) context.
Syllabus
OverviewBovine reproductionEquine reproductionSmall ruminant reproductionSwine reproductionDog and Cat reproductionNon domestic species reproduction
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Be able to describe normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy of the domestic species and relate reproductive physiology and anatomical structure to function;
2.
Be able to discuss the normal and abnormal (including disease) factors that influence reproductive processes such as a gametogenesis, puberty, mating, gamete transport, fertilisation, fetal development and placentation, parturition and lactation;
3.
Be able to describe an assessment of reproductive function in male and females, including being able to perform breeding soundness evaluation of the male and pregnancy diagnosis in the female, including to specifically discriminate between pregnant and not pregnant cows, and age the duration of pregnancy;
4.
Be able to describe the reproductive management of the domestic species covered in the subject;
5.
Be able to discuss the reproductive principles underlying assisted reproductive technologies such as oestrus synchronisation and artificial insemination, and describe methods of applying such technologies;
6.
Be able to discuss effective strategies and use evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles to diagnose and manage reproductive efficiency;
7.
Be able to utilise clinical skills to sample for, diagnose and treat reproductive problems;
8.
Be able to write a scientific article suitable for publication in a veterinary journal;
9.
Be able to peer review a scientific article and provide constructive feedback.
Enrolment restrictions
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/ Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) Bachelor of Veterinary Biology Bachelor of Veterinary Biology / Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Pre-requisite