ASC262 Veterinary Reproduction (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC262
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Prerequisite(s):
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
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to demonstrate familiarity with normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy and physiology, including the endocrine systems that regulate reproduction of relevant species.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the normal and abnormal (including disease) factors that influence reproductive processes such as a gametogenesis, puberty, mating, gamete transport, fertilisation, foetal development and placentation, paturitrition and lactation.
- Be able to demonstrate proficiency in assessing reproductive function in male and females, including bull breeding soundness evaluation and female pregnancy diagnosis.
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the reproductive principles underlying assisted reproductive technologies such as oestrus synchronisation and artificial insemination, and have experience in applying such technologies.
- Be able to effectively use problem-based learning (PBL) and evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles to diagnose and manage reproductive efficiency.
- Be able to demonstrate developing effective strategies and to implement them to improve reproductive efficiency.
- Be able to utilise clinical skills to sample for, diagnose and treat reproductive problems.
- Have gained hands on experience as they participate in reproductive evaluations and fertility management exercises utilising livestock and facilities at CSU and on location.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Overview - Bovine reproduction - Equine reproduction - Small ruminant reproduction - Swine reproduction - Dog and Cat reproduction - Non domestic spp reproduction
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.