ASC461 Animal Reproduction (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Reproduction is central to the efficiency of livestock production industries and the breeding and management of companion animals and wildlife. Successful reproduction is dependent on managers and carers having a sound knowledge of reproductive principles. This subject is designed to develop the basic understanding of the reproductive anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and behaviour in selected farm, companion animals and wildlife species. Students will have the opportunity to examine strategies to control reproduction and gain hands on experience in reproductive evaluation and fertility management of livestock.
This subject is clearly differentiated from the paired subject, ASC261, in that the learning objectives and assessment clearly reflect the higher level offering appropriate to Master level learning.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC461
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Master of Animal Science (articulated set) students only
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to accurately describe reproductive anatomy and relate this to function in major farm and companion animal species
- Be able to dissect and recognise the anatomical structures of the male and female reproductive systems and describe the key anatomical differences between the major farm species
- Be able to explain in detail the relationship between the endocrine systems that regulate the physiological and reproductive processes and the behavioural changes that occur throughout the oestrous cycle
- Be able to discuss mechanisms of anoestrus and factors contributing to it
- Be able to discuss the processes of gametogenesis, fertilisation, maternal recognition of pregnancy, foetal development, placentation, parturition (birth) and lactation
- Be able to discuss the detailed processes of the puerperium (postpartum period) that are involved in the restoration of reproductive capacity
- Be able to accurately apply the reproductive principles to manipulate reproductive efficiency in agricultural and companion animals and in wildlife species
- Be able to discuss and evaluate factors that limit reproduction in males and females and develop management strategies to improve fertility
- Be able to evaluate the reproductive potential of males and females
- Be able to accurately use ultrasound as a diagnostic tool in females especially for pregnancy diagnosis
- Be able to discuss and explain in detail artificial breeding protocols for domestic animals and explain the benefits of using such techniques
- Be able to explain the role of oestrus synchronization and artificial insemination in the facilitation of more sophisticated artificial breeding techniques such as multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET)
- be able to describe using specific examples different methods of contraception with a detailed focus on immunocontraception.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Anatomy of reproduction in the male and female
- Gametogenesis in the male and female
- Endocrine control of reproduction in the male and female
- The events of the oestrous cycle, endocrine, physiological and behavioural
- The process of gamete transport and fertilisation
- Factors affecting puberty, anoestrus and seasonality
- Maternal recognition of pregnancy, placentation and foetal development
- Paturition, lactation and the puerperium
- The assessment of reproductive potential
- The use of artificial breeding technologies to improve reproductive potential
- Methods to decrease reproductive potential, contraception, in domestic, wild and pest species
- Factors limiting reproductive potential and their management
- Reproductive biology and manangement of selected domestic and wild species.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 3 day residential school.
The Residential School provides opportunities for a hands on approach for the theory taught.
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.