ASC262 Veterinary Reproduction (8)

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.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

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.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

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

Prerequisites

VSC227

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • Be able to describe normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy of the domestic species and relate reproductive physiology and anatomical structure to function;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • Be able to describe the reproductive management of the domestic species covered in the subject;
  • 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;
  • Be able to discuss effective strategies and use evidence-based medicine (EBM) principles to diagnose and manage reproductive efficiency;
  • Be able to utilise clinical skills to sample for, diagnose and treat reproductive problems;
  • Be able to write a scientific article suitable for publication in a veterinary journal;
  • Be able to peer review a scientific article and provide constructive feedback.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • - Overview
  • - Bovine reproduction
  • - Equine reproduction
  • - Small ruminant reproduction
  • - Swine reproduction
  • - Dog and Cat reproduction
  • - Non domestic species reproduction

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of ASC262 in Session 1 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Draft of a scientific article on a topic in therio
0
2
Peer review: two draft scientific articles (satt)
0
3
In session class test (mcq 1)
10
4
Scientific article on a topic in theriogenology
20
5
Pregnancy diagnosis evaluation
0
6
In session class test (mcq 2)
15
7
Final professional examination
55

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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