Postgraduate Course: Equine Reproduction (EQSC11024)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Equine Science |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | In this course the students will learn about the anatomy of the reproductive tract in the mare and stallion in relation to natural breeding and assisted reproductive technologies. Anatomical problems will be discussed in relation to fertility problems. Reproductive endocrinology in the mare and stallion will be covered in the subfertile/infertile animal, and in relation to abnormal sexual behaviour. Fertility problems, foaling difficulties and how to investigate and correct them will be discussed in detail. The students will be taught the theory behind ultrasonography, artificial insemination, semen collection and evaluation, and embryo transfer. Stud farm management will also be discussed.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Understand the anatomy and physiology of fertile and subfertile horses;
Be competent in breeding management to ensure optimum pregnancy rates;
Understand the principles involved with collecting and evaluating semen, and inseminating mares;
Recognise the principles, merits and limitations of various stud farm management systems;
Understand normal and abnormal foalings;
Knowledge of the various reproductive technoligies utilised in equine reproduction. |
Assessment Information
100% in-course assessment
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Special Arrangements
| This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Web CT as the delivery platform. |
Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Jo-Anne Murray
Tel: (0131 6)50 6259
Email: jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Miss Bryony Waggett
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
Email: bryony.waggett@ed.ac.uk |
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