Postgraduate Course: Equine Reproduction (EQSC11024)
Course Outline
| School | Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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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| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2014/15, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Online Activities 150,
Summative Assessment Hours 50,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
0 )
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| Additional Information (Learning and Teaching) |
essay 50% group wiki 50%
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
100% in-course assessment
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
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.
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Additional Information
| Course URL |
http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience |
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
This course will be taught entirely by distance learning using the virtual learning environment Learn as the delivery platform. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | |
Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)51 7363
Email: E.Wright@ed.ac.uk |
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