308057 (v.1) Equine Reproduction 302
| Area: | Muresk Institute |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Reproductive physiology and its application to equine breeding. Management of the stallion and mare. Artificial breeding technologies. Legal and statutory aspects associated with equine reproduction. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Explained the physiological control of the reproductive cycle. Discussed how reproduction can be manipulated. Described the application of existing and new technologies to equine reproduction. Conducted a breeding soundness examination of a mare and stallion. Designed a breeding program. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Hodgson, D (1997) Equine Reproduction: Australian Equine Veterinary Association Artarmon, N.S.W. Petersen G.V (1992) Proceedings of a course equine reproduction, Massey University. Davies-Morel, M.C.G. (1997) Equine reproductive physiology, breeding, and stud management, Wallingford, Oxon, UK. B.W. Pickett, E.L Squires and J.L. Voss (1998) Normal and abnormal sexual behaviour of the equine male. Fort Collings, Colorado State University. |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 20%, Final examination 30%, Mid semester exam 20%, Practical reports 30%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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