Postgraduate Course: Bovine Reproduction (VESC11092)
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) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 10 |
ECTS Credits | 5 |
| Summary | The objective of this course/module is to promote a scientific, evidence based approach to production animal practice, and to help students develop both practical and theoretical skills in the field. The student will be able to evaluate their own standards of practice and develop strategies for continuous improvement in the future.
This course focuses on bovine reproduction, including reproductive management, problems, disease (Dairy and Beef), fertility monitoring and breeding soundness examination.
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| Course description |
The objective of this course/module is to promote a scientific, evidence based approach to production animal practice, and to help students develop both practical and theoretical skills in the field. The student will be able to evaluate their own standards of practice and develop strategies for continuous improvement in the future.
This course focuses on bovine reproduction, including reproductive management, problems, disease (Dairy and Beef), fertility monitoring and breeding soundness examination.
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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 2017/18, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
100
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 2,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
98 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment may include the following:«br /»
Case book comprising two cases of 1500 words each focussing on practice experience «br /»
Open book MCQs on key topics within the course «br /»
Herd health plan concentrating on a breeding and fertility policy to be produced by the student for a cattle farm they have direct contact with«br /»
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Choice:«br /»
EITHER: learning diary comprising a minimum of five posts (250 words each) critically reflecting on the student's learning development through the course. «br /»
OR: case log providing broad overview of 25 cases seen in this area in the last year. A case log template will be provided.«br /»
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| Feedback |
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| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain normal reproductive function in dairy and beef cows and bulls
- Apply in-depth knowledge of the management and monitoring of fertility in dairy and beef herds, and plan the reproductive management of dairy and beef herds
- Apply in-depth knowledge of the management and monitoring of fertility in dairy and beef herds, and plan the reproductive management of dairy and beef herds
- Have in-depth knowledge of the artificial manipulation of reproduction and its legislation; be able to apply this knowledge to dairy and beef herd management
- Evaluate bull proofs and understand the principles of genetic selection for beef and dairy breeding; be able to advise upon the pre-breeding assessment of a bull and carry out evaluation of a bull¿s suitability for breeding purposes
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Knowledge and skills will include:
A. Research and Enquiry
Graduates of the University will be able to create new knowledge and opportunities for learning through the process of research and enquiry. This may be understood in terms of the following:
- be able to identify, define and analyse problems and identify or create processes to solve them
- be able to exercise critical judgment in creating new understanding
- be ready to ask key questions and exercise rational enquiry
- be able to critically assess existing understanding and the limitations of their own knowledge and recognise the need to regularly challenge all knowledge
- search for, evaluate and use information to develop their knowledge and understanding
- have an informed respect for the principles, methods, standards, values and boundaries of their discipline(s) and the capacity to question these
- understand economic, legal, ethical, social, cultural and environmental issues in the use of information
B. Personal and Intellectual Autonomy
Graduates of the University will be able to work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges. This may be understood in terms of the following:
- be independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning, and are committed to continuous reflection, self-evaluation and self-improvement
- be able to make decisions on the basis of rigorous and independent thought, taking into account ethical and professional issues
- be able to use collaboration and debate effectively to test, modify and strengthen their own views
- be intellectually curious and able to sustain intellectual interest
- be able to respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts
C. Communication
Graduates of the University will recognise and value communication as the tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, collaborating with others, and furthering their own learning. This may be understood in terms of the following:
- make effective use of oral, written and visual means to critique, negotiate, create and communicate understanding
- use communication as a tool for collaborating and relating to others
- further their own learning through effective use of the full range of communication approaches
- seek and value open feedback to inform genuine self-awareness
- recognise the benefits of communicating with those beyond their immediate environments
- use effective communication to articulate their skills as identified through self-reflection
D. Personal Effectiveness
Graduates of the University will be able to effect change and be responsive to the situations and environments in which they operate. This may be understood in terms of the following:
- appreciate and use talents constructively, demonstrating self-discipline, motivation, adaptability, persistence and professionalism
- be able to manage risk while initiating and managing change
- be able to flexibly transfer their knowledge, learning, skills and abilities from one context to another
- understand social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities and issues
- be able to work effectively with others, capitalising on their different thinking, experience and skills
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| Keywords | Veterinary,clinical practice,cattle,beef,dairy,production animal |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Alastair Macrae
Tel: (0131 6)50 6408
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Course secretary | |
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