Postgraduate Course: Equine Reproduction 3 (EQSC11043)
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 | 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. |
| 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)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2022/23, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
| Course Start Date |
16/01/2023 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
In-course assessment (40% essay/leaflet, 60% case study) |
| Feedback |
Feedback is defined as information to students which allows them to review what they know, understand and can do in their studies. Feedback is also important to identify areas for improvement, for example course feedback surveys and a response from the equine science team to previous year's course survey are available on each course. Staff Student Liaison meetings are also another valuable way in which feedback from students can be received.
Opportunities for feedback arise during timetabled courses, for example during live session tutorials, discussion boards, emails, telephone communication and in person/on campus. Feedback can be provided on coursework assignments but also activities which are not formally assessed, for example class discussion on the discussion board, group exercise, problem-solving and developing project plans and proposals. A formative task is provided in each course which provides formative feedback prior to the student submitting their first piece of assessed course work.
All assignments, including the formative assessment, will be marked and feedback is provided within a period of fifteen working days (where possible) following the submission date (excluding holidays periods whereby the University of closed, e.g. over the Christmas period) |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the anatomy and physiology of fertile and subfertile horses.
- Explain good breeding management to ensure optimum pregnancy rates.
- Recognise the principles, merits and limitations of various stud farm management systems.
- Describe the differences between normal and abnormal foalings.
- Evaluate in detail the principles, merits and limitations of using reproductive technology in stud management.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Mrs Bryony Lancaster
Tel: (0131 6)50 8783
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Course secretary | Mrs Elizabeth Wright
Tel: (0131 6)50 6272
Email: |
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