Learning objectives
D1 KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student, future veterinarian, must:
Know the physiological and pathological modification of maternal organism in relation to the pregnancy, partum, post-partum, breastfeeding. Must know the difference of estrous cycle between different species to perform artificial insemination. Must acquire the technique to obtain semen and to evaluate it.
D2 APPLAYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student MUST DEMONSTRATE BY HIMSELF THAT SHE/HE ACQUIRED:
a) The capacity (ability) to correctly assess pregnancy, partum and dystocia
b) The capacity (ability) perform artificial insemination and evaluation of semen in different animal species (canine, bovine, equine, swine)
c) The capacity (ability) to administer specific drugs appropriated to clinical conditions
D3 MAKING JUDGEMENTS
The student at the end of the educational program will be able to:
a) Describe and autonomously interpret clinical conditions during physiological and pathological pregnancy to establish the optimal moment to perform artificial insemination and evaluate of semen
b) Collect the anamnesis and put clinical signs in relation to a differential diagnostic trail
c) Formulate autonomously a prognostic opinion on the development of pathology and clinical conditions
D4 COMMUNICATION
The student at the end of the educational program will be able to:
a) Expose clearly, verbally synthetic and exhaustive concepts using appropriate technical terminology physiological and pathological of pregnancy, partum, post-partum, and therapeutic indications
b) Demonstrate the ability to exhibit to a composite auditorium (students, specialist professors) the fundamental knowledge of veterinary obstetric and artificial insemination techniques
D5 LIFELONG LEARNING
The student at the end of the educational program will be able to:
a) Consult and understand independently scientific paper other the textbooks
b) Independently perform a bibliographic consultation
c) To acquire a good familiarity of the subject to comprise the clinical and non-clinical arguments
Prerequisites
none
Course unit content
General aspects of obstetrics, animal reproduction, fertilization and artificial insemination in domestic animals.
Full programme
OBSTETRIC
Pregnancy in farm animals: cow, horse, pig.
Pregnancy in small animal: dog and cat.
Diseases and complications during late gestation: fetal mummification, maceration fetal hydrops of fetal membranes, alterations in placental function.
The delivery in domestic animals
Maternal and fetal dystocia. Assistance (manual, instrumental drug).
Newborn care.
The afterbirth in various species. Cause and treatment in the retention of the placenta.
Control to prevent post-partum utero-ovarian diseases and ensure good recovery of reproductive function in livestock.
PATHOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Historical notes on gynecology (teriogenology) veterinary and artificial insemination.
Sexuality and reproduction in domestic animals.
Fertility control and management breeding of livestock.
Behavioral aspects in male and female sexuality, control of oestrus and pregnancy and treatment with gonadotropic hormones.
Clinical evaluation of male and female genital tract (clinical, ultrasound, endoscopy, hormone assays).
Techniques of semen collection, evaluation of semen, fresh, chilled, frozen in various species.
Insemination techniques in various species
Bibliography
Ostetricia JONES E., JOSHUA J.: Reproductive Clinical Problems in the dog. MARUSI A.: Nozioni di ostetricia e ginecologia nella cavalla. Step Ed., Parma. McENTEE K.: Reproductive Pathology of domestic mammals. Academic Press. RICHTER J., GOETZE R.: Ostetricia Veterinaria. Ed. italiana a cura di O. Oliva, Grasso, Bologna. Patologia della riproduzione e F.A. ARTHUR G.H.: Ostetricia e riproduzione degli animali domestici. Ed. italiana di M. Mastronardi e P. Minoia. CHRISTIANSEN LB.J: La riproduzione nel cane e nel gatto. Ed. italiana Ernes ED., 1987. LAWRENCE T.L.J., FLOWER V.R.: Growth of farm animals. Cab Intern Ed., 1997. MARUSI A., FASOLI F., FURLATTINI V.: L'inseminazione strumentale negli uccelli domestici. Grafiche Step Ed. MARUSI A.: Dal Bos primigenius alla Transgenic Cow. Multimedia Ed. MARUSI A.: Note di riproduzione equina. A.P.A. Ed., Parma. PEREZ Y PEREZ: Riproduzione animale: inseminazione artificiale e trapianto embrionale. Piccin Ed. SALI G.: Manuale di teriogenologia bovina
Teaching methods
The course will be completed and accompanied by individual exercises and practices, with the aim of providing the opportunity for each student to be able to measure the dexterity related to the gynecological clinic visit and techniques of artificial insemination, collection and evaluation of semen of animals and the 'use of diagnostic instrumentation (ultrasonography).
Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination: students will be asked to demonstrate that they have reached a good level of knowledge and understanding in discussing a clinical case. Students must be able to apply their knowledge and comprehension capacities, showing a professional approach to their work. They should have adequate skills in discussing their ideas and in problems' solving. Students must be able to collect and discuss the collected data, in order to develop their own independent judgements.
Student with a specific learning disability (OSA) certified under Law 170/2010, will be given access, at her/his discretion to a reference textbook.
Other information
Exam appeals distributed throughout the academic year according to the online calendar available on the ESSE3 platform
The examination committee consists of at least two teachers
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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