Learning objectives
The objectives of the course are to give to the graduate the theoretical and practical knowledge to develop the profession of Equine Sciences technicians. The graduate in Equine Sciences must be able to manage mares reproductive events, an equine breeding place as an assistant of the official veterinary. He also must be able to perform an artificial insemination in a mare
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Fertility Test in the stallion
- Semen evaluation, cooling and freezing techniques
- Reproductive management of the mares
- Management of an equine breeding Station
- Estrus induction and sinchronization in the mare
- Ultrasonic imaging in the mare
- Management of the pregnant Mare
- Management of the parturition
- Management of the foal
- Neonatal desease in the foal
Full programme
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Bibliography
Anne Koterba, Drummimond W., Kosch P.: Equine clinical Neonatology. Lea Febirger, London 1990
Pickett B.W. et al. : Management of the stallion for maximum reproductive efficency II. Colorado State University, Animal and Reproductive and Biotechnology Laboratory, 1989
Pickett B.W. et al.: Management of the Mare for maximum reproductive efficency. Colorado State University, Animal and Reproductive and Biotechnology laboratory, 1989
Teaching methods
Oral and practical lesson
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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