Learning objectives
To provide students the basis to perform an A.I. and to complete a semen collection with an artificial vagina.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
Semen Collection - techniques.
Macroscopic and microscopic evaluation of semen.
Techniques for the calculation of insemination doses.
Freezing semen
Equine Embryo Transfer
Multiple pregnancies.
Equine embryos - evaluation
Equine A.I.
Cervix palpation, evaluation by speculum.
Perineum evaluation of the mare, assessment for A.I., A.I. simulation in vivo and in vitro.
Full programme
None
Bibliography
TERRY L. BLANCHARD - MANUAL OF EQUINE REPRODUCTION II ED. - EV Edizioni vet. (catalogo SCIVAC) - www.evsrl.it/distribuzione/
J. SAMPER - EQUINE BREEDING MANAGEMENT AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION - EV Edizioni vet. - www.evsrl.it/distribuzione/
D. MOREL - EQUINE REPRODUCTIVE PHISIOLOGY, BREEDING & STUD MANAGEMENT -3rd Edition - Oct. 2008 - www.cabi.org
B.W. PICKETT, E.L. SQUIRES et al. - PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION
EVALUATION AND UTILIZATION OF STALLION SEMEN FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION - CSU Animal Reproduction
Laboratory Bullettin n. 03 - www.colostate.edu
E.L. SQUIRES et al. - COOLED AND FROZEN STALLIONSEMEN FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION - CSU A.R.B.L. Bullettin n.09 - www.colostate.edu
Teaching methods
Practical exercises directly with mares, stallions and with reproductive tracts direcly from local slaughterhouse
Assessment methods and criteria
Written final exam multiple choice
Other information
None
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