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On completion of this module students should be able to:
Describe the anatomy and function of mare and stallion reproductive tracts;
Explain the endocrine control of reproduction in the stallion and the mare;
Discuss factors that influence sperm production, reproductive cycles, ovarian follicular growth and the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in the horse;
Evaluate the efficiency and impact of pharmacological manipulation of the mare's reproductive cycle;
Discuss how seasonality and photoperiodic management impacts fertility for the mare and stallion and the growth and development of the foal;
Explain the different management strategies employed for artificial insemination versus natural cover breedings;
Evaluate assisted reproductive technologies and their effectiveness;
Discuss care and management of the neonate in health and disease;
Apply knowledge of reproductive physiology to formulate solutions to breeding management problems in horses;
Critcally assess the current state of knowledge in relation to specific equine reproductive topics.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 30 |
Practical | 2 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 106 |
It is highly recommended that students registering for this course have previously taken a basic animal reproduction module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment(Including Essay): A worksheet covering content in weeks 1-3 is provided to students in Week 1 for submission end of Week 3. This is an open book assignment. | Week 3 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
No |
Assignment(Including Essay): A worksheet covering content in weeks 4-6 is provided to students in Week 4 for submission end of Week 6. This is an open book assignment | Week 6 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
No |
Exam (In-person): Final exam is a multiple choice questionnaire. | End of trimester Duration: 2 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
No |
Participation in Learning Activities: Weekly online class quizzes are provided to assess learning as a formative assessment strategy. | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5 | Other | No | 0 |
No |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Individual feedback via written annotation on assignment submissions. Group feedback on worksheet questions provided in class. Formative review quizzes are held online most weeks to review content and answer questions. Review sessions are held intermittently throughout term to identify any areas requiring further attention.
Name | Role |
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Professor Lisa Katz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Niamh Lewis | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Ms Julie Storme | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |