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On completion of this module students should be able to:
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;
Explain the different management strategies employed for artificial insemination versus natural cover breedings; Discuss care and management of the neonate;
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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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Final MCQ covering all module content. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Class Test: Weekly Kahoot MCQ quizzes as formative assessment. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Other | No | 0 |
Continuous Assessment: Submission of worksheet covering content from weeks 1-3. | Week 3 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Continuous Assessment: Submission of worksheet covering content from weeks 4-6 | Week 6 | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Essay: 1500 word structured essay on equine reproduction topic of interest, to include critical analysis of at least 3 primary sources of literature. | Week 7 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Self-assessment activities
Individual feedback on worksheet questions provided via Brightspace. Formative quizzes are held online most weeks to review content. Review sessions are held intermittently throughout term to identify any areas requiring further attention. Feedback provided on choice of topic for written assignment in person and by email.
Name | Role |
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Professor Lisa Katz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Niamh Lewis | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |