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At the end of this module the student should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of hormonal regulation of reproduction (males and females) including various key species differences; Recommend various treatments and protocols to improve reproductive efficiency in various species; Apply knowledge to solve practical problems relating to reproduction in farm and companion animals.
Indicative Module Content:This module focuses on hormonal regulation of reproduction in farm and companion animals, gonadal function in male and female, AI, postpartum period (including anoestrus) and reproductive management. Practicals will involve carrying out introductioin to rectal palpation, routine reproductive procedures, semen collection and evaluation, and control of oestrus. Lectures, tutorials and interactive sessions will involve solving practical reproductive problems in animals.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 26 |
Tutorial | 4 |
Practical | 20 |
Laboratories | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 54 |
Total | 124 |
For MVB (5 year Veterinary Medicine programme students) the following modules are pre-requisites:
VET 10050 – Comparative Topographical Anatomy of the Abdomen and Pelvis
and
VET 10080 - Cell and Whole Body Metabolism.
VET 30430 - Animal Behaviour, Welfare & Companion Animal Care is a co-requisite.
OR
For graduate entry MVB students (4 year grad entry programme)
Vet 30330 Cells, Tissues, Organs & Dev;
Students attending this module must have a strong foundation in biological sciences
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Mid-term MCQ | Week 5 | n/a | Other | No | 10 |
Examination: MCQ (1 hour) and written short answer questions (1 hour) | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Other | No | 70 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Mid-term MCQ | Week 11 | n/a | Other | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Assoc Professor Marijke Beltman | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Assoc Professor Vivian Gath | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Emmet Kelly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Emmet Kelly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Elizabeth Lane | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Colm Reid | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Maurice Kinsella | Tutor |