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Course Title : |
VETERINARY OBSTETRICS AND
REPRODUCTION |
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Course Code : |
VPK 3301 |
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Credits
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2 + 1 |
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Semester : |
November |
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Program : |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine |
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Prerequisite : |
VPM 3112 |
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Lecture : |
Dr. Abd. Wahid Harun
(Coordinator) |
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Objective : |
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At the end of the
course, the student would : |
- understand
abnormal reproduction in male and female domestic animals
- gain
experience in artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis, obstetrics
procedures fertility control in domestic animals
- become aware
of the importance of effective reproduction for economic animal
production
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Synopsis : |
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A course dealing
with obstetrics, abnormal reproduction and artificial insemination in
domestic animals. Laboratories are devoted to acquisition of skills in
pregnancy diagnosis, obstetrical procedures, clinical examination of the
male and female reproductive systems and therapeutic techniques and
technology for improving reproductive efficiency and productivity of
domestic animals. |
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Lecture Schedule |
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No
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Lecture Title |
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1
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Introduction
to Veterinary Obstetrics. Normal events during gestation; clinical
changes in females, hormonal levels |
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The Secret
of Sex. |
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Puberty.
Oestrus: Phases and cycle. Pregnancy |
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Pregnancy
Diagnosis: Physical changes; clinical examination, biopsy,
radiography, ultrasonics, hormonal assays |
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5
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Problems
during pregnancy |
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Parturition: Approaching signs; stages and events related to the
birth process |
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Principles
of obstetrics: Description of foetus in relation to dam
(presentation, position & posture); approach to an obstetrical case. |
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Dystocia. |
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Retained
placenta. |
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Postpartum
and involution of uterus. Postpartum ovarian function. Causes of
delayed resumption of normal oestrous cycle. |
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Bovine
fertility, infertility and sterility. Fertility measures. |
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Swine
infertility: Reproductive failure in pigs. |
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Small
animal infertility |
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Equine
infertility |
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Abortion:
differential diagnoses. Brucellosis and Campylobacteriosis |
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Laboratory
materials for diagnosis of abortion. Diseases affecting urogenital
system in ruminants (Malaysia). |
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Breeding
soundness and reproductive failure in male domestic animals. |
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Semen
evaluation and artificial insemination (AI). |
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Frozen
semen, preservation and maintenance in storage. Clinical application
of hormones in animal reproduction. |
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Embryo
transfer and in vitro fertilization in ruminant |
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Clinical
examination of the male reproductive system. Semen evaluation
procedures. |
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Practical Schedule |
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No
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Practical Title |
| 1
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Introduction:
Female reproductive system, oestrus detection techniques |
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Oestrus
synchronization |
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Audiovisual demonstration of pregnancy diagnosis in
cow/mare/ewe/hind |
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Pregnancy
diagnosis in cattle. |
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5
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Audiovisual demonstration of parturition in domestic animals. |
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Obstetrical anesthesia, equipment, procedures in cattle. |
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Clinical
examination of male reproductive system. Semen collection
procedures : goat, boar, poultry and dog. |
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Small
animal infertility. |
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Equine
infertility. |
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Semen
preservation, A. I. equipment, procedures and precautions in handling
semen in the field |
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Artificial
insemination techniques. |
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Microscopic evaluation of bull semen. |
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Evaluation : |
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Continuous
assessment : |
40% |
| Practical Test : |
20% |
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Attendance
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5% |
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Final Exam : |
35% |
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Total
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100% |
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Attendance : |
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An attendance of a
minimum of 80% of the lectures and practical is required for eligibility
to sit for the final semester examination |
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Text Book : |
- Arthur,
G.H., Noakes, D.E. and Pearson, H (1989). Veterinary Reproduction &
Obstetrics. (6th Edition), Bailliere Tindall, London
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Noakes, D.E. (1997). Fertility and Obstetrics in Cattle. Blackwell
Scientific Publications, London.
- Hafez, E.S.E.
(1992). Reproduction in farm animals. (6th Ed.) Lea & Febiger,
Philadelphia.
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References |
- Cole,
H.H. & Cupps, P.T. (1977). Reproduction in Domestic Animals. Academic
Press, New!York
- Cox, J.E.
(1987). Surgery of the Reproductive Tract in Large Animals. Liverpool
University Press.
- Laing,
J.A., Brinley Morgan, W.J. & Wagner, W.C. (1988). Fertility and
Infertility in Veterinary Practice (4th Ed.). Bailliere Tindall, London.
- Morrow,
D.A. (1986). Current Therapy in Theriogenology 2. (2nd Ed.) W.B.
Saunders Co. Philadelphia.
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