Theriogenology I

Code:

MV514

Acronym:

TERIO I

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Clinical Sciences

Instance: 2014/2015 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Veterinary Clinics
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMV	82	Plan 2007 to 2017	5	-	5	80	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Acquire knowledge in theriogenology of dairy cattle, dogs, cats and know to relate them. To Know:

Objective 1: Female

a. Characteristics of the estrous cycle

b. To perform clinical and genital examination and use of complementary diagnostic techniques

c. Perform reproductive management and associated techniques (hormonal assays, insemination, ultrasound)

d. To perform pregnancy diagnosis

e. To diagnose and treat: abnormalities of the estrous cycle, pregnancy; ovarian, uterine, mammary gland and periparturient diseases; main causes of infectious and non-infectious infertility

f. To calculate and interpret reproductive indexes in dairy farms

h. To use the protocols to manipulate estrous cycle;

i. Utility of reproductive biotechnologies

 

Objective 2: Male

j . Breeding soundness evaluation

k . Perform the evaluation of fresh/chilled /frozen semen

l. Prepare cooled and frozen semen

m. Diagnose and treat major diseases of the testes, accessory glands and most common causes of reproductive failure.

Learning outcomes and competences

After successfully completion of the course, the students should have acquired the following practical skills: Dogs – breeding soundness examination, perform and interpret vaginal cytology smears, pregnancy diagnosis (ultrasound and palpation), diagnosis of pseudogenetra and pyometra, semen collection, evaluation, cooling and freezing, vaginal artificial insemination. Bovine – reproductive examination of the cow, diagnose and treat ovarian cysts, treatment of retained fetal membranes, identify and treat postpartum metabolic diseases, synchronize estrous and induce superovulation, evaluate frozen/thawed semen, caclculate and interpret reproductive indexes.

Working method

Presencial

Program

DOGS – Genetic and environmental influences on puberty. Normal canine cycle: stages, hormones, cytology. Natural breeding and AI with fresh, chilled and frozen semen. Pregnancy diagnosis: abdominal palpation, ultrasound, radiographic, hormonal. Estrus cycle control: prevention and induction of estrus. Contraception and mismate management. Pregnancy and pseudogenetra. Infectious infertility. Pyometra. Canine brucellosis. Noninfectious infertility: functional breeding problems, estrous cycle abnormalities, failure to cycle, prolonged estrous, short interestrous intervals. Signs and stages of normal parturition. Diagnosis of dystocia and plan of action. Peripartum care and diseases. Semen collection and evaluation. Semen packing, semen extenders and freezing. CATS - estrous cycle: puberty, seasonality, stages. Induction of ovulation and induction of estrus. Estrus prevention or suppression. Pseudopregnancy and pregnancy. Induction of abortion. Abnormal events of the luteal period. Dystocia: diagnosis and treatment. The normal postpartum period and abnormal events of the postpartum. BOVINE: Reproductive examination of the non-pregnant cow. Clinical management of anestrus. Diagnosis and treatment of ovarian pathologies. Venereal and other reproductive infectious diseases. Methods for pregnancy diagnosis. Dropsical conditions affecting pregnancy. Pyometra, fetal mummification and maceration. Metabolic diseases of the postpartum period. Postpartum uterine infections: etiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Artificial insemination with frozen-thawed semen. Estrus cycle synchronization. Management of embryo transfer programs. Computation and interpretation of reproductive indexes.

Mandatory literature

Morrow David A.; Current therapy in theriogenology. ISBN: 0-7216-6580-2
Arthur Geoffrey H. 070; Veterinary reproduction and obstetrics. ISBN: 0-7020-1785-X
Feldman Edward C.; Canine and feline endocrinology and reproduction. ISBN: 0-7216-9315-6
Youngquist Robert S.; Current therapy in large animal theriogenology. ISBN: 0-7216-5396-0
Johnston, Kustritz, Olson; Canine and Feline Theriogenology, W B Saunders, 2001. ISBN: 0721656072
Senger; Pathways to pregnancy and parturition, Current Conceptions, Inc., 2003. ISBN: 0965764818
Múltiplos; Large Animal Theriogenology, Youngquist & Threlfall, 2007

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures and practical labs (dogs and cattle) the later including interpretation of vaginal cytology in dogs, handling and evaluation of fresh and chilled semen (dogs) and frozen semen(cattle). In addition, students spend an average of 7 days on call (24h) with a practitioner (dairy cattle). Attendance of clinical cases. Videos of Theriogenology techniques. Evaluation of dairy farms' reproductive data.

Software

http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu/eiltslotus/theriogenology-5361/

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	50,00
Teste	50,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Only students that have taken at least 75% of practical classes, 2 ambulatory visits and obtained a minimum score of 9.5 points (in 20) in the practical exame will be admitted to the final exame.

Calculation formula of final grade

 Final Grade* =  (Pratical test score*+ final exame score*)

 

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       * minimum score of 9.5 points in 20.                                           

Examinations or Special Assignments

The practical test, will take place during the practical classes of the last week of the semester and cannot be repeated.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the rules of ICBAS-UP.

Classification improvement

According to the rules of ICBAS-UP.

Observations

Optional: Follow up bovine embryo production in vitro and canine clinical cases.