VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The objectives of this course are to learn: how to evaluate and diagnose obstetric problems and diseases in domestic animals (smalls and large animals); the therapies and treatments of obstetric pathologies; genital tract surgical techniques in smalls and large animals.
Prerequisites
pharmacology, obstetrics and artificial insemination
Course contents summary
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Stallion Genital System
Fertility Test of the stallion
Semen Collection Techniques. Macroscopic and Microscopic evaluation of the semen.
Semen Cooling and freezing techniques
Artificial insemination using fresh refrigerated and frozen semen.
Causes of Infertility, Sub-infertility in the stallion : diagnosis and therapy
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare Reproductive System
Reproductive Hormones of the mare (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones)
Estrous Cycle
Estrous Synchronization
Mares Estrous grouping
Techniques for Induction of Ovulation
Embryo Transfer in the mare
Introduction to Pregnancy Physiology of the mare
Pregnancy Diagnosis in the mare
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis (clinical and laboratory diagnosis)
Diseases and accidents of gestation
Abortion
Multiple Pregnancy
Uterine torsion
Therapeutic abortion
Introduction to Parturition Physiology
Induction of Delivery
Caesarian Dissection
Hemolytic Icterus
Rupture of Bladder
Hereditary diseases
Peri-partum Diseases and accidents
Post-partum hemorrhages
Rupture of the uterus and vagina
Infertility and hypofertility in the Mare
Irregularity of Estrous Cycle and Anaestrus
Ovary alterations
Reproductive System Diseases
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Bovine Male Genital System
Fertility Test
Evaluation and Storage of Ejaculate
Artificial insemination
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow Reproductive System
Introduction to Reproductive Physiology of the cow
Reproductive Hormones of the cow (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones)
Physiology of Estrous Cycle
Estrous Cycle
Estrous Synchronization
Techniques for Estrous Synchronization in the cow
Introduction to Pregnancy Physiology
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis (clinical and laboratory diagnosis)
Diseases and accidents of gestation
Uterine torsion
Embryo Transfer in the cow
Therapeutic abortion
Introduction to Parturition Physiology
Induction of Parturition
Caesarian Dissection
Neonatology
Neonatal Asphyxia
Congenital Patent Urachus
Meconium Retention
Rupture of Bladder
Hereditary diseases
Traumas of newborn calf
Peri-partum Diseases and accidents
Post-partum hemorrhages
Rupture of uterus and vagina
Dismetabolic diseases
Infertility and hypofertility in the Cow
Infectious diseases
Reproductive System Diseases
Hormonal Disturbances
Congental and Hereditary defects
Feeding causes
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Canine and Feline Male GenitalTract
Fertility Test of the dog
Congenital anomalies
Testicular and Epididymal Acquired Deseases
Neoplasm of testicle
Acute and chronic Orchitis and Epididimitis
Penis and Preputial Acquired Deseases
Prostatic Diseases
Infertility
Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Canine and Feline Female GenitalTract
Estrous Cycle
Vaginal Cytology
Samples Techniques
Clinical Relevance
Mating
Sexual behaviour of the bitch
Artificial insemination
Semen Collection Techniques
Artificial insemination
Gestation physiology
Pregnancy diagnosis
Phisiology of normal delivery
Dystocia diagnosis
Recommended readings
BOTTARELLI F.: Fertilità e ipofertilità nella bovina. Ed. 'Tep Veterinaria' (1989)
CHRISTIANSEN J.: La riproduzione nel cane e nel gatto.Edizione italiana a cura di F. Cairoli e G. Bono EDI-ERMES (1987)
FELDMAN E. C.: Endocrinologia e riproduzione del cane e del gatto. - Seconda edizione UTET
OEHME F. W., PRIER J. E.: Text Book of Large Animal Surgery. The Williams & Wilkins Company Baltimore (1974)
PARMIGIANI E.: Appunti di clinica osterica veterinaria e note di fecondazione artificiale. Ed. Coop. Universitaria 'Andrei Rublev' (1986)
RICTER, GOTZE: Ostetricia Veterinaria. Edizione italiana a cura di O.Oliva Editoriale Grasso
SLATTER D. H.: Trattato di chirurgia dei piccoli animali. Edizioni SBM Noceto (Parma)
Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Diseases Roberts Distributed by Edwards Brothers inc. (1971)
OJ Ginther: Ultrasonic imaging and reproduction events in the mare. Equi Services WI 5328 USA
Teaching methods
Teaching and evaluation: the learning is given by theoretic (clinical case movie) and practice lessons. The evaluation of the student is based on a oral and practice (clinical cases) exam
