Obstetrics and artificial fertilization
| ARTIFICIAL FERTILIZATION (3 credits) | OBSTETRICS (3 credits) |
Learning outcomes of the course unit
The objectives of this course are to learn: anaesthesiology, surgery and ultrasonography techniques to diagnose and work out with pregnancies, parturition and complications related. The student should learn the theory and the practice to help normal delivery to resolve dystocia, to take care of new-born in domestic animal (bovine, equine, feline and canine).
The objectives of the second part of the course are to learn: semen collection techniques, evaluation of the semen, cooling and freezing and artificial insemination techniques in domestic animalsl (bovine, equine and canine)
Prerequisites
no
Course contents summary
OBSTETRICS
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare Reproductive System
Reproductive Hormones (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones)
Estrous Cycle
Introduction to Pregnancy Physiology
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis (clinical and laboratory diagnosis)
Diseases and accidents of gestation
Abortion
Multiple Pregnancies
Uterine torsion
Introduction to Parturition Physiology
Sings of parturition
Assistance to Delivery
Placental release and uterine involution
Induction of Parturition
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
Vaginal, cervix and uterus prolapse
Placental retention
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow Reproductive System
Introduction to reproduction physiology
Reproductive Hormones (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones)
Physiology of Estrous Cycle
Estrous Cycle
Introduction to Pregnancy Physiology
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis (clinical and laboratory diagnosis)
Diseases and accidents of gestation
Abortus
Fetal mummification and maceration
Extrauterine pregnancy
Hydrops of fetal membranes
Uterine torsion
Introduction to Parturition Physiology
Sings of parturition
Assistance to Delivery
Placental release and uterine involution
Induction of Parturition
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
Prolapse of the vagina, cervix and uterus
Placental retention
Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Canine and Feline Female Genital Tract
Pregnancy
Diagnosis Physiology and duration
Parturition
Stages of labour
Abortion
Puerpueral eclampsie
Post-partum complications
Endometritis
-------------------------------------------ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
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. Calculation of Sperm numbers and insemination volume
Semen Cooling
Semen Cooling and freezing techniques
Artificial insemination using fresh and frozen semen.
Hormones of the reproduction (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones)
Estrous Cycle
Estrous Synchronization
Estrous grouping
Techniques for Induction of Ovulation
Embryo Transfer Techniques in the mare
Multiple Pregnancies
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Bull 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
Reproductive Hormones (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones)
Physiology of Estrous Cycle
Estrous Cycle
Estrous Synchronization
Techniques for Estrous Synchronization in the cow
Embryo transfer in the cow
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Canine and Feline Male
GenitalTract
Fertility Test of the dog
Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Canine and Feline Female GenitalTract
Estrous Cycle
Vaginal Cytology
Samples Techniques
Clinical Relevance
Artificial insemination
Semen Collection Techniques
Artificial insemination
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 cases and movies) and practical lessons. The evaluation of the student is based on an oral and practice exam.
