VETERINARY CLINICAL OBSTETRICS
cod. 1000365

Academic year 2009/10
4° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Clinica ostetrica e ginecologia veterinaria (VET/10)
Field
Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Type of training activity
Characterising
48 hours
of face-to-face activities
3 credits
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Integrated course unit module: Obstetrics clinic

Learning objectives

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, artificial insemination

Course unit content

 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Stallion Genital System-Fertility Test of the stallion <br />
Semen Collection Techniques. Macroscopic and Microscopic evaluation of the semen. <br />
Semen Cooling and freezing techniques <br />
Artificial insemination using fresh refrigerated and frozen <br />
semen. <br />
Causes of Infertility, Sub-infertility in the stallion : diagnosis and therapy <br />
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare Reproductive System <br />
Reproductive Hormones of the mare (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones) <br />
Estrous Cycle <br />
Estrous Synchronization <br />
Mares Estrous grouping <br />
Techniques for Induction of Ovulation <br />
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Embryo Transfer in the mare <br />
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Introduction to Pregnancy Physiology of the mare <br />
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Pregnancy Diagnosis in the mare <br />
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis (clinical and laboratory diagnosis) <br />
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Diseases and accidents of gestation <br />
Abortion <br />
Multiple Pregnancy <br />
Uterine torsion <br />
Therapeutic abortion <br />
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Introduction to Parturition Physiology <br />
Induction of Delivery <br />
Caesarian Dissection <br />
Hemolytic Icterus <br />
Rupture of Bladder <br />
Hereditary diseases <br />
Peri-partum Diseases and accidents <br />
Post-partum hemorrhages <br />
Rupture of the uterus and vagina <br />
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Infertility and hypofertility in the Mare <br />
Irregularity of Estrous Cycle and Anaestrus <br />
Ovary alterations <br />
Reproductive System Diseases <br />
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Bovine Male Genital System <br />
Fertility Test <br />
Evaluation and Storage of Ejaculate <br />
Artificial insemination <br />
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of the Cow Reproductive System <br />
Introduction to Reproductive Physiology of the cow <br />
Reproductive Hormones of the cow (hypothalamic, pituitary, ovarian and other reproductive hormones) <br />
Physiology of Estrous Cycle <br />
Estrous Cycle <br />
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Estrous Synchronization <br />
Techniques for Estrous Synchronization in the cow <br />
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Introduction to Pregnancy Physiology <br />
Pregnancy Diagnosis <br />
Methods of pregnancy diagnosis (clinical and laboratory diagnosis) <br />
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Diseases and accidents of gestation <br />
Uterine torsion <br />
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Embryo Transfer in the cow <br />
<br />
Therapeutic abortion <br />
<br />
Introduction to Parturition Physiology <br />
<br />
Induction of Parturition <br />
<br />
Caesarian Dissection <br />
<br />
Neonatology <br />
Neonatal Asphyxia <br />
Congenital Patent Urachus <br />
Meconium Retention <br />
Rupture of Bladder <br />
Hereditary diseases <br />
Traumas of newborn calf <br />
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Peri-partum Diseases and accidents <br />
Post-partum hemorrhages <br />
Rupture of uterus and vagina <br />
Dismetabolic diseases <br />
<br />
Infertility and hypofertility in the Cow <br />
Infectious diseases <br />
Reproductive System Diseases <br />
Hormonal Disturbances <br />
Congental and Hereditary defects <br />
Feeding causes <br />
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology of Canine and Feline Male <br />
GenitalTract <br />
Fertility Test of the dog <br />
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Congenital anomalies <br />
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Testicular and Epididymal Acquired Deseases <br />
Neoplasm of testicle <br />
Acute and chronic Orchitis and Epididimitis <br />
Penis and Preputial Acquired Deseases <br />
Prostatic Diseases <br />
Infertility <br />
<br />
Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Canine and Feline Female GenitalTract <br />
<br />
Estrous Cycle <br />
<br />
Vaginal Cytology <br />
Samples Techniques <br />
Clinical Relevance <br />
<br />
Mating <br />
Sexual behaviour of the bitch <br />
<br />
Artificial insemination <br />
Semen Collection Techniques <br />
Artificial insemination <br />
<br />
Gestation physiology <br />
Pregnancy diagnosis <br />
Phisiology of normal delivery <br />
Dystocia diagnosis and treatments techniques <br />
Post-partum complications <br />
Endometritis <br />
Sub-involution of placental sites <br />
Mastitis <br />
<br />
Induced termination of Pregnancy <br />
<br />
Infertility in the bitch and cat female <br />
Congenital anatomical defects <br />
Hormonal disturbance <br />
Pyometra <br />
False pregnancy <br />
Estrous postponement and inhibition <br />
Surgical and chemistry methods <br />
<br />
Ultrasonography <br />
Introduction <br />
Probes and Ultrasound machines <br />
Ultrasonography in domestic animals <br />
<br />
Equine, Bovine, Canine, Swine <br />

Full programme

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Bibliography

BOTTARELLI F.: Fertilità e ipofertilità nella bovina. Ed. 'Tep Veterinaria' (1989) <br />
CHRISTIANSEN J.: La riproduzione nel cane e nel gatto.Edizione italiana a cura di F. Cairoli e G. Bono EDI-ERMES (1987) <br />
FELDMAN E. C.: Endocrinologia e riproduzione del cane e del gatto. - Seconda edizione UTET <br />
OEHME F. W., PRIER J. E.: Text Book of Large Animal Surgery. The Williams & Wilkins Company Baltimore (1974) <br />
PARMIGIANI E.: Appunti di clinica osterica veterinaria e note di fecondazione artificiale. Ed. Coop. Universitaria 'Andrei Rublev' (1986) <br />
RICTER, GOTZE: Ostetricia Veterinaria. Edizione italiana a cura di O.Oliva Editoriale Grasso <br />
SLATTER D. H.: Trattato di chirurgia dei piccoli animali. Edizioni SBM Noceto (Parma) <br />
Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Diseases Roberts Distributed by Edwards Brothers inc. (1971) <br />
OJ Ginther: Ultrasonic imaging and reproduction events in the mare. Equi Services WI 5328 USA <br />

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 <br />
Teaching language: italian <br />
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Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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