ANSI370 P2 (16)
Lecturer: Nicky Tyler
Aim: Students integrate animal physiology and endocrinology with nutritional, behavioural, health and environmental factors by implementing strategies for improving reproductive efficiency
Content: Reproductive cycles, control of ovulation, follicular development, sexual behaviour, oestrus detection, superovulation, artificial insemination, seasonal breeding, improving and evaluating reproductive efficiency, reproduction technology and bioethics
Practicals: Superovulation and in vitro culture techniques, ultrasonography
Assessment: Essays (10%), oral presentations (15%), formal tests (20%), project (5%), 3 h exam (50%)
DP requirement: Class mark of 40%, including at least 80% attendance at practicals