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 792-280 Reproductive Technology

Credit Points

5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Mr P Guthrie

Prerequisites

Animal Genetics and Breeding.

Semester

1, repeat 2 (view timetable)

Contact

2.5 hours per week

Subject Description

The objective of this subject is to develop in students:

  • understanding of the principles of technology used in advanced sheep and cattle reproduction;

The content includes: AI, ET, embryo sexing and multiplication, gene mapping and transfer, transgenesis and semen sexing. Students should be able to discuss the elements of sheep and cattle management and husbandry required to enable the successful adoption of high level reproductive technology into farm management systems.

Assessment

Two assignments, 60%, class presentation, 25% and tour/practical report, 15%.

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