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 204-151 Horse Reproduction

Availability

Glenormiston campus.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

2

Coordinator

Ms Jane Williams

Prerequisites

204-154 Horse Industry Practices and Biology.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

24 lectures and 36 hours practical classes, tutorials and tours

Subject Description

This subject covers horse reproductive anatomy and physiology.

Topics include:

  • identification of organs and dissections;

  • endocrinology and application to horse studs;

  • animal management including pre-season, breeding season and post season, management of cycling of the mare;

  • management of the stallion;

  • reproductive disease; foaling;

  • neonatal foal management;

  • stallion handling;

  • mare preparation;

  • foal handling;

  • reproductive performance recording and record analysis;

  • artificial insemination theory, practice and management;

  • and embryo transfer, sperm injection new technologies.

Assessment

One 3-hour written examination (50%), 3000 word assignment (50%). Adequate personal performance (to industry standards) in the management of a horse enterprise is incorporated as a hurdle.

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