Module Identifier | RD17210 | ||
Module Title | BREEDING AND STUD MANAGEMENT | ||
Academic Year | 2001/2002 | ||
Co-ordinator | Dr Mina Davies-Morel | ||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||
Assessment | Course work | Stud farm diary Outcomes assessed: 2, 4, 5, 6 | 60% |
Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 40% |
Outcome 2
Examine the processes of fertilisation, implantation, placentation and embryonic development.
Performance criteria:
a. The importance of the relative timing of ovulation, oestrus and the time of mating is appreciated.
b. The effect of the maternal system, embryo development and embryo survival is discussed.
Ranges:
Puberty through to old age
Maiden mare, multiparous mare, barren mare.
Outcome 3
Recognise the importance of lactation in the horse
Performance criteria:
a. The structure and function of the equine udder is described and related to its function
b. The major characteristics of the mare's lactation are detailed and related to the requirements of the foal
Ranges:
Puberty through to old age
Maiden mare, multiparous mare, barren mare.
Outcome 4
Evaluate the management systems used for the care of breeding stock.
Performance criteria:
a. Methods for the preparation of stock for the breeding season are evaluated and appropriate choices made.
b. Management systems for the care of the mare and stallion at teasing and covering are given and appropriate choices made in
order to maximise the chances of fertilisation.
c. Management of the pregnant mare is related to her requirements and that of the developing embryo.
d. A knowledge of the processes involved in parturition is demonstrated and the situations under which expert assistance would
be required are identified.
e. Post partum management of the mare is related to her reproductive and lactational status.
Ranges:
Hot blooded, warm blooded, cold blooded
Mare, stallion
Nutrition, housing, exercise
Intensive, extensive
Outcome 5
Evaluate the management systems used for the care of foals and youngstock
Performance criteria:
a. Post natal care of the foal is related to its adaptation to the extra-uterine environment.
b. Management of the mare and foal during lactation is related to their relative needs.
c. Various methods of weaning are discussed and justified choices are made.
d. The basic facility and equipment requirements for the efficient management of a stud are described.
Ranges:
Hot blooded, warm blooded, cold blooded
Mare, stallion
Nutrition, housing, exercise
Intensive, extensive
Outcome 6
Evaluate and discuss the uses and development of equine reproductive technology
Performance criteria:
a. Feasible and justifiable methods of manipulating reproduction are chosen
b. The present and potential uses of reproductive technology in the equine are identified and discussed
Ranges:
Mare, stallion
Intensive, extensive
Artificial insemination, embryo transfer, genetic engineering
PGF2x, progesterone, GnRH, oestrogen, hCG,
Light, temperature, nutrition