Module Identifier RS35010  
Module Title ANIMAL BIO TECHNOLOGY  
Academic Year 2001/2002  
Co-ordinator Dr Neil Beck  
Semester Semester 1  
Pre-Requisite RS10510  
Assessment Essay     20%  
  Exam   2 Hours   80%  

Syllabus / Curriculum design


In vitro fertilisation, embryo manipulation, immuno-modulation of reproduction, lactation, growth, production of transgenic animals, fertility management, hormonal manipulation.

Aims of the module


To demonstrate how technology is employed in order to manipulate farm animal reproduction, growth and lactation.

Learning outcomes


On completion of this module students will be able to: Understand how modern technology has been harnessed to improve farm animal reproduction, growth, development and lactation

Reading Lists

Books
Biotechnical Innovations and Animal Technology. Biotol Series
Gordon I. (1995) Laboratory production of cattle embryos.

Journals
Journal of Agricultural Science and other scientific journals.