| Module Identifier |
RSM0610 |
| Module Title |
EQUINE ENDOCRINOLOGY, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT |
| Academic Year |
2001/2002 |
| Co-ordinator |
A Care |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Other staff |
Dr Basil Wolf |
| Assessment |
Seminar presentation | | 30% |
| |
Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
Aims
This module aims to provide the student with:
A basic understanding of the control of vital regulatory processes in the horse. It will also consider the control of growth and patterns of growth along with the factors affecting development.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module, the student will be able to:
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understand the endocrine control of growth and skeletal calcification
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understand the mechanisms involved in the control of thirst and blood volume
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understand the definitions of growth curves for pre- and post-natal development
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appreciate the genotypic and phenotypic effects on growth
Syllabus / Curriculum design
This module will be presented as a 12 lecture course followed by a presentation by each student of a seminar related to part of this course.
Reading Lists
Books
Ganang.
Review of Medical Physiology. Prentice
Ganang.
Instant Notes in Biochemistry. Hames, Hooper & Houghton, paperback. Pub. Bios
Howes, BD, Hooper N M & Houghton, J D.
Instant notes in Biochemistry. BIOS Scientific Publishers, Oxford
Articles
Cymbaluk, et al. (1990)
Longitudinal growth analysis of horses following limited and ad libitum feeding.. E Vet Jn Vol 22. Pg 198
Milner & Hewitt. (1969)
Weight of horses: Improve estimate based on girth and length. Canadian Vet Jn Vol 10, p 314-317
Orton, R K; Hume, I D; and Leng, R A. (1985)
Effects of level of dietary protein and exercise on groth rate of horses. Eq Vet Jn Vol 17. Pg 381-385