Module Identifier | RS33720 | ||||||||||||||
Module Title | EQUINE STUD MANAGEMENT AND REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY | ||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2003/2004 | ||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Mina C G Davies-Morel | ||||||||||||||
Semester | Semester 2 (Taught over 2 semesters) | ||||||||||||||
Pre-Requisite | RS23710 or equivalent for post-HND students | ||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 36 Hours 36 x 1 hour lectures | |||||||||||||
Seminars / Tutorials | 2 Hours 2 x 1 hour | ||||||||||||||
Practical | 6 Hours 2 x 3 hour practicals | ||||||||||||||
Assessment |
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1) Discuss the application of equine reproductive physiology to the management of equine breeding stock.
2) Discuss the use of modern reproductive technology in equine stud management
3) Evaluate the various management systems used in stud management, including mare, stallion, foal and young-stock management.
4) Select breeding stock based upon reproductive competence.
5) Discuss current areas of research in equine stud management.
6) Evaluate the major factors determining the success of equine reproduction and management.
THE EXAMINATION WILL BE OF TWO HOURS' DURATION, NOT THREE AS GIVEN IN THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ABOVE.
.2 IT and information handling
Retrieval of information for all aspects of the module, but in particular the essay, will include the use of Web of Science and appropriate web sites.
4 Writing in an academic context
These skills will be developed and assessed via:
i) the essay with a list of key references;
ii)written examination
.6 Careers need awareness
Knowledge and skills developed within this module will be directly applicable to a future career in equine stud management or related research and teaching
This module is at CQFW Level 6