Module Identifier RS33720  
Module Title EQUINE STUD MANAGEMENT AND REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY  
Academic Year 2004/2005  
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
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam2 Hours Written examination Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6  60%
Semester Assessment 3000 word essay Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6  40%
Supplementary Exam3 Hours Written examination Outcomes assessed: All  100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students should be able to :

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.

Brief description

This module will give the student the opportunity to acquire adequate knowledge to make informed decisions or to discuss management practices used today in equine stud farm medicine. It will do this by considering all aspects of equine stud management in detail, including stallion, mare and young-stock management. The application and value of reproductive technology will be considered and an understanding of the current areas of research in equine stud medicine will be encouraged. The major factors which determine and affect the success of equine reproduction will be discussed and the importance of selection of breeding stock based upon reproductive competence will be stressed.

Transferable skills

1 Independent project work
   Students will independently investigate the literature to provide information for their essay

.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

Reading Lists

Books
McKinnon A O & Voss J L (1993) Equine Reproduction Lea & Febiger 0812114272
Davies Morel, M C G (2003) Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management 2nd. CABI 0851996434
Ginther O J (1992) Reproduction biology of the mare. Basic and applied aspects 2nd. Equiservices, Wisconsin USA
Davies Morel M C G (1999) Equine AI CABI 085199315X

Journals
JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND FERTILITY
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6