Module Identifier RS33720  
Module Title EQUINE STUD MANAGEMENT AND REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY  
Academic Year 2006/2007  
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   2 x 1 hour lectures per week  
  Other   1 day visit, usually in Semester 2  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Assessment 3000 word essay Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6  40%
Semester Exam2 Hours Written examination Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6  60%
Supplementary Exam3 Hours Written examination Outcomes assessed: All  100%

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module students should be able to :

Discuss the application of equine reproductive physiology to the management of equine breeding stock.

Discuss the use of modern reproductive technology in equine stud management

Evaluate the various management systems used in stud management, including mare, stallion, foal and young-
stock management.

Select breeding stock based upon reproductive competence.

Discuss current areas of research in equine stud management.

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.

Module Skills

Problem_solving The essay set will be based upon a scenario/case study and will require the identification of the problems within the scenario along with potential solutions. Hence problem solving skills will be both developed and assessed.  
Communication The coursework for this module will be an essay based upon a scenario/case study. As such the students' ability to communicate their ideas and information retrieved effectively in writing will be directly assessed.  

Reading Lists

Books
** General Text
Davies Morel M C G (1999) Equine AI CABI 085199315X
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
McKinnon A O & Voss J L (1993) Equine Reproduction Lea & Febiger 0812114272

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

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 6