Breeding and Stud Management

Cod y Modiwl: RD11300
Teitl y Modiwl: Breeding and Stud Management
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Mr Anthony O'Regan
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Anthony O'Regan; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Ifat Shah; Dr Mina Davies Morel

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad	Manylion Assesiad	Hyd Assesiad	Cyfran
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.	1 Awr	40%
Arholiad Semester		1 Awr	40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Students must take elements of assessment equivalent to those that led to failure of the module.		60%
Asesiad Semester	Assignment.		60%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

1. Describe the structure, function and control of the equine male and female reproductive systems
2. Evaluate the management systems used for the care of breeding stock, foals and youngstock
3. Evaluate and discuss the uses and development of equine reproductive technology

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will address the physiology and function of the male and female reproductive systems and their control, and then apply this knowledge to the practical management of horses at stud. The management of mares prior to and during pregnancy, as well as during lactation with a foal at foot will be considered. Stallion and youngstock management will also be covered.

Cynnwys

The aims of this module are :

* To investigate the structure, function and control of the mare and stallion reproductive systems
* To study the anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and lactation in the mare
* To study the management systems used for the care of breeding stock including foals and youngstock
* Evaluate the uses and development of equine reproductive technology

It will achieve this by considering the following areas :

* Anatomy and endocrine control of the mare and stallion reproductive systems
* Manipulation of reproduction
* Preparation for covering and mating management
* Anatomy and endocrine control of pregnancy
* Management of the pregnant mare, pregnancy diagnosis
* Parturition and foaling abnormalities
* Management of the foal
* Anatomy and endocrine control of lactation
* Reproductive technology: artificial insemination, embryo transfer etc

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will be required to present their Stud Farm Diary coursework in an imaginative and informative manner. The student's ability to communicate his/her ideas and information in writing and illustrative form will be directly assessed and feedback given.
Datrys Problemau	Students will be required to consult a range of information sources in order to solve the problem/scenario set out for them in the assignment. They will be required to think creatively and imaginatively in order to present a rational plan to manage breeding stock over an extended period of time. Their ability to identify and solve a problem will therefore be assessed and feedback given.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Theoretical management of stock on a stud farm will be assessed in the assignment and exam with feedback given in the assignment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to submit the written supporting text using a word processing package which will help develop their IT skills. This is not an integral assessed part of the module but will help develop their word processing skills which will be formally assessed in other modules.

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