Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction

Cod y Modiwl
BR25220
Teitl y Modiwl
Animal Breeding: Genetics and Reproduction
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Matthew Hegarty
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Marco Arkesteijn
Dr Elizabeth Hart
Dr Matthew Hegarty
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Animal Breeding Assignment: Students will complete a set of quantitative genetics exercises, in the form of a report to a breeder. 2000 Words 50%
Arholiad Semester Reproductive Physiology Exam: 2 Awr MCQ/SAQ exam 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Animal Breeding Assignment: Students will complete a set of quantitative genetics exercises, in the form of a report to a breeder. 2000 Words 50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll Reproductive Physiology Exam: 2 Awr MCQ/SAQ exam 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Explain the key principles of quantitative genetics and their application to the genetic improvement of animals.
  2. Discuss the choice of selection objectives for different classes of animal and the design of breeding schemes to achieve them.
  3. Detail the anatomy of the female and male mammalian reproductive tract and explain the functions of the constituent parts.
  4. Discuss the control of reproduction in the male and female.
  5. Explain the role that the maternal system plays both during pregnancy and lactation in ensuring the successful production of offspring.

Disgrifiad cryno

The key concepts of quantitative genetics will be introduced and their use to design breeding programmes for the genetic improvement of performance, health and behaviour in domesticated animals will be demonstrated. The important features of mammalian reproductive anatomy and physiology will be outlined. Areas covered will include anatomy, function and control of reproductive activity in males and females, including spermatogenesis, conception, pregnancy and lactation. The knowledge gained within this module can then be applied in subsequent subject specific, equine, livestock, companion animal modules.

Cynnwys

For animal breeding this module considers the:
Definition of selection objectives for domestic animals,
Inheritance of simple, discrete and continuously variable traits,
Concept of heritability and its use in the prediction of response to selection,
Genetic correlation and the problems of simultaneous selection for multiple traits,
Relative importance of selection between and within established breeds,
Effects of crossbreeding (heterosis and complementarity) and inbreeding on animal performance,
Structure and design of breeding schemes
Applications of reproductive technologies and molecular genetics in genetic improvement

For animal reproduction this module considers:
Female reproductive anatomy and ovarian function
Male reproductive anatomy and testicular function
Control of reproduction in the male and female
Pregnancy, fertilization, implantation, placentation
Endocrine control of pregnancy and parturition
Anatomy and control of lactation

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Written communication skills will be an essential assessed component of students’ assignment work.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Subject will raise awareness of the skills needed, and the opportunities for employment in the animal breeding industries.
Datrys Problemau The student will be able to identify how scientific knowledge is used to solve technical problems in the development of genetic improvement schemes.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Self-directed study will be supported by the provision of e-learning materials that are designed to improve learning in these subjects. Students will be given detailed feedback on the coursework which will help them improve their subsequent performance in other modules.
Rhifedd Use of numerical information in the prediction of response to selection and in the interpretation and use of breeding values and selection indices in animal improvement.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol A knowledge of reproductive physiology and animal genetics sufficient to enable an understanding of reproductive management and animal breeding.
Sgiliau ymchwil Assignments will involve elements of literature review and report writing, which will be assessed.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Use of Word in the preparation of the assignment

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