Animal Reproduction and Lactational Physiology

Name: Animal Reproduction and Lactational Physiology
Price: 1095.16 NZD

Course

An in-depth study of aspects of the physiology of reproduction and lactation in monogastric and ruminant animals. The emphasis is placed on applying the understanding of the physiological processes to practical animal systems and will involve practical classes in which technologies related to animal reproduction and milk production are demonstrated. Students will advance their skills in reading and evaluating scientific literature, develop skills in analysing problems and in constructing a logical argument.

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Course code Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using 6 digits.: 117343
Level The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).: 300-level
Credits Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.: 15
Subject: Animal Science

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Course notes

All assessment components are compulsory.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first

117243 or 194242

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 200-level before enrolling in 300-level courses.

1 Appraise the factors which affect determination of gender and the hormonal processes and major environmental factors that control sperm production and development of the reproductive tract and the mammary gland.
2 Analyse and interpret reproductive data of a herd and make recommendations for improvements.
3 Compare and contrast artificial reproductive technologies and dairy technologies, discuss their advantages and disadvantages and identify and evaluate opportunities for their use in animal industries.
4 Demonstrate knowledge of the metabolism of the lactating animal, the synthesis of milk components and mechanisms controlling them and the circumstances which may lead to altered milk yield and composition. Identify physiological markers suitable to assist in genetic selection to improve reproductive and lactational performance.
5 Investigate case studies of real problems in reproduction and lactation, identify the physiological mechanisms involved, and suggest appropriate treatments.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Textbooks needed

There are no set texts for this course.