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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
VETE0436-1  Reproduction of pets and equines
Duration :  25h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Veterinary Medicine, 2nd yearSecond semester2
Holder(s) :  Stefan Deleuze
Language :  French language
Course contents :  This subject covers two main axes:

- Control of the normal reproductive cycle (foloow up of oestrus, AI, assisted reproduction,...) and of the pregnancy, neonatalogy, obstetrics and gynecology;

-Pathologies of the male and female reproductive system, control of reproduction parameters and infertility
Course objective :  To know the bases of the anatomy and the physiology of the reproduction an be able to adapt them to physiological and pathological situations of the reproductive system in companion animals and equids.

More specifically  : be able handle a general reproductive consultation in reproduction, from history information collection to treatment and prognosis.Identify physiological, pathological economical and breeding implications in a reproductive status and propose and install an integrated solution to a given situation.
Prerequisites :  General semiology
Special Propedeutique
Anatomy and reproductive physiology of small animals and equids
Workshops :  Small animal clini partim reproduction: VETE0450-1
Organization :  lectures ex-cathedra
Written notes :  Slides available on MyUlg and at the Office des cours.

suggested readings:
  • Fertility and Obstetrics in the Dog W. Edward Allen Blackwell Scientific Publications BSAVA 1992 ISBN: 0-6322933-1;
  • Handbook of Clinical Reproduction of the Dog & Cat Verstegen , England & Concannon 2000 IVIS : http://www.ivis.org;
  • Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatalogy. England G. Harvey M. BSAVA edition 1998, ISBN 0-905214-36-6.
  • Manual of Equine Reproduction. Blanchard T., Varner D., Schumacker J., Love C., Brinsko S., Rigby S. 2nd Ed. Mosby Ed 2003 ISBN: 0-323-01713-4
These are recommended readings as complements to the slides. These books are available at the Faculty Library or in the Service of OPA
Assessment :  The written examination in June will include questions relative to Small Animal Clinic partim Reproduction (VETE450-1).

Examination in september will be similar to that of june. However, if number of students allow students would be informed on the day of 1st session results that an oral exam might be replacing the originally planned written exam.
Contacts :  Dr Stefan Deleuze: S.Deleuze@ulg.ac.be
Remarks :  Students can contact the lecturer for specific questions regarding the subject.


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