Animal Reproduction

Anatomy and physiology of animals background knowledge would be desirable.

Expository methodology is adopted for the presentation of theoretical concepts.
Practical sessions with organs from slaughterhouse, models and field classes in matters related with reproductive anatomy and physiology and breeding management.
Laboratory class of semen evaluation with report elaboration and discussion.
Videos and slideshows.
Bibilographic search, presentation and discussion of a work related to reproductive control in different animal species.

The learning outcomes of the curricular unit are:
1. Know female and male sexual behavior.
2. Evaluate different reproductive methods and techniques.
3. Understand the importance of reproductive control.
4. Know reproductive systems in oviparous species.

The syllabus are organized into two modules:
Module 1 (65%)
Anatomy of female and male reproductive system in different animal species;
Estrous cycles: phases, events and neuroendocrine regulation;
Spermatogenesis: hormonal control and factors affecting it;
Collection, evaluation and perservation of semen;
Fertilization and embryonic development.
Maternal recognition of pregnancy;
Implantation and and placental attachment;
Gestation and methods of pregnancy diagnosis;
Parturition: physiological mechanism and phases;
Puerperium: major events;
Estrus detection methods;
Estrus induction and synchronization methods;
Breeding methods: natural breeding and articifial insemination.
Module 2 (35%)
Reproductive control: reproductive rates and causes of reproductive failure in different animal species;
Fight against infertility;
Reproduction in poultry: male and female;
Reproduction in fish.

• - Módulo1: exame escrito - 65.0%
• - Módulo 2: exame escrito - 35.0%

• - Módulo1: teste escrito [80%] e relatório relativo à colheita e avaliação do sémen [20%] - 65.0%
• - Módulo 2: teste escrito [50%] e elaboração, apresentação e discussão de um trabalho [50%] - 35.0%

NAO

Bearden, H. J., Fuguay, J. W., Willard, S. T. Applied Animal Reproduction, 6th ed., USA. Prentice Hall, 2003

Buxadé, C.C. Reproduction de las Aves. Madrid: Ediciones Mundi-Prensa, 1992.

Hafez, B. e Hafez, E.S.E. Reproduction in Farm Animals, 7th edition. USA. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2000.

King G. J. Reproduction in Domesticated Animals. New York: Elsevier Science Publishers B. V., 1993.

Ministère de L’Agriculture, de la Peche et de L’Alimentation. Insémination Artificielle Équine, Guide Pratique. Paris: Institut du Cheval, 1996.

Noakes, D.,  Parkinson, T., England, G. 2018. Veterinary Reproduction & Obstetrics. Imprint: Saunders Ltd., 10th Edition.

Parkhurst, Carmen R. e Mountney, George J. Poultry Meat and Egg Production: New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1988.

Senger, P. L. Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition, 3th edition. USA. Current Conceptions, Inc. 2013.

Soltner, Dominique. La Reproducion des Animaux d’Elevage. Sainte-Gemmes-Sour-Loire, Angers, France : Collection Sciences et Tecniques Agricoles, 1989.