Animal Reproduction

Not applicable.

To achieve the objectives of the course unit the teaching methodologies are based on:
1. Exposition by the teacher of content related to the theoretical aspects of this curricular unit;
2. Demonstration by the teacher of practices related with the curricular unit, making use of the Laboratory of Animal Reproduction of the ESAC, which presents excellent conditions for the thematic, also in what concerns small animals.
3. Implementation by the students of practices previously demonstrated by teachers.
4. Bibliographical research on important themes for the curricular unit

The learning objective of this Curricular Unit (CU) includes the introduction to animal reproduction, which should be understood as a prerequisite to other CUs later in the course plan.

The aim of this Curricular Unit is to provide the student with knowledge on spermatogenesis, oogenesis, primary and secondary sexual characters, the estrous cycle in mammalian species, the different reproductive cycles in oviparous species, semen collection, and artificial insemination.

1. Spermatogenesis;

2. Oogenesis and folliculogenesis;

3. Sexual development and primary and secondary sexual characteristics;

4. Differences between the estrous cycle of mammalian species;

5. Differences between the oviparous cycle of oviparous species;

6. Semen collection, evaluation, and preservation;

7. Artificial insemination.

NAO

Ballerd, Bonnie & Cheek, Ryan. . Exotic animal medicine for the veterinary technician. Wiley-Blackwell.
Bearden, Henry Joe, Fuquay, John W. & Willard, Scott T. 2004. Applied Animal Reproduction, 6th Ed. Prentice Hall.
Blackwelder, Richard & Shepherd, Benjamin. 2018. The diversity of animal reproduction. CRC Press.

England, Gary, von Heimendah, Angelika. 2011. BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Neonatology, 2nd Edition.

England, Gary. 2012. Dog Breeding, Whelping and Puppy Care. Wiley-Blackwell.

Jekl, Vladimir. 2017. Reproductive medicine. Veterinary clinics of North America: Exotic animal practice.

Payan-Carreira, Rita, Miranda, Sonia, Nizanski Wojciech. 2011. Artificial Insemination in Dogs. In: Artificial Insemination in Farm Animals; Manafi, M. (Ed). IntechOpen.

Senger, Phillip L. 2005. Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition. 2nd revised edition. Pullman, WA: Current Conceptions Inc.

Noakes, David, Parkinson Timothy, England Gary. 2018. Veterinary Reproduction & Obstetrics. 10th Edition. Imprint: Saunders Ltd.

Turner, Jacky. 2010. Animal breeding, welfare and society. Earthscan.