| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equine Reproduction | AAP111 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Fall | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sencer KARAGÜL
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) List and describe the major parts of the mare reproductive tract.
2) List and describe the major parts of the stallions reproductive tract.
3) Explain the genesis of gametes, process of fertilization and embryonic development in horses.
4) Describe the spermatozoon retrieval methods.
6) Define the estrus symptoms in mares.
7) Describe hormones that control the reproductive process.
8) Describe the effects of photoperiod on estrus period
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 8 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Equine Foaling
Course Contents
This course includes topics about reproductive organs of mare and stallion, signs of oestrous, mating, selection of breeding stallion and mare, artificial insemination, methods for sperma collecting, inspection of sperma.
Weekly Schedule
1) The importance of horse breeding. Horse breeding current executive/legal process.2) Reproductive anatomy of mares
3) Reproductive physiology of mares
4) The estrous cycle and its stages
5) Horse breeding and pregnancy
6) Signs of approaching labor, normal foaling and dystocia
7) Reproductive anatomy of stallions and breeding soundness examination and reproductive period of the stallion
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Semen collection and semen analyze
10) Semen handling and frozen semen
11) Preparing for breeding; Pasture breeding , hand breeding and artificial insemination
12) Preparing for breeding; Pasture breeding, hand breeding and artificial insemination
13) Managing the stallion for maximum reproductive efficiency
14) Care of the stallions and mares ; feeding and nutrition in breeding season.
15) The effects of reproductive medications and androgenic hormones used for stallions.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Mina C.G. Davies Morel (2008) Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 3rd Edition
2- AT REPRODÜKSİYONU DERSİ AYGIRLARDA REPRODÜKSİYON ve SUN’İ TOHUMLAMA DERS NOTU, Prof. Dr. Alper BARAN, 2015, İstanbul Üniversitesi
3- The Gonads and Genital Tract of Horses, Merck Veterinary Manual, 2019, https://www.merckvetmanual.com/horse-owners/reproduct
4- Anatomy, Physiology and Reproduction in the Stallion, Accessed 2019, www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/horses/facts/11-003.htm
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required