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Advanced Reproductive Physiology

Course Description: This course offers an in-depth study of the physiological mechanisms that control reproduction in farm animals. It covers the anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems, the hormones that regulate reproductive function in males and females, gametogenesis, hormonal regulation of the estrous cycle, pregnancy, and parturition. The course also focuses on integrating reproductive physiology with assisted reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination, embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, and cryopreservation of gametes and embryos. Students will learn to critically evaluate scientific research, understand reproductive problems, and apply advanced reproductive concepts to enhance reproductive efficiency, productivity, and animal welfare. Practical sessions will focus on reproductive examination, hormone estimation, and interpretation of reproductive data.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

1. Providing students with advanced knowledge in the reproductive anatomy of farm animals.
2. Developing the ability to critically analyze the mechanisms that control reproductive function and cycles.
3. Enhancing practical skills in fertility assessment, hormone measurement, and the application of assisted reproductive technologies.
4. Enabling students to identify, manage, and prevent fertility-related problems.
5. Encourage the responsible and sustainable use of reproductive technologies in animal production.

Course outputs :

Explains advanced concepts in reproductive physiology of farm animals.
2. Describes the hormonal regulation of reproductive functions in males and females
3. Utilization of laboratory and field techniques related to fertility assessment.
Critically evaluates the advantages and disadvantages of different reproduction technologies within various production systems.
5. Ethical responsibility is demonstrated in the application of reproductive technologies, ensuring animal care, welfare, and compliance with bioethics.

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Course Content
1 Hormonal Regulation of Reproduction: The Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis
2 Estrus Cycle: Types, Stages, and Hormonal Control
3 Ovulation, Fertilization, and Early Embryonic Development
4 weeks: Maternal recognition, implantation, and placenta formation
5 Physiology of Birth and Lactation
6 Reproductive Hormones and Their Measurement
7 Reproductive Problems in Farm Animals: Causes and Management
8 Artificial Insemination: Techniques, Semen Evaluation, Preservation, and Semen Extenders
9 Embryo Transfer: Principles, Superovulation Induction, Embryo Collection, and Embryo Transfer Techniques
10 External insemination and other assisted reproduction technologies
11 Reproductive Efficiency, Fertility Management, and Fertility Enhancement Strategies
12 ethical, environmental, and economic considerations related to reproductive physiology

  • Last updated: 2026-04-20

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