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Presentation
Presentation
The student is expected to demonstrate both theoretical and practical knowledge of the different reproductive technologies in horses. The student should be able to interpret the results obtained from various diagnostic methods in order to assess the probability of success of each technique and to implement the most appropriate procedure.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor; Master Degree | Semestral | 2
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
4 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT478-27265
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Complementary diagnostic methods used in the reproductive evaluation of the mare and treatment Caslick’s surgery Artificial insemination techniques Semen collection and evaluation Semen cryopreservation Embryo collection and transfer Embryo cryopreservation Ovum pick-up and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) In vitro fertilization Artificial insemination and semen evaluation – Practical
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Objectives
Objectives
Acquire foundational knowledge in equine reproductive technologies. Develop the ability to use complementary diagnostic tools in the evaluation of the mare, as well as to interpret the corresponding results and establish appropriate treatment. Acquire knowledge on semen collection, evaluation, and cryopreservation in stallions. Develop skills in performing various artificial insemination techniques. Acquire knowledge on embryo transfer. Acquire knowledge on ovum pick-up and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Acquire knowledge on in vitro fertilization. Understand the differences among the various technologies and their limitations.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
A practical session will be delivered to enable students to apply selected techniques addressed in the course and to further develop their technical skills and competencies
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References
References
Samper, J. C. (2009). Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination. Elsevier. Hinrichs K, Felix L, et al. (2022) Fertilization of equine oocytes after prolonged sperm pre-incubation with PHE. Biology of Reproduction, 107(5):1300–1312 Squires EL, McCue PM. (2020) Assisted Reproduction in the Horse. J Equine Vet Sci, 89:103024. Carnevale EM. (2022) Current status of IVF and ICSI in horses. Equine Vet J, 54(3):481–491. Love CC. (2011) Relationship between sperm motility, morphology and fertility in the stallion. Theriogenology, 76(3):547–557. Stout TAE, et al. (2017) Cryopreservation of equine embryos: Current state and future prospects. Equine Vet J, 49(6):659–668.
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Ponderação
Teste escrito de avaliação de conhecimentos
60%
Apresentação oral de trabalho de grupo
40%
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Mobility
Mobility
No
