EQUINE REPRODUCTION
AGR2EQR
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces reproductive anatomy and physiology of the breeding animal and relates this to their management and selection. The importance of maximizing reproductive efficiency as a management goal and identifying key areas that contribute to reproductive inefficiency in the horse are explored. Practical skills in managing procedures relating to equine reproduction are undertaken in a simulated and real workplace environment.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is taught at the Epping campus of Melbourne Polytechnic. The student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures Licence and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Equine reproductive physiology, breeding and stud management
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Davies Morel, MCG
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: CABI PUBLISHING, WALLINGFORD
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Current therapy in equine reproduction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Samper, JC, Pycock, JF & McKinnon, AO
Year: 2011
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Publisher: STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS, ARNES AI
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The horse from conception to maturity
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Rossdale, PD & Bailey, M
Year: 2002
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: J.A. ALLEN & CO., LONDON
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Equine breeding management and artificial insemination
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Samper, J
Year: 2008
Edition/Volume: 2ND EDN
Publisher: SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, PA
ISBN: N/A
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Equine reproduction
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: McKinnon, AO, Squires, EL, Valla, WE & Varner, DD
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 2ND REV EDN
Publisher: IOWA. STATE UNIVERSITY, PRESS, ARNES AL
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as either face-to-face or as a pre-recorded lecture
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 3.00 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical at Melbourne Polytechnic's Equine Facilities or other suitable equine facilities. Practical classes will be capped at 20 per class. Where there are more than 20 enrolments, extra practical classes will be scheduled.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Delivered as self- directed learning tasks to be completed from prescribed texts or on line using student management systems
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assessed tutorials/workshops (1,500-word equivalent). Written and practical assessments | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Report (1,500-words). From a selection of horse breeds, description of selected animals will be reported on describing reproductive physiology observed on farms where different breeding techniques are utilised | Report | Individual | No | 35 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 1.5 hour written examination (1,500-word equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |