Animal & Dairy Science: Academic Programs: Course Syllabi

ADSC 4400

Applied Reproduction in the Horse

Instructor:

Dr. Gary Heusner
542-9092
144 Animal Science Complex
Extension Animal/Dairy Science
Snyder Barn (542-6435)

Week 1: (January 13-17) Stallion Anatomy and Physiology

• Lab 1: Handling stallions/preparation
• Lab 2: Handling stallions/preparation for breeding

Week 2: (January 20-24) Stallion Anatomy and Physiology (continued)

Lab 3:		Preparation of AV/collecting Care of AV
Lab 4:		Collecting stallions

Week 3: (January 27-31) Stallion Anatomy and Physiology (continued)

• Lab 5: Stallion breeding soundness exam
• Lab 6: Semen processing for cooled transported semen

Week 4: (February 1-3) Mare Anatomy and Physiology

Lab 7:		Teasing and record keeping
Lab 8:		Preparing mares for breeding Tail prep Speculum exam Washing Vaginal and cervical exam

Week 5: (February 10-14) Mare Anatomy and Physiology (continued)

• Lab 9: No lab Short Course
• Lab 10: No lab Short course

Week 6: (February 17-21) Mare Anatomy & Physiology and Manipulation of the Estrous Cycle

• Lab 9: Mare breeding soundness and ultrasound
• Lab 10: Cytology/infusion of mares

Week 7: (February 24-28) Manipulation of the Estrous Cycle and Ultrasound

• Lab 11: Mare palpation and ultrasound
• Lab 12: Mare palpation & ultrasound

Week 8: (March 3-7) Ultrasound and Uterine Diseases

• Lab 13: Artificial insemination of mares
• Lab 14: Mare palpation and ultrasound

Week 9: (March 10-14) Gestation: Embryo and Fetal Development

• Lab 15: Mare palpation and ultrasound
• Lab 16: Embryo flushing

Week 10: (March 17-21) Spring Break

• Lab : Spring Break
• Lab : Spring Break

Week 11: (March 24-28)

• Lab 17 :
• Lab 18 :

Week 12: (March 31 April 4) Broodmare and Foal Care

• Lab 19: Handling foals and foal imprinting
• Lab 20: Handling foals and foal imprinting

Week 13: (April 7-11) Breeding Records and Breeding Statistics

• Lab 21: Palpating, breeding, etc.
• Lab 22: Palpating, breeding, etc.

Week 14: (April 14-18) Maiden mare care prior to breeding

• Lab 24 and 25: Palpating, breeding, etc.

Week 15: (April 21-25) New topics and research in equine reproduction

• Lab 26: Pregnancy diagnosis
• Lab 27: Review for lab practical

Week 16: (April 28- May 1) Stallion management, calculations, and reviews

• Lab 29 and 30: Lab practical

Course Grading

Tests:	25%
Weekly Lab Quizzes:	10%
Breeding Reports:	15%
Lab Practical and Participation:	25%
Final:	25%

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