Animal Physiology and Assisted Reproduction

To provide scientific knowledge on the physiology of the most common animal species and on assisted reproductive techniques applied to domestic animals. Students are given theoretical and practical information on the functions of the principal systems and apparatuses (blood, digestive, reproductive, endocrine, urogenital, respiratory, circulatory, mammary), and about collection, selection and treatment of gametes for artificial insemination and in vitro embryo production.

At the end of the course the student will be able to demonstrate its knowledge on the main physiological mechanisms of the apparatuses and on the principles of assisted reproduction techniques that can be applied to animals. His independent judgment will consist in the ability to evaluate and select animal gametes, both male and female, for assisted reproduction techniques such as artificial insemination and in vitro embryo production. It is also expected that students could demonstrate communication skills and proper use of scientific terminology that will allow them to successfully attend other courses in the same field.