Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours (including non-contact time)

Students need to have completed:

And either one of the below:

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Students may not gain credit for this subject and any of:

• 208-325 Applied Animal Reproduction (prior to 2010)
• 654-314 Lectures in Reproduction (prior to 2005)
• 654-304 Reproduction (prior to 2010)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

The aim of this subject is to give students of animal science a fundamental understanding of both applied reproductive biology and genetics. This will enable students to develop the skills necessary for management of reproductive performance and to implement genetic improvement of domestic animals. The content includes comparative structure and function of reproductive organs; endocrinology and neuro-endocrinology of reproductive cycles; environmental and genetic influences on reproduction, interventions to manipulate reproduction; reproductive biotechnologies including cloning; breeding values and selection indices; inbreeding and crossbreeding; applied animal genomics.

On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- describe the comparative structure and function, as well as endocrine and neuroendocrine control of the reproductive systems;
- identify factors affecting reproduction and define management strategies to optimise reproductive performance;
- critically evaluate new and emerging technologies for modifying reproductive performance,
- express how genetic parameters influence animal improvement programs;
- contrast potential negative effects of inbreeding with potential advantages of crossbreeding;
- evaluate the impact of manipulating reproduction to optimise breed improvement programs

• End of semester examination of 2 hours (60%) during the exam period
• One written assignment of 1000 words (20%) due in approximately week 6
• Two written practical reports of 500 words each (20%) due in approximately week 1 and week 9

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Applied Animal Reproduction / Edition 6by H. Joe Bearden, John W. Fuquay and Scott T. Willard

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Environments
• Bachelor of Music

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Please refer to objectives

This subject involves the use of animals. Students should be aware that this is an essential part of the subject and exemption from this component is not possible.

Credit cannot be gained for DASC30006 and/or DASC30008.

Q Fever

Students enrolling in the Melbourne School of Land and Environment are advised that some courses of study may put them at an increased risk of contracting Q Fever. Q Fever is a relatively common preventable condition which, while rarely fatal, can cause a severe acute illness and can result in damage to heart valves and chronic fatigue. It is recommended that students consider undertaking screening and vaccination for Q Fever prior to commencement of study. Students may be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to undertaking some coursework. Your course coordinator will advise you of this requirement prior to commencement of the study semester. Vaccine costs for students are not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, Medicare, or by the University. Some students with full private medical coverage (which has hospital and ancillary cover) may receive partial re-imbursement for vaccine costs.