Unit VETERINARY GYNECOLOGICAL AND ANDROLOGY CLINIC

ANDROLOGY AND ANDROLOGYCAL VETERINARY CLINIC LARGE ANIMALS

Code	A000606
CFU	2
Teacher	Maurizio Monaci
Teachers	Maurizio Monaci
Hours	26 ore - Maurizio Monaci
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Academic discipline	VET/10
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Andrological evaluation of the breeder: Direct and instrumental clinical examinations, laboratory methods for seminal analysis (5 hours). Infertility and reproductive diseases: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment: impotence coeundi; Impotence generandi; Hereditary and acquired pathologies of the testicle, epididymis, and accessory sexual glands (5 hours) Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal genital abnormalities in the various species (5 hours) Pratical activities: Clinical activities: N.6 ore Clinical Rotation: N.15 ore
Reference texts	MCKINNON A.O., J.L. VOSS, Equine Reproduction, Ed. Lea & Febiger, 1993. YOUNGQUIST R.S., Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology, Ed. Saunders Co., 1997. SALI F., Gestione Clinica della Riproduzione Bovina, Ed. Point Veterinaire Italie,Milano, 2013 SENGER P.L., Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition, Ed. Current Conceptions, Pullman, 1999
Educational objectives	D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student must have: 1 Knowledge of reproductive physiology of livestock animals 2 Knowledge of techniques of semen collection and methods of artificial insemination 3 Knowledge of male reproductive disorders 4 Knowledge of techniques of improvement of reproductive performances 5 Knowledge of hygiene of reproduction D2 - APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the training the student will be able to perform: 1 Breeding soundness evaluation of different farm animals 2 Artificial insemination in different farm animals 3 Diagnosis of main diseases of the male genital tract 4 Diagnosis e therapy of main causes of male infertility in different farm animals D3 - MAKING JUDGMENT At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 Assess the potential fertility in different farm animals 2 Perform a diagnostic procedure and therapeutic protocol of the main reproductive diseases 3 Evaluate the prognosis of the main reproductive diseases D4 - COMMUNICATION At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 Organize, prepare and exhibit, to an audience made up of people of equal level of preparation, a seminar on a data reproductive pathology with their own evaluations supported by appropriate arguments 2 Support an adversarial process with people of equal preparation and experts in different issues, of a regulatory, scientific, procedural and/or technological nature, 3 Demonstrate language properties in both written and oral form, as well as the ability to use terminology that is sufficiently appropriate for a correct approach to the profession, which is also important for job interviews. D5 - LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 consult and understand scientific texts, even innovative ones, bibliographic updates, normative dictations, so as to employ them in contexts not only usual for the profession, including research, but also originals 2 manage a sufficiently broad mastery of the subject to guarantee an acceptable basis for continuing professional updating through ongoing lifelong learning.
Teaching methods	Theoretical lessons: classroom on all topics listed in the program . Practical activity: Practical activities on sluaghterhouse male; andrological examinations of different farm animals. Semen collection, analysis and conservation in different farms. Students will be divided into 4 groups (Practical Activities: maximum 15 students) for some activities and in 11 teams (Clinical Rotations: maximum 5 students). Required furniture: long zoothecnical gloves, boot and coverall Self - directed learning activities : preparation of a presentation and description of a case report on a clinical case observed during the Clinical Rotation activities, based on online searches.
Extended program	THEORETICAL LESSONS 1 Male reproductive physiology. Puberty. Testicular thermoregulation. Spermatogenesis. Additional ancillary glands and seminal fluid composition. Edema and ejaculation. (5 hours) 2 Andrological evaluation of the breeder: Direct and instrumental clinical examinations, laboratory methods for seminal analysis (5 hours). 3 Infertility and reproductive diseases: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment: impotence coeundi; Impotence generandi; Hereditary and acquired pathologies of the testicle, epididymis, and accessory sexual glands (5 hours) 4 Diagnosis and treatment of abnormal genital abnormalities in the various species (5 hours) PRACTICAL LESSONS 1 Laboratory assessment of semen quality (N. 5 hours) 2 Visita andrologica del cavallo e del bovino: esami clinici diretti e strumentali (N. 6 hours) 3 Semen collection and analysis (N. 10 hours) SELF DIRECTED LEARNING Presentation of a case report on a clinical case observed during the Clinical Rotation activities, based on online searches (N 2 hours)

PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION LARGE ANIMALS

Code	A000604
CFU	4
Teacher	Lakamy Sylla
Teachers	Lakamy Sylla
Hours	52 ore - Lakamy Sylla
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Academic discipline	VET/10
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Functional anatomy of female genital tract Phisiology of female reproduction Estrous synchronizzation. Superovulation Artificial insemination Embryo Transfer In vitro fertilization and cloning Estrous abnormalities Abnormalities of the female genital tract embryo mortality and abortion Infertility and sterility
Reference texts	YOUNGQUIST R.S., Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology, Ed. Saunders Co., 1997.
Educational objectives	D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student must 1 Knowledge of reproductive physiology of livestock animals 2 Knowledge of techniques and methods for artificial insemination 3 Knowledge of reproductive disorders 4 Knowledge of techniques of improvement of reproductive performances 5 Knowledge of hygiene of reproduction D2 - APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 Breeding soundness evaluation of different farm animals 2 Estrous detection in different farm animals 3 Artificial insemination in different farm animals 4 Diagnosis of main diseases of the female genital tract 5 Diagnosis e therapy of main causes of infertility in different farm animals D3 - MAKING JUDGMENT At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 assess the potential fertility in different farm animals 2 perform a diagnostic procedure and therapeutic protocol of the main reproductive diseases 3 evaluate the prognosis of the main reproductive diseases D4 - COMMUNICATION At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 organize, prepare and exhibit, to an audience made up of people of equal level of preparation, a seminar on a data reproductive pathology with their own evaluations supported by appropriate arguments 2 support an adversarial process with people of equal preparation and experts in different issues, of a regulatory, scientific, procedural and/or technological nature, 3 demonstrate language properties in both written and oral form, as well as the ability to use terminology that is sufficiently appropriate for a correct approach to the profession, which is also important for job interviews. D5 - LIFELONG LEARNING SKILLS At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1 consult and understand scientific texts, even innovative ones, bibliographic updates, normative dictations, so as to employ them in contexts not only usual for the profession, including research, but also originals 2 manage a sufficiently broad mastery of the subject to guarantee an acceptable basis for continuing professional updating through ongoing lifelong learning.
Prerequisites	According to Regolamento Didattico LM 42 (Propedeuticità) In order to understand the contents of the course, the student must have acquired the necessary knowledge imparted in the courses of Pathology, Infectious Diseases and Obstetrics. In particular as regards the practical activities, it is essential that the student is able to perform a clinical examination and to approach correctly the animal.
Teaching methods	Theoretical lessons: classroom on all topics listed in the program . Practical activity: Simulation of artificial insemination on slaughterhouse excised female genital tract – gynaecological exams in different animals in different farms – monitoring of at term gravid cows. Students will be divided into 4 groups (Practical Activities: maximum 15 students) for some activities and in 11 teams (Clinical Rotations: maximum 5 students). Required furniture: long zoothecnical gloves, boot and coverall Self - directed learning activities : preparation of a presentation and description of a case report on a clinical case observed during the Clinical Rotation activities, based on online searches.
Learning verification modality	The exam is oral and has the objective to verify the level of knowledge achieved by the student relative to the content of the programs, the properties of language and the ability to synthesize. It will focus on breeding soundness examination, ethiopathogenesis of male and female genital tract diseases, artificial insemination techniques, semen collection and analysis, estrous cycle manipulation. Timetable of examinations are available of the DVM website. As regards the verification of knowledge, the ability to contextualize knowledge and skills and to understand the importance of their correct use in the diagnosis and treatment of the main reproductive diseases. It is an open stimulus interview with an open answer. The duration of the oral test is about 30-40 minutes and the test will be evaluated based on the following elements: Argumentative and executive rigor - From 5 to 10 points Completeness - From 5 to 10 points Language properties - 2 to 5 points Depth of analysis and connection capacity - 2 to 5 points It will be assigned from 0 to 1 additional point in relation to the quality of the preparation and presentation of the work foreseen for the SDL activities. For students with disability or DSA see http://www.unipg.it/disabilita-e-dsa
Extended program	THEORETICAL LESSONS • Artificial insemination in cattle: Definition, advantages and • disadvantages, phases and technique of artificial insemination (3 hours) • Instruments of Artificial Fertilization in Bovine (1.5 hours) • Estrous detection in cattle 3 hours) • Estrous synchronization in cattle (3 hours) • Semiology of female genitalia in various domestic species (3 hours) • Ovarian diseases (1.5 hours) • Pathology of oviducts and uterus (1.5 hours) • Diseases of Cervix, vagina and vulva (3 hours) • Infertility in cattle: clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic features (1.5hours) • Semiology of female genitalia (3 hours) • Embryo Transfer in cattle (3 hours) • Reproductive Biotechnologies: in vitro oocyte maturation, in vitro fertilization and cloning (2 hours) PRACTICAL LESSONS 1 Gynecological examination of a pregnant cattle pregnancy and application of the NASCO Calving monitoring system (5 hours) 2 A gynecological examination of a mare (5 hours) 2 Simulation of artificial insemination on excised female genital tract (8 hours) SELF DIRECTED LEARNING Presentation of a case report on a clinical case observed during the Clinical Rotation activies, based on online searches (2 hours).

PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SMALL ANIMALS

Code	A000607
CFU	3
Teacher	Angela Polisca
Teachers	Angela Polisca
Hours	39 ore - Angela Polisca
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Academic discipline	VET/10
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Presentation of the course, recommended books, examination procedures. Clinical aspects of the estrous cycle in the bitch and in the cat Heat monitoring to establish the ideal moment for mating in the bitch Ovocellula descent in uterus, spermatozoa rise in the female genital tract nemaspermis capacitation, acrosome reaction and egg cell fertilization. implantation, placentation and pregnancy Determinism of childbirth. Phases of birth Principles of neonatology in the puppy and neonatal pathologies Descent of the testicle into the scrotum Puberty and spermatogenesis Testicular thermoregulation The ejaculate: chemical constitution, chemical-physical, cytomorphological and biochemical examination. Sperm transport and metabolism Sperm transport in the female genital tract capacitation Sexual behavior Evaluation of male fertility PATHOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION Clinical approach to infertility Irregularity of the estrous cycle, phlogosis of the genital tract, complex cystic endometrial hyperplasia / pyometra, neoplasms Pathologies of pregnancy (embryonic mortality, abortion) Pharmacological induction of abortion, Pathologies of the puerperium Congenital anomalies of the male genital system Testicular ectopia and cryptorchidism Degenerative, inflammatory and neoplastic processes of the male genital system Practical lesson (4 hours) Clinical rotation: activity in OVUD (5 hours) Common practices: vaginal cytology of the bitch. Male and female genital apparatus ultrasound examination (4 hours) Clinical rotation: Activity in OVUD
Reference texts	Canine and Feline Theriogenology: Johnston S.D 2001 Guida pratica di riproduzione clinica del cane e del gatto. Fontbonne a et al. 2011 Pathways to pregnancy and parturition: Sengel P.L.
Educational objectives	Know: the student must know the characteristics of the estrous cycle, pregnancy and parturition in small animals with particular reference to clinical aspects, as well as the peculiarities of neonatal physiology. Clinically evaluate male fertility To know how to do: identify the phases of the estrous cycle and the evaluation of the potential fertility in the male
Teaching methods	Theoretical activity: it will be carried out in the classroom and will cover the topics of the program. Seminars held by international experts in the field of small animal reproduction. Practical activity: at the Educational Veterinary Hospital (OVUD). Specifically, the student will participate in the clinical activity by approaching the animal, collect anamnestic data and proceed with the clinical examination of the animal. Specifically, it will perform a particular examination of the genital apparatus of the female and male aimed at evaluating the different physiological and pathological conditions. As regards the determination of the different phases of the estrous cycle in the bitch, the student will carry out a vaginal swab, hewill set up a preparation to be visualized with an optical microscope which will then be interpreted. Subsequently he will proceed with the clinical examination with the ultrasound collateral diagnostics, in order to visualize the ovaries and uterus, and if necessary the determination of progesteronemia.
Learning verification modality	The exam will be theoretical and practical. The theoretical part will be related to the evaluation of the learning of the themes taught during the course and present in the program. The practical part will include the reading of a cytological preparation to evaluate the different phases of the estrous cycle and of an echogram related to physiological and pathological conditions of the genital apparatus in the male and in the female
Extended program	Presentation of the course, recommended books, examination procedures. Clinical aspects of the estrous cycle in the bitch and in the cat Heat monitoring to establish the ideal moment for mating in the bitch Ovocellula descent in uterus, spermatozoa rise in the female genital tract nemaspermis capacitation, acrosome reaction and egg cell fertilization. implantation, placentation and pregnancy Determinism of childbirth. Phases of birth Principles of neonatology in the puppy and neonatal pathologies Descent of the testicle into the scrotum Puberty and spermatogenesis Testicular thermoregulation The ejaculate: chemical constitution, chemical-physical, cytomorphological and biochemical examination. Sperm transport and metabolism Sperm transport in the female genital tract capacitation Sexual behavior Evaluation of male fertility PATHOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION Clinical approach to infertility Irregularity of the estrous cycle, phlogosis of the genital tract, complex cystic endometrial hyperplasia / pyometra, neoplasms Pathologies of pregnancy (embryonic mortality, abortion) Pharmacological induction of abortion, Pathologies of the puerperium Congenital anomalies of the male genital system Testicular ectopia and cryptorchidism Degenerative, inflammatory and neoplastic processes of the male genital system Practical lesson (4 hours) Clinical rotation: activity in OVUD (5 hours) Common practices: vaginal cytology of the bitch. Male and female genital apparatus ultrasound examination (4 hours) Clinical rotation: Activity in OVUD