Unit VETERINARY GYNECOLOGICAL AND ANDROLOGY CLINIC

ANDROLOGY AND ANDROLOGYCAL VETERINARY CLINIC LARGE ANIMALS

Code	A000606
CFU	2
Teacher	Lakamy Sylla
Teachers	Lakamy Sylla
Hours	26 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	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	Basic knowledge of female reproductive anatomy and physiology of reproduction. Gamete transport and fertilization. Estrus detection. Techniques of artificial insemination, estrous manipulation and embryo transfer. Breeding soundness examination of male and female. More frequent female genital tract abnormalities
Reference texts	HAFEZ E. Biologia e tecnologia della riproduzione nelle specie animali di interesse zootecnico. Ed italiana a cura di Seren E. Bono G. Tamanini C. Grasso Bologna.
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	In order to understand the contents of the course, the student must have acquired the necessary knowledge imparted in the courses of Anatomy an Physiology
Teaching methods	Theoric Lectures and practical activities Fresh and frozen semen analysis Estrous detection in dairy cows Simulation of artificial insemination on slaugtherhouse bovine genital tract Preparation of artificial insemination instruments
Extended program	Basic knowledge of female reproductive anatomy and physiology of reproduction. Puberty. Reproductive endocrinology. Estrous cycle, ovulation. Gamete transport and fertilization. Estrus detection. breeding, pregnancy, parturition and involution. Techniques of artificial insemination, estrous manipulation and embryo transfer. Diagnosis of pregnancy. Breeding soundness examination and female. More frequent female genital tract abnormalities

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	Puberty, estrous cycle, gonadotropic control and paracrine ovarian activity, estrous cycle in bitch and cat, exogenous control of estrous cycle bitch and cat. Pregnancy recognition. puerperium. placental formation pregnancy, and parturition in bitch and cat. . Small animal reproductive system diseases in queen and bitch.Abortion and embryonic mortality in bitches and cats. Evaluation of seminal material in dogs and artificial insemination techniques. Seminal material conservation
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	The course aims to: 1) to provide basic notions related to the physiology of reproduction in small animals 2) treat the main pathologies of the reproductive system 3) illustrate the main techniques of artificial insemination and conservation of the seminal material D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING The student must have: 1. Knowledge of the physiology and pathology of small animal reproduction 2. Knowledge of the physiology of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium of small animals 3. Knowledge of the neonatal physiology of small animals D2 - APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the training course the student will be able to: 1. Evaluation of the reproductive activity of small animals 2. Aetiopathogenesis and symptomatology of the main pathologies of the reproductive system of small animals D3 - MAKING JUDGMENT At the end of the training the student will be able to: 1. Establish the phases of the estrus cycle of small animals and determine the optimal time for mating or artificial insemination of the bitch 2. Evaluation of potential male fertility 3. Know the symptoms of the main reproductive diseases of small animalsD4 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS at the end of the training the student will be able to: 1. Organize, prepare and present, to an audience made up of people of the same level of preparation, a presentation on a specific pathology of the female reproductive system with own evaluations supported by appropriate arguments 2. Support an open debate with people both of equal preparation and experts in different topics, of a regulatory, scientific, procedural and / or technological nature 3. Demonstrate language skills 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, also important for job interviews D5 - LEARNING SKILLS At the end of the training activity the student will be able to: 1. Consult and understand scientific texts, including innovative ones, bibliographic updates, regulatory provisions, in such a way as to use them in contexts that are not only usual for the profession, including research, but also original ones 2. Possess a sufficiently broad mastery of the subject to guarantee an acceptable basis for continuing professional development throughout one's life, through continuous education
Prerequisites
Teaching methods	Practical activities in groups (5 - 10 students) in OVUD Clinical rotation in small groups (4 - 5 Students) in OVUD or at livestock farms.
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 Under 18/30 Lack of minimum knowledge of the subject, of competences and detectable skills, difficulty in focusing of the requested topic and disconnected exposure. 18-20 / 30 Inaccurate focus of the requested topic. Fragmentary knowledge. Uncertain exposure. 22-24 / 30 Identification of the topic, interdisciplinary links good. orderly and proper exposure. 24-26 / 30 Good knowledge of the topic, contextualization and good interdisciplinary links. Ability to make deductions logic and to argue effectively. 26-28 / 30 Good knowledge of the subject, ability to connect interdisciplinary and / or multidisciplinary. Ability to deepen and personal contributions. 28-30 / 30 Excellent knowledge of the exam subject, high capacity for interdisciplinary connections, linguistic accuracy and richness, originality
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