Unit ADE - Endocrinology and reproduction in camelids: special focus on llama and alpaca
- Course
- Veterinary medicine
- Study-unit Code
- A003195
- Curriculum
- In all curricula
- Teacher
- Margherita Maranesi
- Teachers
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- Margherita Maranesi
- Hours
- 25 ore - Margherita Maranesi
- CFU
- 1
- Course Regulation
- Coorte 2018
- Offered
- 2022/23
- Learning activities
- A scelta dello studente
- Area
- A scelta dello studente
- Academic discipline
- VET/02
- Type of study-unit
- Opzionale (Optional)
- Type of learning activities
- Attività formativa monodisciplinare
- Language of instruction
- English
- Contents
- The course plans to address the following aspects in llamas and alpacas:
Reproductive anatomy and physiology of induced ovulation species;
Ultrasound bases for the examination of the reproductive system;
Examination of the genital system;
Semen evaluation;
Evaluation of the main reproductive problems;
Main techniques of assisted reproduction;
Current Knowledge on Reproductive Function. - Reference texts
- -Llama and Alpaca Care.2014.Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, Nutrition, and Herd Health First Edition. Elsevier 3251 Riverport Lane St. Louis, MO 63043.
-Current Therapy in large Animal Theriogenology. 2007. Second Edition. Edited by Robert S Youngquist and Walter R Threlfall.
-Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice. 2009. Alpaca and llama health management, volume 25, issue 2, page 239-552. Edited by David E Anderson and Claire E Whitehead.
-Medicine and Surgery of South American Camelids: Llama, Alpaca, Vicuna, Guanaco.1999. Edited by Murray Fowler.
-Bovine Reproduction. 2021. Second Edition. Edited by Richard M Hopper, Wiley Blackwell.
-Knobil and Neill’s physiology of reproduction. 2015. fourth edition volume 1, 2 Editors-in-Chief Tony M. Plant and Anthony J. Zeleznik University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, US. - Educational objectives
- The course aims to offer a theoretical-practical training course in the endocrinology and reproduction of camelids, in particular in llamas and alpacas.
D1 - KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
The student must acquire a theoretical - practical knowledge of the operational reality concerning the endocrinology and reproduction of llamas / alpacas and camelids in general. In detail:
1-Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction
2-Anatomy and Reproductive physiology of the female llama and alpaca
3-Ovulation Mechanism of Induced ovulatory species
4-Anatomy and Reproductive physiology of the male llama and alpaca
5-Reproductive examination of the female and male reproductive tract using transrectal ultrasonography
6-Clinical examination of the male and female
7-Problems of female Fertility
8-Problems of male Fertility
9-Pregnancy diagnose and loss
10-Parturition
11-Lactation and neonatal care
12-Assisted Reproductive techniques
D2 - ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING At the end of the training, the student must be able to carry out an assessment of the endocrinology and reproduction of llamas / alpacas and camelids in general.
D3 - JUDGING AUTONOMY At the end of the training activity, the student must be able to evaluate and make judgments on endocrinology and reproduction of llamas / alpacas and camelids in general.
D4 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS At the end of the training activity the student must be able to support a cross-examination with people both of equal preparation and experts in different topics, of a scientific, procedural nature on activities related to endocrinology and reproduction of llamas / alpacas and of camelids in general.
D5 - LEARNING SKILLS At the end of the training activity, the student must be able to consult and understand scientific texts, bibliographic updates relating to endocrinology and the reproduction of llamas / alpacas and camelids in general. The student will have to use them in contexts that are not only usual for the profession, including research, but also applications for the camelid sector and know how to relate to people of different roles and professionalism who orbit around the endocrinology and reproduction of these animal species. - Teaching methods
- Theoretical-practical lessons at the Dept. of Veterinary Medicine in Perugia and at camelid farms.
- Learning verification modality
- Final test on the topics of the course
- Extended program
- Lessons:
1-Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction
Description of hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis
Portal Hypothalamus-Pituitary System
Reproductive Hormones
2-Anatomy and Reproductive physiology of the female llama and alpaca
Brief anatomy description of the female reproductive tract
Puberty
Endocrine control of the Follicular and luteal phase
Sexual receptivity
3-Ovulation Mechanism of Induced ovulatory species
Current knowledge of ovulation mechanism in induced ovulatory species
Control of ovulation in llamas and alpacas
4-Anatomy and Reproductive physiology of the male llama and alpaca
Brief anatomy description of the male reproductive tract
Puberty
Endocrine control of the male
Sexual behavior and Copula
Biochemical and physical characteristic of semen
Semen evaluation
5-Reproductive examination of the female and male reproductive tract using transrectal ultrasonography
Basic principles of ultrasonography
Ultrasonography of female and male reproductive tract
6-Clinical examination of the male and female
Exam of internal and external genitalia
7-Problems of female Fertility
Repeating Breeding
Failures of ovulation
Embryo loss
Ovarian and uterine disorders
8-Problems of male Fertility
Testis and prepuce disorders
Sexual behavior
Semen quality
Sperm abnormalities
9-Pregnancy diagnose and loss
Diagnose of pregnancy using different methods
Estimation of gestational age
Causes of pregnancy loss
10-Parturition
Description of the stages of parturition
Dystocia
11-Lactation and neonatal care
Mammary gland anatomy
Neonatal care
12-Assisted Reproductive techniques
Control of follicular and luteal phase
Artificial Insemination
Embryo Transfer
In vitro fertilization