Unit VETERINARY GYNECOLOGICAL AND ANDROLOGY CLINIC

Course
Veterinary medicine
Study-unit Code
A000611
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Lakamy Sylla
CFU
9
Course Regulation
Coorte 2021
Offered
2024/25
Type of study-unit
Obbligatorio (Required)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

ANDROLOGY AND ANDROLOGYCAL VETERINARY CLINIC LARGE ANIMALS

Code A000606
CFU 2
Teacher Riccardo Zelli
Teachers
  • Riccardo Zelli
Hours
  • 26 ore - Riccardo Zelli
Learning activities Caratterizzante
Area Discipline cliniche veterinarie
Academic discipline VET/10
Type of study-unit Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction Italian
Contents Andrological evaluation: Direct clinical and instrumental examinations, laboratory methods for seminal analysis ( No. 5 hours).

Infertility and reproductive diseases: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment: impotentia coeundi; Impotentia generandi; Hereditary and acquired disorders of the testis, epididymis and accessory sex glands ( N. 5 hrs.)

Diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities of the genital system in different species ( No. 5 hours)
Practical lessons:
Common practices: N.6 hours
Clinical rotation: N.15 hours

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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 SKILLS
The student must have:
1. Knowledge of male reproductive physiology of animals of livestock interest
2. Knowledge of methods of collection, analysis and storage of seminal material
3. Knowledge of the clinical basis for improving male reproductive performance
4. Knowledge of male reproductive diseases (diagnosis and treatment)
5. Knowledge of reproductive hygiene
D2 - ABILITY TO APPLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Upon completion of the training activity, the student must be able to:
1. Semiological examination of the male genital apparatus of various domestic species
2. Artificial fertilization in the various domestic species
3. Diagnosis of the main diseases of the male genital apparatus
4. Diagnosis and treatment of the main causes of male infertility
D3 - AUTONOMY OF JUDGMENT
Upon completion of the training activity, the student should be able to:
1. Assess the potential fertility of various domestic animal species
2. Issue a diagnostic procedure and treatment protocol of the main diseases of the male genital apparatus
3. Issue a prognostic judgment of major reproductive diseases.

D4 - COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Upon completion of the training activity, the student should be able to:
1. be able to organize, prepare and present, to an audience composed of persons of equal preparation, a presentation on a specific pathology of the male genital apparatus with their own evaluations supported by appropriate arguments,
2. support an open debate with persons both of equal preparation and experts in different topics of regulatory, scientific, procedural, and/or technological nature,
3. demonstrate ownership of language in both written and oral form, as well as the ability to employ terminology sufficiently appropriate for a correct approach to the profession, which is also important for the purpose of job interviews.
D5 - LEARNING SKILLS
At the end of the training activity the student should be able to:
1. consult and understand scientific texts, including innovative ones, bibliographic updates, normative dictates, in such a way as to employ them in contexts not only usual for the profession, including research, but also original,
2. possess a sufficiently broad mastery of the subject matter to provide an acceptable basis for continuing professional development throughout life through continuing education.

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Prerequisites In order to understand the course content, the student must have acquired the indispensable knowledge imparted in the Anatomy and Physiology courses
Teaching methods THEORETICAL ACTIVITY: classroom lectures on all topics given in the course syllabus
PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES: exercises in the septic room on male genital apparatus taken from the slaughterhouse; andrological examinations at different livestock farms; laboratory methodologies for seminal analysis. Some activities are carried out by dividing students into 4 groups (Common Practices: maximum 15 students) while others in 11 teams (Clinical Rotation: maximum 5 students). Materials needed: zootechnical overalls, safety shoes and zootechnical gloves.
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ACTIVITY: case report of a clinical case observed during Clinical Rotation activities, making use of online scientific research
Other information Practical activities will be performed at OVUD an Didactic Center of the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The activity schedule is available at VMD http://www.medvet.unipg.it/didattica
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 an echogram related to physiological and pathological conditions of the genital apparatus in the male.
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 THEORETICAL LECTURES.
- Male reproductive physiology. Puberty. Testicular thermoregulation. Spermatogenesis. Accessory sex glands and seminal fluid composition. Erection and ejaculation (No. 5 hrs.)
- Andrologic evaluation of the reproductive: Direct clinical and instrumental examinations, laboratory methods for seminal analysis (N. 5 hours).
- Infertility and reproductive diseases( bovine and horse): etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and treatments: impotentia coeundi; Impotentia generandi; Hereditary and acquired disorders of the testis, epididymis and accessory sex glands (No. 5 hours)
- Diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities of the genital system in different species (N. 5 hours)
PRACTICAL LECTURES
1) Laboratory methodologies for seminal analysis (No. 5 hours)
2) Andrological examination of the horse and bovine: direct clinical and instrumental examinations (N. 6 hours)
3) Seminal collection and analysis (N. 10 hours)
SELF DIRECTED LEARNING
Case report of a clinical case observed during Clinical Rotation activities, making use of online scientific research (N 2 hours)
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile Health and wellness
Quality education
Life on earth

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 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
Learning verification modality Insegnamento - A000611 - CLINICA GINECOLOGICA ED ANDROLOGICA VETERINARIA I - VETERINARY GYNECOLOGICAL AND ANDROLOGY CLINIC - Docente Responsabile - Prof. Lakamy Sylla
Extended program 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 Estrous cycle in bitch and cat, exogenous control of estrous cycle bitch and cat. placental formation, pregnancy, and parturition in bitch and cat. . clinical aspects of puerperium . 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.
Other information
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
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