35665 - Obstetrics-Gynaecology and Andrology in Companion Animals

Learning outcomes

Purpose of the course of "Clinical obstetrics and gynecology and andrology companion animal" is to provide the students with the tools to perform:
- a complete physical examination of the male genitalia and female genitalia in pregnant or not pregnant subject
- medical tests to determine the state of health of an animal  
- a therapy.

Course contents

PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE
CLINICAL SPECIALIST EXAMINATION
DISEASES OF NOT PREGNANT FEMALE GENITAL TRACT
DISEASES OF  PREGNANT FEMALE GENITAL TRACT
DIAGNOSIS OF PREGNANCY
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY
INDUCTION, PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OVARIAN ACTIVITY
OVULATION AND EVALUATION OF OPTIMAL TIME FOR BREEDING
DISEASES OF THE MALE GENITAL TRACT
INFERTILITY IN MALE AND FEMALE

Readings/Bibliography

The educational material consists of suggested books, and the material ​​available in the following  websites (http://campus.cib.unibo.it  or  http:/ / www.unibo.it / teachers / daniele.zambelli).

In particular, the recommended books are:

-S.D. Johnston, M.V. Root Kustritz, P.N.S. Olson, Canine and Feline Theriogenology W.B. Saunders Company, 2001.
-EC Feldman, RW Nelson, Canine and Feline Endocrinology and Reproduction, Saunders Comp, Philadelphia, 1999.
G.England, A. Von Heimendahl. Canine and feline reproduction and Neonatology BSAVA manual, 2010.
M. Farabolini, G. Majolino, M. Spallarossa, D. Zambelli. Manual of obstetrics and neonatology of the dog and cat. Elsevier Srl, 2010

Teaching methods

The course consists of 24 hours Total 15 hours of frontal lessons and 9 hours of practical classes.

a. lectures
Lectures involve the use of PowerPoint presentations supplemented by numerous clinical cases useful to the description of various diseases. In addition, to improve the understanding, presentations are accompanied by numerous images on different aspects of the pathology or diagnostic imaging frameworks, such as ultrasound or x-rays and cytology.
In detail, the lessons will be carried out by treating the diseases with the following scheme:
• Collection of anamnesis
• Symptoms, physical examination and differential diagnosis
• Exams side
• Definitive diagnosis
• medical and surgical therapies

b. practical lessons
The practical lessons are carried out by dividing the students into four groups, to form groups of about 25 students.
The practical lessons are carried out using real clinical cases in the presence of the patient in the clinic or operating room or, alternatively, PowerPoint presentations will be used for group discussion of the case.

Assessment methods

Written test

The purpose of the written test is to evaluate if the student achieved an adequate store of knowledge about the course topics. If the written test is not successful, the student cannot take the oral examination.

During the written test the student have to answer to 10 questions (8 multiple choice questions and 2 short essay questions ).

Every multiple choice question has 4 options, and only one correct answer. The score can be 0 (zero) or 2. In short essay questions the score can be from 0 (zero) to 2. The non-response is considered incorrect (0) in both the type of question.

The time available to the student for the written test is 30 minutes. During the test is not allowed the use of support material as textbooks, notes, and computer media. The test is passed and gives access to the oral examination if the student has achieved a score of at least 12 points.

 

Oral examination

The purpose of the oral examination is to evaluate the skill of the student to apply his store of knowledge and to correctly perform logical-deductive connections. Usually the oral examination is based on the presentation of a clinical case, possibly supported by the viewing of images and/or videos. The student is asked to make a list of differential diagnoses and to discuss what elements are pros and cons of the various hypotheses, and to suggest how to reach the final diagnosis and to decide the treatment plan. During the examination the student have to answer to in-depth questions related to the topic discussed.

Is very important that the student uses a correct lexicon and that he reasons transversally, connecting all the topics of the course and the knowledge from previous courses.

The score can be from 0 (zero) to 10. The examination is passed if the student has achieved a score of at least 6 points. If the student obtains a lower score, he has to repeat the entire examination (written and oral).

 

The final grade (out of thirty) will result from the sum of the 2 scores. If the student obtains a full score in both the examinations, the final mark can be 30 cum laude.

Teaching tools

The lectures are carried out in the classroom using PC and video projector.

The practical lessons are performed in the laboratory, clinic and surgery room using anatomical preparations, models and animals afferent to the Department.

Office hours

See the website of Daniele Zambelli