35666 - Obstetrics-Gynaecology and Andrology in Livestock

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will acquire theoretical and practicals knowledges on the most common diseases affecting the genital tract in farm animals, both in female and male, and to treat them. In addition the student will be aware how these diseases can afftect economic profitability of farm animal industry. 

Course contents

-Contents

This teaching course is part of the Integrated Course (I.C.) “Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia Veterinaria”.

At the end of the I.C. the student acquire knowledges for carrying out an obstetric and andrological exam and related therapies.

The I.C. “Clinica Ostetrica e Ginecologia”” contributes to achievement of the following ESEVT Day One Competences:

- communicate clearly with the client;

- collects and mantains an archive of the clients and activities;

- operate in the interests of the animal welfare and the concept of One Health;

- collects and prepare a correct clinical history;

- manages animals with respect for their safety and that of those participating in the operations;

- adopte a correct therapy in respect of the animal health and welfare and of the environment;

- is able to operate in emergency situations;

- is able to evaluate physical, health and nutrition conditions of an animal or a group of animals.

Specific contents of the teaching course::

FEMALE

Theoretical lessons:

· Pregancy diagnosis, diseases of pregnancy (hrs 2);

· Performing an obstetric exam, parturition, dystocia (hrs 2);

· Procedures on the mother and fetus: cesarean section, fetotomy (hr 1);

· Puerperal diseases, metabolic diseases affecting genital tract (hr 1);

· Uterine diseases: retention of fetal membranes, endometritis, metritis: treatment (hrs 2).

Practical lessons:

· Pregancy diagnosis, performing an obstetric exam (hrs 2);

· Obstetrical instruments, procedures in case of dystocia (hrs 4).

MALE

Theoretical lessons:

· Abnormal sexual behaviour: clinical presentation and treatment (hr 1);

· Diseases of penis and prepuce, orchitis, epididymitis, neoplasia of genital organs: clinical presentation and treatment (hrs 2);

· Diseases of accessory glands: clinical presentation and treatment (hrs 2);

Practical lesson:

· Ultrasonography in andrology (hrs 2);

· Restraint and sedation for obstetric and andrological procedures (hr 1).

The Syllabus of the course unit and the list of EAEVE Day One Competences that the course unit contributes to achieving can be viewed on the dedicated page.

Readings/Bibliography

Youngquist R.S., Threlfall W.R."Current Therapy in Large Animal Theriogenology”, Saunders Elsevier, 2007;

- Fubini S., Ducharme N. "Farm animal surgery", Saunders Elsevier, 2004;

- Noakes E.D., Parkinson T.J., England G.C.C. ”Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics”, Saunders Elsevier, 2009;

- McKinnon A.O., Squires E.L., Vaala W.E., Varner D.D. “Equine Reproduction”, Second Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2011;

- Cox J.E.”Surgery of the reproductive tract in large animals”, Liverpool University Press, 1987

- Sali G. “Manuale di teriogenologia bovina”, Edagricole, 1996.

Teaching methods

Theoretical and practical classrooms. Attendance is essential due to the methodological approach followed in the presentation of clinical cases.Given the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance at this training course requires completion of Modules 1 and 2 via e-learning, and completion of Module 3, which covers specific training on health and safety in the workplace. Information on the dates and methods of attendance for Module 3 can be found in the dedicated section of the Degree Course website.Participation in the practical and laboratory activities requires wearing a lab coat and suitable footwear. Appropriate PPE for the specific activities, such as disposable latex gloves, will be provided.

Considering the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, attendance for this course requires the successful completion of Modules 1 and 2 via e-learning, and Module 3 on health and safety training in study environments. Information about the schedule and access to Module 3 is available in the dedicated section of the Degree Program website.

Participation in practical and laboratory sessions requires wearing a lab coat and appropriate footwear. Suitable personal protective equipment (PPE), such as disposable latex gloves, will be provided as needed.

 

Assessment methods

Assessment methods

Oral exam, lasting from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the student's level of preparation. The questions, two or three in number, will relate to the topics covered. During the exam, the teacher will assess the student's level of preparation and, equally importantly, their analytical and reasoning skills.

In evaluating the oral exam, the instructor will use the following grading scale:

- Basic understanding of only a few course topics; analysis skills emerge only with the instructor’s help; generally correct language → 18–22

- Limited knowledge of several topics; independent analysis only on procedural issues; correct language use → 23–26

- Broad knowledge of course topics; ability to make autonomous critical judgments; mastery of discipline-specific terminology → 27–29

- Comprehensive understanding of course content; fully independent critical analysis and connections; excellent command of terminology and argumentation skills → 30–30 with honors

The result of the oral exam will be communicated at the end. The minimum passing grade is 18/30.

The exam is considered passed only if all parts are successfully completed. The final grade is determined by the average of the grades from the various parts of the exam, expressed out of 30, to wich additional point from the training will be added. A minimum final grade of 18/30 is required.

Negative results are not graded numerically but recorded as “withdrawn” or “failed” in the electronic transcript on AlmaEsami, and do not affect the student’s academic record.

Grades for individual parts and the final grade will be published on the Virtuale Learning Environment (https://virtuale.unibo.it/?lang=en ) by the designated course contact within 5 working days of the exam.

Students may reject the final grade once by informing the course examiner via email within 5 working days.

The designated course contact for this course is prof.ssa Carolina Castagnetti.

Students can register for exams through the AlmaEsami platform (http://almaesami.unibo.it/ ). Exams are scheduled during the designated periods in the academic calendar. Additional sessions are available for students beyond the standard program duration.

Students with learning disorders and/or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

 

Teaching tools

In the classrooms emphasis will be reserved to the topics of major impact on practice, and the student will learn the other ones from dedicated books or suggested reading material. Teaching material consist of copy of frontal presentation, suggested books and other material supplied by the teacher (video, CD, websites).

Office hours

See the website of Gaetano Mari