- Docente: Giovanna Galeati
- Credits: 6
- SSD: VET/02
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Giovanna Galeati (Modulo 1) Marcella Spinaci (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Safety and Quality in Animal Production (cod. 8521)
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student should know the animal reproductive physiology. He/she should possess knowledge of the main reproductive biotechnologies applied to zootechical species.
Course contents
Items of general endocrinology: hormone chemistry, receptors and mechanisms of action. Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones. Regulation of hormone secretion and activity. Physiology of puberty. Estrous cycle: generalaspects and species-specific characteristics. Hormonal control of the estrous cycle. Follicular wave and ovulation. The luteal phase and the corpus luteum. Luteolysis: peculiaritiesof species. Seasonal reproductive activity. Induction and synchronization of estrus. Male reproductive system: hormonal regulation of the reproductive function. Gametogenesis, fertilization and embryo development. The endocrinology of pregnancy and parturition. Physiology of lactation.
Semen collection and storage. AI with fresh, cooled and frozen semen. Sperm and embryo sexing. Multiple ovulations and embryo transfer (MOET) in cattle. Collection and cryopreservation of oocytes. In vitro embryo production (IVEP). Embryo cryopreservation. Principles of cloning. Reproductive biotechnologies applied to aquatic species.
Readings/Bibliography
Teaching material includes the textbooks suggested as well as what has been available on Galeati and Spinaci web site:
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/giovanna.galeati
http://www.unibo.it/docenti/marcella.spinaci
In particular, the suggested textbooks are:
Fisiologia degli animali domestici. Sjaastad O., Sand O., Hove K., 2013, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.
Riproduzione negli animali d'allevamento. Hafez E.S.E. & Hafez B. 2011, libreriauniversitaria.it.
Dukes, Fisiologia degli animali domestici. Swenson M.J. & Reece W.O., 2002, IDELSON-GNOCCHI, Napoli.
Reproduction in Cattle. Ball PJH, Peters AR. 3a ediz. 2004
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Equine Reproduction. McKinnon A , Squires EL, Vaala WE, Varner DD.
2a ediz. 2011 Wiley-Blackwell Publishing.
Reproductive Technologies in farm animals. Gordon I. 2005 CABI Publishing.
Scientific papers on the most recent reproductive biotechnologies.
Teaching methods
Frontal and practical lessons.
Assessment methods
At the end of the course the assessment method will be an oral examination. The exam will be considered as passed if the student demonstrates that has sufficient knowledge of the arguments that have been treated during the course of: Innovative Reproductive Technologies in Zootechnical Species and Methods of Molecular Genetics for the Improvement of Livestock Production.
Teaching tools
Video-projector, PC presentations and videos.
Office hours
See the website of Giovanna Galeati
See the website of Marcella Spinaci