ECTS
ECTS Course Catalogue
Course details
Course code: VVSS00362f13Semester: 2013/2014 winter
Name: Management in reproduction of pedigree dogs and cats
Major: Veterinary Medicine
Study Type: one cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 11
ECTS points: 4
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 20 / 10 / 0
Lecturer: dr hab. Wojciech Niżański prof. nadzw
Language of instruction: Polish / English
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: -Student describes and explains morphology and functions of particulars structures of animal’s organism: cells, tissues, organs and systems (reproductive system) -describes, explains and interprets organ’s and system’s pathologies -collects, analyzes and interprets properly clinical data and laboratory tests results -describes basics of breeding programs and methods of selection for reproduction Practical skills; -effectively communicates with client, other veterinarians and representatives of government and municipal administration -takes history to get information about particular animal or herd and their environment -performs full clinical examination -chooses and applies suitable treatment
Competences: -Takes responsibility for decisions towards humans and animals -puts patients welfare first -has ability to act in conditions of hesitance and under stress
Prerequisites: anatomy, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, parasitology, pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, diagnostics, diseases of small animals - reproduction
Course content: Clinical evaluation of infertility in dogs and cats and choosing suitable treatment, supervision of reproduction in breeding kennels, ability to cooperate with the owners and breeders
Recommended literature: Arthur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics. D. Noakes, T. Parkinson, G. England, 2001 Canine and Feline Theriogenology, S. D.Johnston , M. V. R.Kustritz , P. N. S.Olson, 2001 Clinical Canine and Feline Reproduction, M. V. R.Kustritz, 2009 Manual of Small Animal Reproduction and Neonatology, G.Simpson , G.England , M.Harvey, 1998 Arthur’s Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics. D.Noakes, T.Parkinson, G.England, 2001 BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Reproduction and Neonatology. Red. G. England, A. von Heimendahl, BSAVA 2010.
Assessment methods: Written exam
Comment: This subject will be held for group of at least 18 students