OBSTETRIC CLINIC 2

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018/2019

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in VETERINARY MEDICINE

Language:

Italian

Moduls:

OBSTETRIC AND GYNEACOLOGIC CLINIC

6 credits
ANDROLOGY AND ANDROLOGICAL CLINIC

3 credits
PRE-PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

1 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

133

Prerequisites:

Anatomy and physiology of the male genitalia
Anatomical Pathology
Infectious Diseases
Medical semioticsInsemination

AF code:

40001679

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Final oral exam
During the exam the student must demonstrate what is reported in detail in the minimum training objectives of the individual modules

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

the student must demonstrate the ability to
Carry out the female genital tract examination
Identify, know and understand the female genital disorders and the causes of infertility
Carry out diagnosis and treatment of the common reproductive disorders
Know pharmacological control of reproductive cycle and embryo transfer techniques in domestic animals
Know the reproductive surgery in obstetrics and gynaecologic disorders

Contents

The obstetrical and gynecological exams in different species
Pregnancy diagnosis in the different species.
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of infertility diseases in the female
surgery obstetrical and gynecological and evaluation of the postsurgery recovery
Clinical aspects of the most common puerperal diseases and their treatment
Drugs and their use in the obstetrical and gynecological practice
Oestrus and partum synchronization, Suppression of oestrus and pregnancy
Sampling and evaluation of semen, biopsies, cytological and bacteriological exams, ultrasound and radiological examination of the male genitalia
Sexual behavior and libido examination
Disorders of the male genitalia (scrotum, testicles, penis, epididymis, spermatic cord, prepuce, penis, accessory sex glands) congenital or acquired, degenerative, traumatic, infectious, neoplastic: etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and therapy.
Sterility and reproductive failure in male.
Venereal diseases.
Orchiectomy in farm animals and in the dog and cat

Recommended Bibliography

De Fanti C.: Arthur’s, Ostetricia e riproduzione veterinaria. Ed.Gilardi, Bologna.
Degli Innocenti: W Edward Allen, Fertilità e ostetricia nel cavallo. Ed. Idelson-Gnocchi, Napoli
Sali G.: Manuale di teriogeneologia bovina. Ed agricole, Bologna
Feldman E.C., Nelson R.W.: Endocrinologia e riproduzione del cane e del gatto. UTET, Torino.
Hafez E.S.E.: Biologia e tecnologia della riproduzione nelle specie animali di interesse zoootecnico. Ed.Grasso, Bologna.
Veronesi M.C, Castagnetti C, Taverne M.A.M.: Neonatologia veterinaria. EdiSES, Napoli.
Altro materiale integrativo allo studio sarà disponibile presso i docenti
Varner D.D. e coll. (1981): Disease and management of breeding stallions. Am. Vet. Publ. Goleta, Usa
Rosenberger G.(1979): L'esame clinico del bovino. Ed. Essegivi : Piacenza
Margaret Melling &Martin Alder. Sheep and goat practice II. Saunders Comp, London,.
Supplementary material will be available at the teacher.

Teaching Methods

The lectures are carried out in the classroom using PC and video projector and consist of presentation of main topics listed in the program
the practital lessons will be carried out:
On animals owned by the Department
On animals brought to the clinic by affiliated organizations or owners
In breeding

Practical on the following topics will also be carried out:
Surgical suture for cesarian section
Gynecological, obstetrical and andrological examination in large animals
Oestrus cycles synchronization in ruminants
Gynecological, obstetrical and andrological examination in small animals
Diagnosis and treatment of the common reproductive disorders (small and large animals)in female and male
Female sterilization in dog and cat and Surgery on the female genital tract and mammary gland

Contacts/More Information

The 25 hours of practice of the CFU of orientation will be programmed by the single student outside the other didactic commitments scheduled during the semester and carried out at the ODV during specific clinical activities and must be documented and certified (Annex 1) before the exam ( indispensable requirement to take the exam).

The teacher of the Obstetric and Gynecological Clinic module receives the students on Tuesday from 12 to 13
The teacher of the Andrology and Andrological Clinic module receives the students on Tuesday from 12 to 13.
Teachers are still available to receive students at other times, particularly for urgent reasons.
(holidays provided for by the academic calendar and holidays excluded)

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