OBSTETRIC CLINIC 2

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2013/2014

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

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

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 semiotics
Obstetric and Reproductive Pathology and Artificial Insemination

AF code:

40001679

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Final oral exam
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
•have acquired a clinical mentality regarding the andrology problems.
To have knowledge of of the reproductive apparatus diseases and to know the diagnostic level differential.
•To be able to evaluate the male infertility.

Teaching period

Second semester

Objectives

The course aims to provide a clinical mentality in the approach to female genital disorders and the causes of infertility, comparing up to express the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy. To acquire the knowledge of standards prophylaxis and therapy by antibiotic treatment, hormonal or other preparations, also in function of residues and withdrawal periods. The course also aims to acquire surgical procedures to resolve dystocia, injuries or anomalies of the genitals and the techniques of control of the reproductive cycle and the embryo transfer.
The course aims to provide students with the knowledge for a correct assessment, diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders in the male.
Students acquire during the course of a clinical mentality in the approach to the andrology problems in different domestic species. The knowledge on the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and diagnostic plan differential of various diseases of the reproductive apparatus and to be able to evaluate the condition of infertility or male sterility.

Contents

Course content for Obstetric and Gynaecologic Clinic
The obstetrical and gynaecological exams in different species
Pregnancy diagnosis in the different animal species.
Clinical diagnosis and treatment of infertility diseases in the female
surgery obstetrical and gynaecological and evaluation of the post surgery recovery
Clinical aspects of the most puerperal diseases and their treatment
Drugs and their use in the obstetrical and gynaecological practice
Oestrus and partum synchronization, Suppression of oestrus and pregnancy.
Course content for Andrology and andrological clinic
Andrologica examination. 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.

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
B.Hafez, E.S.E. Hafez: Riproduzione negli animali d’ allevamento, Ed. Libreriauniversitaria.it, Padova
Margaret Melling &Martin Alder. Sheep and goat practice II. Saunders Comp, London,.
Supplementary material will be available at the teacher. PowerPoint and PDF slides are available by access to the Moodle E-learning platform

Teaching Methods

Surgical suture for cesarian section
Gynecological and obstetrical examination in large animals
Oestrus cycles synchronization in ruminants
Gynecological and obstetrical examination in small animals
Diagnosis and treatment of the common reproductive disorders (small and large animals)
Female sterilization in dog and cat and Surgery on the female genital tract and mammary gland The pratical traning for Andrology and andrological clinic relate to topic of the program are carried out in teaching Farm and in outside farm

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