Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Science

Schools

Agriculture Food Sciences Schl, Veterinary Science School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

3 Lecture hours
3 Practical or Laboratory hours

Incompatible

ANIM3019

Prerequisite

ANIM7620

Recommended prerequisite

Assessment methods

Progressive, mid-semester examination, report & final examination

Course enquiries

Dr Stephen Johnston

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) External External Course Profile

Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.

Course description

A comprehensive understanding of applied animal reproductive biology covering topics such as embryology, puberty, factors affecting oestrous cycle activity, oestrus detection, oestrus synchronization, embryo transfer, IVP, semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, pregnancy diagnosis, reproductive pathology, gamete and embryo cryopreservation, contraceptive technology and selected reproductive biology of aquacultural species, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals (feline, canine, equine, rodent). Practical training in skills associated with setting up cattle embryo transfer and goat oestrus synchronisation programs.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) Gatton In Person Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) Gatton Flexible Delivery Course Profile
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) External External Course Profile
Semester 1, 2020 (24/02/2020 - 11/07/2020) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) Gatton Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) Gatton Internal Course Profile