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ANIM 418: Animal Health and Physiology

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3

Physiology (7 weeks) Comparative anatomy of the reproductive organs of the different livestock species. Oestrous cycles and synchronization of estrus. Fertilization and maintenance of pregnancy; structure of the mammary glands, initiation and maintenance of lactation. Reproductive organs of the hen and egg laying. Artificial insemination. Response of farm animals to high and low ambient temperatures. effects of high ambient temperatures on the productivity of farm animals. Alleviation of heat stress through management practices. Health (6 weeks): intensive production and reproductive problems in farm animals. Common general pathologic and inflammatory conditions affecting the male and female genitalia of food animals. Classical health problems associated with pregnancy, gestation and the puerperal period in livestock. Abortions and other post-parturient conditions in farm animals. Intensive production and management health problems in poultry. Reproductive failure in farm animals - sterility, infertility and their management and control signs, diagnosis and production significance of pregnancy in food animals. Problems of parturition- dystocia, retained placenta, management of uterine prolapses, ruptures and abnormal presentations in farm animals.