COURSE SYLLABUS: Equine Reproduction AGEQ 1350
Spring 2017 - MWF 8:00am–9:50am
Course Description:
Equine reproductive anatomy, physiological functions, and common management practices related to equine reproduction and facilities will be discussed.
In addition, lectures and lab experience will pertain to reproductive physiology of the mare and stallion, management of the mare and stallion for maximum reproductive efficiency, and basic principles of artificial insemination, embryonic development, foaling and care of the foal, as well as semen collection, evaluation, and shipment procedures.
Textbooks & Materials:
Required: Manual of Equine Reproduction – Steven P. Brinsko et.al.
Notebook/Folder for “Breeding Farm Journal” and supplemental handouts and notes.
Flash/Jump Drive for downloading supplemental article booklets
Recommended: The Horse – Warren Evans et.al. (Equine Science I & II textbook)
Course Competencies/Outcomes:
- Identify equine reproductive organs and functions.
- Relate endocrinology to the reproductive process
- Implement managerial practices designed to improve reproductive efficiency.
Instructor: Becky Terrell
*Cell: 940-390-5532 voice and text messages accepted
Office: 940-668-7731 Ext.4372
E-mail: bterrell@nctc.edu
Office: AGC 1607 Office Hours: By appointment or when in office or arena
Grading Policy & Procedures:
Final grade will be based on a percentage scale and allocated as follows:
Lecture Grades: – 60% of final grade:
Attendance/Participation 15%
Homework 15% Letter Grade Scale:
Tests 15% A 90 – 100%
Final Exam 15% B 80 – 89%
Lab Grades (On Farm) 40% of final grade: C 70 – 79%
Attendance/Participation (Farm Supervisor’s grade) 15% D 60 – 69%
Homework (Farm Journal /article reports, etc.) 15% F < - 60%
Lab/Farm Final Exam 10%
Total 100%
Tentative Calendar:
Breeding Farm “Lab” – Starts around the first part of March and ends Fri., April 28
Spring Break – Week of March 13 – 17
Last Day to Drop with a “W” – April 6
Breeding Farm “Lab” Final Exam – Fri., May 5 at 8 am
Final Exam – Wed., May 10 at 8 am
Unit Competencies:
Stallion Unit
Review of anatomy and physiology of the Stallion reproductive tract
Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of Stallion
Stallion reproductive tract
Semen collection equipment and methods
Basic study of Spermatogenesis
Stallion semen, evaluation, AI on farm, cooled, and frozen dosing calculations
Mare and Foal Unit
Review of anatomy and physiology of the Mare reproductive tract
Advanced study of anatomy and physiology of the mare and her Estrous cycle
Mare Reproductive Behavior
Artificial Insemination technique
Gestation and basic embryonic development
Review and further study of foaling and basic foal care
Discussion of most current advanced Equine Reproductive Technologies
Attendance Policy:
During the lecture portion of this class, YOU must call the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be Excused and it will be excused only at the discretion of the instructor. If you do not speak with the instructor, you must leave a message. No email notifications accepted.
Student will receive 20 pts./day for Attendance/Participation. You will receive 0 points for each Excused absence and a 50 pt. deduction for an Unexcused absence.
Three Excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence.
Two UNEXCUSED absences in LECTURE portion will result in dropping a letter grade at the end of the semester. Each subsequent UNEXCUSED absence will result in an additional letter grade drop. It is the student’s responsibility to drop the course
During the lab portion of this class, YOU MUST CALL THE DESIGNATED FARM PERSONEL BEFORE YOU ARE EXPECTED ON THE FARM.
One UNEXCUSED absence (farm personnel discretion) will result in dropping a letter grade at the end of the semester.
Two UNEXCUSED absences in the lab portion will result in receiving an F for the course (it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course).
NO make-up work is accepted for UNEXCUSED absences. Permission to make-up work for an Excused absence will only be granted in advance and/or at the instructor’s discretion.
It is the student’s (YOUR) responsibility to notify instructor or designated farm personnel regarding absences, tardiness, and to arrange for makeup of missed class work.
Classroom/Lab Etiquette:*
The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum instruction and learning. Within this context the following etiquette is expected. It is assumed that adults in a collegiate environment will act accordingly and inappropriate classroom/arena behavior will not be tolerated.
1) Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. You are inconsiderate if you arrive late and leave early. 2) Refrain from talking while the instructor, another student, farm personnel or the veterinarian is talking. Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to others. Listen to what is being said to others and try to learn from their instruction as well.
- Do not use cell phones or any other electronic device in class or on the farm. However you may record lectures.
- Required written assignments must be typed and spell checked.
- Farm Release Form and Farm Laboratory/Work Contract must be signed by all parties and handed back before student can begin working on the farm.
*Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point reductions and/or removal from the classroom/arena and/or course. The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate and unethical behavior.*
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