Animal Science 434 Lectures - 2001
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Introduction, course structure, female tract anatomy
Comparative female anatomy, historical perspectives
Male reproductive tract anatomy
Male reproductive tract comparative and microscopic anatomy
Embryogenesis of the pituitary gland, sexual differentiation of the male and female
Endocrinology of reproduction I (Lecture 6 and 7 combined)
Endocrinology of reproduction II (Lecture 6 and 7 combined)
Puberty
Estrous cycles
Follicular phase of the estrous cycle, follicular waves, oogenesis, ovulation
Luteal phase of the estrous cycle and menstrual cycles
Spermatogenesis
Epididymal maturation, ejaculation and semen
Sexual behavior
Gamete transport
Fertilization
Gametogenesis at the chromosomal level: mitosis and meiosis
Embryo development
Placentation and maternal recognition of pregnancy
Pregnancy and fetal development
Parturition
Artificial Insemination
Estrous Synchronization (Induction of Ovulation)
Biotechnology
Reproduction of humans
Efficient reproduction of cattle, swine and sheep
Pregnancy Diagnosis