ANIM 418 — Animal Health and Physiology
Agriculture · University of Ghana
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 parturitiondystocia, retained placenta, management of uterine prolapses, ruptures and abnormal presentations in farm animals.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester Two
Other courses on this programme
- AGEC 211 — Microeconomics (Principles and Applications to Households and Firms)
- AGEC 212 — Macroeconomics (Principles and Applications to Economy of Ghana)
- AGEN 201 — Agriculture Engineering II
- AGEX 204 — Vacation Rural Community Experience
- AGEX 206 — Approaches to Extension
- AGEX 211 — Food Safety and Quality Standards
- AGEX 213 — Rural Development and Participatory Methodologies
- AGEX 415 — NGO Development and Management
- AGRC 200 — Long Vacation Practicals
- AGRC 212 — Introductory Statistics
- ANIM 212 — Elements of Microbiology and Immunology
- ANIM 419 — Meat Science and Technology
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).