The course will include reproductive management for herds of food animal species including cattle, sheep, goats and swine.
Emphasis is on clinical aspects of reproductive management.
The course will consist of lectures, laboratories, discussion groups, and field experiences. Identify problem areas in reproductive management, initiate a plan to improve management, monitor the plan to insure the plan is working, and define new goals or approaches to the management of the herd or flock. Assist in management of individual animals for dystocia, postpartum problems, and individual bull management. Hormonal control for artificial insemination and controlled breeding programs using Lutalyse, synchromate B, Ovsynch, Presynch, Monday morning programs and the Target breeding program. Handling dystocia in the cow, equipment needs, presentation, position and posture of the fetus.