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Embryology of Domestic Animals [ LVETE1250 ]


4.0 crédits ECTS  30.0 h + 4.0 h   1q 

Teacher(s) Moens André ;
Language French
Place
of the course
Louvain-la-Neuve
Online resources

Complete notes written by the professor (iCampus)

Prerequisites

A good knowledge of the elementary zoology and the biology is absolutely necessary

Main themes

The course is divided into two parts:

- The embryonic period consists of gametes production, fertilization and the embryo development until its implantation in the domestic mammal species as well as the different types of placentation. The embryonic development of the bird embryo is also envisaged. An important chapter on the biotechnologies of the mammalian embryo ends this first part.

- The fetal period consists of the development of the various organs and systems as well as their abnormalities of development observed in our domestic species (horse, bovine, carnivores, pig and hen).

Aims

Understand the basic processes involved in the embryonic development and the differentiation of tissues, organs and systems of organs of our domestic mammals and the bird. That knowledge will help the student to understand more efficiently the anatomical and physiological aspects of the adult animal and the origin of the congenital abnormalities. The accent is put on the aspects more particularly important for the veterinary practice.

Evaluation methods

Oral exam with 45 minutes of preparation

Teaching methods

Oral lecture by the professor

Presentation with transparencies

The practical activities (4 hours) concern the dissection of fetuses of pets and farm animals (bovine, dog, cat, rabbit) and of their fetal membranes. The supervision is made by the professor and the assistant
Content

Study of gametogenesis, preimplantation development, placentation and the development  of the main organs anlage

Study of the development of the organs of the various systems (digestive, respiratory, uro-genital, vascular, nervous and locomotive)
Bibliography

More than about twenty books available for consultation at the professor

The two main references are:

1)      Lehrbuch der Embryologie der Haustiere. Rüsse und Sinowatz. Ed. Paul Parey

Veterinary Embryology. McGeady, Quinn, FitzPatrick and Ryan. . Ed Blackwell Publishing
Cycle et année
d'étude
> Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine
Faculty or entity
in charge
> VETE


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