Embryology of Domestic Animals [ LVETE1250 ]

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

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).

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.

Oral exam with 45 minutes of preparation

Oral lecture by the professor

Presentation with transparencies

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

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