Applied Animal Reproduction & Genetics

The aim of this subject is to give students of animal science a fundamental understanding of both applied reproductive biology and genetics. This will enable students to develop the skills necessary for management of reproductive performance and to implement genetic improvement of domestic animals. The content includes comparative structure and function of reproductive organs; endocrinology and neuro-endocrinology of reproductive cycles; environmental and genetic influences on reproduction, interventions to manipulate reproduction; reproductive biotechnologies; breeding values and selection indices; inbreeding and crossbreeding; applied animal genomics.

探讨动物繁殖与遗传学的应用技术。

• 1Describe the comparative structure and function, as well as endocrine and neuroendocrine control of the reproductive systems
• 2Identify factors affecting reproduction and define management strategies to optimise reproductive performance
• 3Critically evaluate new and emerging technologies for modifying reproductive performance
• 4Express how genetic parameters influence animal improvement programs
• 5Contrast potential negative effects of inbreeding with potential advantages of crossbreeding
• 6Evaluate the impact of manipulating reproduction to optimise breed improvement programs