Equine Breeding & Stud Management (ANIM7120)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Agriculture Food Sustainablty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 4 Hours/ Week
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
4L3P
Incompatible
ANIM2039 (co-taught)
Restricted
In person offering restricted to students who meet mandatory immunisation requirements.
Assessment methods
In-semester Examination
Mare and Foal Care Assignment
Presentation
Final Examination
Course enquiries
Doctor Andres Gambini (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, In person, External)
Dr Andres Gambini
Students may also contact the School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability Student Administration team for general enquiries via agriculture@enquire.uq.edu.au.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course provides the underpinning science of reproduction in the horse and its application to the equine breeding industry. Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and reproductive behaviour in the mare and stallion are discussed. Students gain extensive experience in reproductive management of the mare. Causes of reproductive wastage including infertility, embryonic and fetal loss and foaling difficulties and neonatal disease are covered. The theory and practice of ultrasonography are presented. Assisted reproductive technologies are taught and students gain experience in areas such as semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination and embryo transfer. Stud farm management is also discussed. Evidence of immunity to Q fever and vaccination against tetanus is mandatory for the In Person offering of this course. Refer to UQ Student Immunisation Requirements for more information.
