Reproduction & Breeding Technology (ANIM7621)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Incompatible
ANIM3019
Recommended prerequisite
ANIM7620
Assessment methods
Progressive
Course enquiries
Doctor Andres Gambini (Semester 1, Regular, Gatton, In person, External)
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 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Applied domestic animal reproduction and reproductive management, including (1) breeding soundness evaluation, (2) methods of semen collection, (3) oestrus synchronisation, (4) oocyte pick-up and in-vitro fertilisation, (5) artificial insemination, (6) embryo transfer, (7) embryo and gamete cryopreservation, (8) controlling post-partum ovarian activity, (9) controlling puberty, (10) controlling seasonal breeding, (11) pregnancy diagnosis, (12) controlling parturition, (13) cloning technology, (14) production of transgenic animals, and (15) contraceptive technology. A highlight of the course will be participation in a cattle AI school (UQ certificate of completion provided) and implementation of an embryo transfer program to result in the production of live young.
