Equine Reproduction

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Horse reproduction will guide the student through the methods and problems encountered in the reproduction of horses. He/she will be given avenues to solve these problems. Special emphasis will be placed on hands on experience. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week.
Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course each student shall be given the opportunity to:

  1. Describe the anatomy and functions of the reproductive tracts of the mare and stallion.
  2. Draw and label the tracts of the mare and stallion.
  3. Explain the functions of the tract of the mare
  4. Explain the functions of the tract of the stallion.
  5. Identify the actions of hormones and their relation to reproduction.
  6. Outline the estrous cycle of the mare.
  7. Explain endocrine control of ovarian function.
  8. Discuss the seasonal influence on ovarian cyclicity.
  9. Recognize the hormonal activity of the stallion.
  10. Describe the management of the mare and the stallion for optimum reproductive performance.
  11. Describe reproductive physiology of the stallion.
  12. Discuss reproductive physiology of the mare.
  13. Discuss gestation in horses.
  14. Discuss fertilization and ovum transport.
  15. Explain embryonic development.
  16. Outline pregnancy detection in horses.
  17. Breed a mare using A. I.
  18. Outline the procedure for stallion collection.
  19. Demonstrate the ability to collect a stallion using an AV.
  20. Explain the sanitation procedures in the A. I. Process.
  21. Discuss semen handling and collection.
  22. Foal a mare.
  23. Recognize management practices for a horse farm.
  24. Outline the business aspects of horse breeding.
  25. Discuss an effective record keeping system.
  26. Review the different software available.
Lab Fee
$24.00
Required Textbooks
Equine Reproduction; Lea and Febiger
Evaluation Standards

Instructor evaluation of the student’s competency in each subject area will be measured during the semester by written examination and by laboratory exercises

3 Test 50%
1 final examination 25%
lab practical 25%
Total 100%

Grades will be based on the percentages made from each of the areas listed above along with attitude, attendance, and participation.

Grading Standards

90-100 A
80-89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
Below 60 F

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.
Hope Statement
Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).
Revised
Fall 2021
Last Modified
Thursday, August 26, 2021, 4:31 PM