Course: Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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Course title Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Course code KZVE/QVPG
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Horčičková Michaela, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Doležel Radovan, doc. MVDr. CSc.
  • Trávníček Jan, prof. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Content of lectures and practices: female reproductive organs, physiology and patology of fertilization, pregnancy and parturition, physiology and pathology of puerperium, infectious diseases of the reproductive system, diseases of newborns. Practical training includes obstetric assistance, a rectal, vaginal and sonographic examinations aimed at diagnosing infertility and pregnancy.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Individual preparation for exam, Excursion
  • Class attendance - 12 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 70 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 30 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this discipline is to present principles of vetrinary obstetrics and gynecology and diseases of newborns.
Students will gain knowledge of the physiology and pathophysiology of fertility, pregnancy and parturition in female farm animals and diseases of newborns.
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of biology. Knowledge of farm animal physiology corresponding to the level of bachelor's degree.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined exam

Active attendance at seminars, results from continuous tests, seminar presentations, protocols from exercises.
Recommended literature
  • Doležel, R., Kudláč, E. Veterinární porodnictví. VFU Brno 2000, 193 s., 2000.
  • Doležel, R. Vybrané kapitoly z veterinární gynekologie a porodnictví. JU, ZF v Českých Budějovicích 2003, 117 s., 2003.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Animal husbandry (2013) Category: Agriculture and forestry 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter