This subject will provide the student with a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced breeding programs in cattle and sheep. They will be able to set up a breeding program, have a knowledge of the male and female reproductive systems, their control and manipulation to implement advanced breeding technologies such as AI, MOET, IVF, cloning and transgenesis. The student will also have extensive hands on experience in cattle and sheep AI and embryo flushing and transfer programs established at the Dookie campus.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of the subject the student will be able to:
Assess a variety of livestock breeding programs for genetic improvement
Have a good practical understanding of the implementation of these breeding programs
Know how the anatomical differences between sheep and cattle influence the application of the programs
Predict future breeding strategies through a comprehensive knowledge of the benefits and limitations of current technologies