M.Sc. Theriogenology

Department of Theriogenology and Production

Master of Science in Theriogenology

M.Sc.Theriogenology

List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest
L.O.Raji	Reader & Head of Department DVM,M.V.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan); FCVSN(Abuja)	Veterinary Andrology and Artificial Insemination, Reproductive Endocrinology, Assisted Reproduction, Diseases of the Reproductive System and Mammary Gland, Neonatal Diseases
S. O. Salami	Professor DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(ABU,Zaria)	Veterinary Gross Anatomy and Embryology
S. A. Ameen	Professor DVM,M.V.Sc.,Ph.D. (Ibadan); FCVSN(Abuja)	Food Animal Medicine, Ethno- Veterinary Medicine and Production
K. T.Biobaku	Professor DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(UDU,Sokoto); FCVSN(Abuja)	Neuropharmacology, Environmental Toxicology Ethnopharmacology, Stress Pharmacology
OyebisiM.Azeez	Professor DVM(Ibadan);M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Lagos); FCVSN (Abuja)	Cardiovascular, Renal, Environmental, Molecular and Stress Physiology
Z.Jaji	Reader DVM,M.V.Sc.(Maiduguri);Ph.D. (Serdang)	Microanatomy, Reproductive and Developmental Anatomy, Nanomedicine
O.A. Olatunde	Senior Lecturer DVM(ABU,Zaria);M.PVM. (Ibadan);Ph.D.(Ilorin)	Ruminant Nutrition
M. Adam	Senior Lecturer DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria)	Reproductive pathology
A.Basiru	Senior Lecturer DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(Ibadan);FCVSN (Abuja)	Reproductive Physiology, Endocrinology and Phytomedicine
D.A. Adah	Senior Lecturer DVM,M.Sc.,Ph.D.(ABU, Zaria)	Aquatic Medicine and Production

Introduction

The M.Sc.Theriogenology programme is an academic programme designed for the upgrading of theoretical skills and research competence of professionals in the field of Theriogenology

Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is the provision of in-depth knowledge and research skills in the area of Theriogenology to holders of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, towards building their confidence in handling contemporary challenges.

Aim and Objectives

The programme is aimed at providing in-depth knowledge and research skills in the area of Theriogenology.

The objectives of the programme are to:

Produce individuals with advanced academic training and research skills in Theriogenology;and

Broaden the horizons of individuals in the field of Theriogenology to facilitate its possible applications in other areas of science and Veterinary medicine.

Admission Requirements

Candidates are required to have:

O‘level Credits in five subjects including Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English Language; and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or its equivalent from recognised institutions.

Duration of the Programme

The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 18 calendar months and a maximum of 24

calendar months.

The part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 24 calendar months and a maximum of 36 calendar

months

Detailed Course Description

VTC 813       Biomedical Research Methodology and Communication          2Credits

History and legal basis of research ethic. Ethical requirements. Ethical review procedure. Ethical issues and requirements: data protection, privacy, informed consent, research on animals and basic components of a grant proposal, budget and budgeting, research planning and design. Writing research protocol. Submitting a research proposal. Implementing the research project. Describing and analysing research results. Interpreting research results. Report writing. Management control in biomedical research. Challenges and opportunities in collaborative scientific research. Research communication: communicating to scientists, funding agencies, health professionals, policymakers, patients/clients, community and public media. Writing scientific papers. Publishing scientific papers. Making scientific presentations.30h (T);C

VPH815   Biostatistics   2Credits

Statistics. Study designs. Scales of measurement. Quality of measurement, statistical variable/data. Qualitative and quantitative data sources. Sampling and sample size determination. Data organisation: Statistics Charts, Tables, Graphs Frequency Tables, Frequency distribution, Histogram, Stem and leaf plot, box plot. Summary indices: Mean, Median, Modes Variance, Standard Deviation. Probability distributions: Normal, Binomial, Poisson distribution, Descriptive statistics,frequencytable,tables for qualitative and quantitative data, diagrams, types of diagrams. Data summarisation: summary indices, measures of central tendency and dispersion. Test of statistical hypothesis. Confidence intervals. Parametric and non-parametric tests.Z-test for proportions. Chi-square test. Fischer‘s exact test and T-test. Analysis of variance. Regression and correlation. Spearman rank and Kendal correlation.15h(T);45h(P);C

VPH817    Bioinformatics      2Credits

Bioinformatics: Introduction, principles and application in Veterinary Medicine. Software and data manipulation. GenBank. Nucleic acid amplification and sequencing.Use of Gene Sequences Analysis software (BioEdit®, MEGA, CLC etc).Phylogenetic tree construction and analysis. 15h (T); 45h (P); C

VTG801    Advanced Veterinary Obstetrics      3Credits

Modern techniques of pregnancy diagnosis. Concepts of gestation. Physiology of pregnancy. Parturition and its associated complications. Diagnosis and management of parturition problems. Neonatal care.30h (T);45h (P);C

VTG802    Advanced Veterinary Andrology         3Credits

Reproduction and reproductive disorders in the male. Semen production and semen pathologies. Pathology of the male reproductive system. Testicular ultrasound.30h(T);45h (P);C

VTG803   Advanced Veterinary Gynaecology and Teratology     3Credits

Advanced Reproductive techniques in female animals: ELISA, RIA. Gynaecological Ultrasound: uterus (size, shape, neoplasms, presence of masses), ovary(neoplasms, cysts, presence of masses), uterine horns (hydrosalpinx, pyosalpinx in pelvic inflammatory diseases). Advanced studies of the causes, mechanisms and patterns of congenital malformations and developments. Embryonic duplication. Free monozygotic twin. Conjoined twin.30h(T);45h (P);C

VTG804   Animal Reproduction, Infertility and Sterility       3Credits

General principles of reproduction. Introduction to reproductive anatomy and physiology. Controlof breeding. Fertilisation. Conception. Pregnancy. Reproductive disorders and diseases. Embryo transfer. Assisted reproduction. Reproduction management, Concepts of reproductive failure. Concepts of diseases and their diagnosis. Causes of infertility and sterility: infectious and non-infectious. Management of fertility problems in animals.30h(T);45h (P);C

VTG 805   Advanced Artificial Insemination     3 Credits

Advanced techniques in oestrus synchronisation and detection. Insemination techniques and equipment. Advanced breeding soundness examination. Current trends in semen collection and processing. Factors affecting the success of AI in the tropics.30h(T);45h (P);C

VTG806   Theriogenology Clinics      2Credits

Comprehensive discussion of weekly cases in Theriogenology: aetiology, pathophysiology, treatment and management. 90h (P); C

VTG807  Advanced Reproductive Herd Health     2Credits

Principles and application of herd health management: in feed lot and dairy cattle, sheepandgoats, horses. Evaluation of reproductive performance and health problems in food animals.30h (T);C

VTG 808       Advanced Reproductive Physiology & Endocrinology                                  2 Credits

Advances in physiology and endocrinology of reproduction. Spermatogenesis. Oogenesis. Ovulation. Sexual behaviour including coitus. Capacitation. Fertilisation. Sex determination. Embryonic and fetal development. Placental development. Parturition and puerperal physiology. Neonatalphysiology. Hormones of reproduction and their influence on reproductive activities.30h (T);C

VTG809   Seminar I   1Credit

Oral presentation of proposal and literature survey to be assessed by a panel of examiners duringan oral defence.45h(P);C

VTG810   Seminar II    1Credit

Oral presentation of research findings to be assessed by a panel of examiners during a noral defence.45h(P);C

VTG899   Dissertation     6Credits

An approved research topic on any aspect of animal reproduction under the supervision of an appointed Committee leading to the award of Master Degree in Theriogenology.270h(P);C

Graduation Requirements

Candidate must pass 35 Credits made up of the following to be awarded Master of Science (Theriogenology) degree:

Core.                                                                                                         35Credits

Elective.                                                                                                0Credits

Total                                                                                                           35Credits

Summary

Core courses: VTC813(2),VPH815(2),VPH817(2),VTG801(3),VTG802(3),VTG803(3),VTG804(3),VTG805(3), VTG806 (2);VTG807(2),VTG808(2), VTG809 (1), VTG810(1),VTG899 (6).