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Become a Veterinary Assistant II: Canine Reproduction
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| Price: |
$99.00 |
| Business Focus: |
Health Care, Nutrition, & Fitness |
| Instructor: |
Jeff Grognet |
| Course Code: |
crb |
| Delivery Method: |
Instructor-led Online Course |
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| Course Overview: |
This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you're a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.
Candidates for a breeding program need to be assessed not only for conformation, but also for health. They need a thorough reproductive examination and they should be screened for hereditary conditions such as hip dysplasia and eye diseases. Once selected, individual dogs are prepared for breeding with the help of proper nutrition, good parasite control, and appropriate vaccination programs.
By studying the hormonal cycle of the female dog in depth, the optimal time for breeding, for both natural mating and artificial insemination, can be identified. When a female fails to conceive, it is important to understand the potential causes. She may be suffering from infertility, but so may the male dog. You'll find out why.
Once the female has been confirmed pregnant, her needs must be met and preparations made for whelping (by knowing what is normal, when to intercede, and when to seek professional help). Postpartum complications in the female must be considered and close attention given to the needs of the puppies to ensure they reach weaning time in good health. |
| Instructor Biography: |
| Jeff Grognet has been a companion animal veterinarian for 20 years. He was a pioneer in the field of veterinary assistant teaching, developing his first course over ten years ago. The overwhelming success of his veterinary receptionist/assistant college courses led him to expand his teaching into other areas in high demand, including pet first aid, and alternative medical therapies for companion animals. He practices with his wife at a Veterinary Hospital in BC, Canada. Jeff has published a large and diverse number of articles over the last 15 years. He is a regular contributing author to several magazines as well as a weekly newspaper columnist. |
| Course Syllabus: |
| Lesson 1 Syllabus |
In our first lesson, you'll learn how to select parents for your breeding program by using blood tests, radiographs, and physical examinations. I'll give you a primer on genetic disease and then finish by telling you all about management of the breeding pair, specifically vaccinations, deworming, and nutrition. |
| Lesson 2 Syllabus |
How well do you know the female dog's anatomy? Besides learning the difference between the uterus and the oviducts, we'll look at the physical abnormalities that plague the female dog. You'll also find out how to diagnose infections and how those infections can impact fertility. |
| Lesson 2 Objective |
Understand how to assess, select, and manage candidates for a sound breeding program. |
| Lesson 3 Syllabus |
Today, we'll turn our attention to the male dog. He's a far more important contributor to the gene pool than the female. We'll delve into reproductive diseases that strike the male, such as cryptorchidism and Brucellosis, and conclude with a look at maladies such as testicular and prostatic disease that strike the geriatric male. |
| Lesson 3 Objective |
Get acquainted with the anatomy of the female dog and disorders that afflict her. |
| Lesson 4 Syllabus |
When is the right time to breed a female dog? Though this is a simple question, the answer eludes many people. Today, we'll examine the reproductive (estrous) cycle of the female. You'll discover myriad ways to pinpoint the most productive time to breed. |
| Lesson 4 Objective |
Learn the reproducive anatomy of the male dog and diseases that can affect fertility and breeding. |
| Lesson 5 Syllabus |
In this lesson, we'll explore two methods of breeding—natural and artificial. You'll be able to tell when there are problems with natural mating. When we look at artificial insemination, you have to know how to collect and evaluate semen to ensure the male is fertile. We'll cover how to do this as well as techniques for insemination. |
| Lesson 5 Objective |
Review the behavioral and hormonal changes in the reproductive cycle to determine the best time to breed. |
| Lesson 6 Syllabus |
By now, the female has been bred and you expect a pregnancy. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen every time. In today's lesson, we'll focus on reasons for infertility in the female, such as pyometra and cystic endometrial hyperplasia. |
| Lesson 6 Objective |
Get to know the steps in natural mating and how to do artificial insemination with fresh, chilled, and frozen semen. |
| Lesson 7 Syllabus |
We'll now turn our attention to the hormonal fluctuations that influence fertility. We'll examine silent heats, persistent estrus, and a variety of other abnormalities. We'll even go over a few problems with sexual behavior. |
| Lesson 7 Objective |
Investigate the disease pyometra and other diseases of the female that cause infertility. |
| Lesson 8 Syllabus |
In this lesson, we'll review some of the important reasons for male infertility. You'll begin by finding out why the male may not want to mate, such as having arthritis in his spine. Next, we'll look at semen production and the negative effects of such things as prostate infections. We'll conclude the lesson with a review of a male reproductive examination. |
| Lesson 8 Objective |
Find out how abnormal estrous cycles can affect fertility and the female's health. |
| Lesson 9 Syllabus |
Assuming everything has gone right, you now have a pregnant dog and you have to take care of her. What should she be fed? Should she be vaccinated? What diseases could strike her during this time? We'll look at two specific examples you need to watch for—diabetes and pregnancy toxemia. |
| Lesson 9 Objective |
Review the disorders that affect fertility in the male dog and how to diagnose them. |
| Lesson 10 Syllabus |
Finally, it's puppy time! In today's lesson, you'll learn what to expect during whelping. You'll know what's normal and when to suspect complications. Of course, our lesson wouldn't be complete without examining how to solve a whelping problem. You'll learn what you can do and how a caesarean is done. |
| Lesson 10 Objective |
Find out how to tell if a female is pregnant, how to care for her during pregnancy, and investigate diseases that strike during pregnancy. |
| Lesson 11 Syllabus |
Many people breathe a sigh of relief once the puppies are born, but for some dogs, this is when the problems really begin. Today's topic is postpartum disease. These diseases include mastitis, metritis, and hypocalcemia—a condition where the blood calcium drops to dangerous levels. |
| Lesson 11 Objective |
Understand normal and abnormal whelping and investigate ways to help the delivery of puppies. |
| Lesson 12 Syllabus |
This final lesson is all about puppies. We'll look at the importance of the first drink of milk. You'll find out how to evaluate if they're getting enough food, and what to do if they aren't. We'll also look at how to keep them warm so they aren't chilled. And we'll conclude this lesson and the course with an itinerary that shows you what to do for the first six months of a puppy's life. |
| Lesson 12 Objective |
Recognize what signs indicate a problem in a female that has just whelped and what diseases they represent. |
