Course syllabus
(7866) TECNOLOGÍAS REPRODUCTIVAS EN ESPECIES DE INTERÉS GANADERO

Academic term 2025/2026

Spanish course syllabus

  1. Identification

    1. About the course

      Academic Term
      2025/2026
      Degree
      MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN BIOLOGÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA DE LA REPRODUCCIÓN EN MAMÍFEROS
      Course
      TECNOLOGÍAS REPRODUCTIVAS EN ESPECIES DE INTERÉS GANADERO
      Code
      7866
      Year
      PRIMERO
      Course type
      OPTATIVA
      Number of groups
      1
      ECTS
      3.0
      Estimation of workload
      75.0
      Timeline
      2º Cuatrimestre
      Languages
      English
      Spanish
      Academic Term 2025/2026
      Degree

      MÁSTER UNIVERSITARIO EN BIOLOGÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA DE LA REPRODUCCIÓN EN MAMÍFEROS
      Course TECNOLOGÍAS REPRODUCTIVAS EN ESPECIES DE INTERÉS GANADERO
      Code 7866
      Year PRIMERO
      Course type OPTATIVA
      Number of groups 1
      ECTS 3.0
      Estimation of workload 75.0
      Timeline 2º Cuatrimestre
      Languages English, Spanish

    2. Teaching staff

      • GARCIA VAZQUEZ, FRANCISCO ALBERTO Professor: GRUPO 1 Group coordination: GRUPO 1 Course coordinator

        Category

        CATEDRATICOS DE UNIVERSIDAD

        Area

        FISIOLOGÍA VETERINARIA

        Department

        FISIOLOGÍA

        Email / Personal web page / Online tutoring sessions

        fagarcia@um.es https://www.um.es/fisiorep/ Online tutoring sessions: Sí

        Phone number and office hours

        Duration:
        A         		Day:
        Jueves         		Hours:
        09:00-11:00         		Place:
        868888009, Facultad de Veterinaria B1.1.040
        Remarks:
        There are no records
        Duration:
        A         		Day:
        Miércoles         		Hours:
        11:00-13:00         		Place:
        868888009, Facultad de Veterinaria B1.1.040
        Remarks:
        There are no records
      • HERAS GARCIA, SONIA Professor: GRUPO 1 Group coordination:

        Category

        INVESTIGADOR DOCTOR

        Area

        FISIOLOGÍA VETERINARIA

        Department

        There are no records

        Email / Personal web page / Online tutoring sessions

        sonia.heras@um.es Online tutoring sessions: No

        Phone number and office hours

      • RUIZ LOPEZ, SALVADOR Professor: GRUPO 1 Group coordination:

        Category

        CATEDRATICOS DE UNIVERSIDAD

        Area

        FISIOLOGÍA VETERINARIA

        Department

        FISIOLOGÍA

        Email / Personal web page / Online tutoring sessions

        sruiz@um.es https://www.um.es/fisiorep/ Online tutoring sessions: Sí

        Phone number and office hours

        Duration:
        A         		Day:
        Miércoles         		Hours:
        12:00-13:00         		Place:
        868884790, Facultad de Veterinaria B1.1.046
        Remarks:
        There are no records
        Duration:
        A         		Day:
        Viernes         		Hours:
        12:00-13:00         		Place:
        868884790, Facultad de Veterinaria B1.1.046
        Remarks:
        There are no records
      • VIEIRA DOMINGOS, LUIS ALBERTO Professor: GRUPO 1 Group coordination:

        Category

        INVESTIGADOR/A LICENCIADO/A

        Area

        FISIOLOGÍA VETERINARIA

        Department

        FISIOLOGÍA

        Email / Personal web page / Online tutoring sessions

        luisalberto.vieira@um.es Online tutoring sessions: No

        Phone number and office hours

  2. Presentation

    The course "Reproductive Technologies in Livestock Species of Veterinary Interest" aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of reproductive biotechnologies in livestock species relevant to veterinary science. It seeks to provide students with the necessary competencies—knowledge, skills, and attitudes—to correctly perform reproductive procedures. Throughout the course, both theoretical and practical topics will be covered, including applications of ultrasonography on the reproductive system, ovulation and pregnancy diagnosis, artificial insemination, hormonal synchronization treatments, and embryo transfer, among others. These technologies play a crucial role in livestock farming by enabling the control and manipulation of animal reproduction, improving the genetic quality of herds, and optimizing the production of animal-based food. They represent a powerful tool for the livestock industry, contributing to its sustainable development and promoting the well-being of both animals and producers.

  3. Conditions of access to the course

    1. Incompatibilities

      There are no records

    2. Requirements

      There are no records

    3. Recommendations

      Previous knowledge about the most commonly used terminology in reproduction

  4. Competencies

    1. Basic competencies

      • CB6: Poseer y comprender conocimientos que aporten una base u oportunidad de ser originales en el desarrollo y/o aplicación de ideas, a menudo en un contexto de investigación
      • CB7: Que los estudiantes sepan aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos y su capacidad de resolución de problemas en entornos nuevos o poco conocidos dentro de contextos más amplios (o multidisciplinares) relacionados con su área de estudio
      • CB8: Que los estudiantes sean capaces de integrar conocimientos y enfrentarse a la complejidad de formular juicios a partir de una información que, siendo incompleta o limitada, incluya reflexiones sobre las responsabilidades sociales y éticas vinculadas a la aplicación de sus conocimientos y juicios
      • CB9: Que los estudiantes sepan comunicar sus conclusiones y los conocimientos y razones últimas que las sustentan a públicos especializados y no especializados de un modo claro y sin ambigüedades
      • CB10: Que los estudiantes posean las habilidades de aprendizaje que les permitan continuar estudiando de un modo que habrá de ser en gran medida autodirigido o autónomo.

    2. Degree competencies

      • CG1: Ser capaz de gestionar la información y el conocimiento, incluyendo saber utilizar, como usuario, las herramientas básicas en tecnología de la información y la comunicación (TIC).
      • CG2: Considerar la ética y la integridad intelectual como valores esenciales de la práctica profesional.
      • CG3: Ser capaz de proyectar los conocimientos, habilidades y destrezas adquiridos para promover una sociedad basada en los valores de la libertad, la justicia, la igualdad y el pluralismo.
      • CG4: Capacidad para trabajar en equipo para relacionarse con otras personas del mismo o distinto ámbito profesional.
      • CG5: Desarrollar habilidades de iniciación a la investigación.
      • CE1: Adquirir un conocimiento integrado, profundo y actualizado de las bases embriológicas, anatómicas, histológicas, moleculares y fisiológicas de la reproducción en los mamíferos domésticos, y de forma particular en la especie humana.
      • CE2: Ser capaz de desenvolverse de forma eficiente en un laboratorio de reproducción (animal o humana), y ejecutar técnicas básicas de biología y tecnología de la reproducción, como manipulación de gametos, preparación de medios de cultivo, fecundación in vitro, inseminación artificial, cultivo de células, etc.
      • CE3: Ser capaz de procesar muestras biológicas obtenidas del aparato reproductor masculino o femenino mediante técnicas laboratoriales especializadas con fines de investigación.
      • CE4: Conocer y llevar a la práctica la reglamentación legal y los principios éticos que regulan las actuaciones profesionales y de investigación en la biología y tecnología reproductivas tanto de la especie humana como de los animales domésticos.
      • CE5: Ser capaz de diseñar modelos experimentales sencillos capaces de evaluar objetivos o hipótesis dirigidos a incrementar el conocimiento científico sobre la función reproductiva y/o ampliar las aplicaciones médicas o veterinarias de la tecnología de la reproducción.

    3. Transversal and course competencies

      • CM1 Acquire knowledge about general reproductive techniques This competency is related to CE1
      • CM2 Be able to differentiate the various reproductive techniques applied in livestock breeding This competency is related to CE1
      • CM3 Be able to apply the acquired knowledge in livestock practice This competency is related to CE2, CE3, and CE4
      • CM4 Gain proficiency in performing heat synchronization techniques, artificial insemination, and reproductive ultrasound in different livestock species This competency is related to CE2, CE3, CE4, and CE5

  5. Contents

    1. Theoretical contents

      Theme 1: Reproductive technologies applied to livestock species: general overview.

      Theme 2: Reproductive technologies in cattle species: Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.

      Theme 3: Reproductive technologies in small ruminants (sheep and goats): Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.

      Theme 4: Reproductive technologies in equine species: Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.

      Theme 5: Reproductive technologies in swine species: Artificial insemination. AI management on farms. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.

      Theme 6: Reproductive technologies in other livestock species (poultry and rabbits).

      Theme 7: Sexing of spermatozoa in different livestock species and other developing assisted reproductive techniques.

    2. Practical contents

      • Practical activity 1: Artifcial insemination

        During the development of this practical course, artificial inseminations will be performed using different techniques in species where they are available (pigs, horses, cattle, etc) Since this is an elective subject, depending on the number of enrolled students, the practical sessions will be conducted either as a single group or divided into smaller groups

        Related to:
        • Theme 2: Reproductive technologies in cattle species: Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.
        • Theme 4: Reproductive technologies in equine species: Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.
        • Theme 6: Reproductive technologies in other livestock species (poultry and rabbits).

      • Practical activity 2: Ultrasound

        During the development of this practical course, ultrasound studies will be conducted in species where they are available (pigs, horses, cattle, small ruminants, etc) Since this is an elective subject, depending on the number of enrolled students, the practical sessions will be conducted either as a single group or divided into smaller groups

        Related to:
        • Theme 2: Reproductive technologies in cattle species: Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.
        • Theme 3: Reproductive technologies in small ruminants (sheep and goats): Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.
        • Theme 4: Reproductive technologies in equine species: Heat synchronization. Artificial insemination. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.
        • Theme 5: Reproductive technologies in swine species: Artificial insemination. AI management on farms. Embryo transfer. Reproductive ultrasound.

  6. Training activities

    Training Activity Methodology Hours In-person
    A10: Prácticas clínicas y de campo 10.0 100.0
    A11: Trabajo Autónomo 51.0 0.0
    AF1: Exposición teórica / Clase magistral 7.0 100.0
    AF2: Tutoría ECTS o trabajos dirigidos 1.5 100.0
    AF3: Seminarios y conferencias 1.0 100.0
    AF4: Resolución de problemas 1.0 100.0
    AF8: Prácticas de laboratorio 3.5 100.0
    Total 75.00

  7. Course schedule

    https://www.um.es/web/estudios/masteres/bio-tecno-mamiferos/2025-26#horarios

  8. Assessment systems

    Identifier Name of the assessment tool Assessment criteria Weighting
    E1 Pruebas escritas (exámenes): pruebas objetivas, de desarrollo, de respuesta corta, de ejecución de tareas, de escala de actitudes, etc. realizadas por los alumnos para mostrar los conocimientos teóricos y prácticos adquiridos. 65.0
    E5 Ejecución de tareas prácticas: actividades de laboratorio para mostrar el saber hacer en la disciplina correspondiente 25.0
    E6 Procedimientos de observación del trabajo del estudiante: registros de participación, de realización de actividades, cumplimiento de plazos, participación en foros, etc 10.0

  9. Exam dates

    https://www.um.es/web/estudios/masteres/bio-tecno-mamiferos/2025-26#examenes

  10. Learning outcomes

    1. Understanding of reproductive technologies applied to livestock species in field conditions: bovine, equine, swine, small ruminants, poultry, and rabbits
    2. Knowledge in the management of artificial insemination centers
    3. Performing artificial insemination in different livestock species
    4. Conducting in vivo ultrasound examinations in different livestock species

  11. Bibliography

    Group: GRUPO 1

    Basic bibliography

    There are no records

    Further reading

  12. Remarks

    GENERAL REMARKS

    1. For activities that require the use of laboratories or livestock facilities, appropriate biosafety measures will be implemented.
    2. Recording of audio and/or video: "Unless expressly authorized by the professor, total or partial recording, both audio and video, of classes, seminars, or practical sessions is not allowed".
    3. Student identification during various activities is necessary for smooth development and efficient management of theoretical and practical activities, as well as for attendance control during exams Therefore, it is mandatory for students to have a visible and updated photograph on their Virtual Classroom profile and to follow the instructions provided by the teaching staff to verify their identity.

    SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

    Those students with disabilities or special educational needs may contact the Service of Attention to Diversity and Volunteering (ADYV - https://www.um.es/adyv) to receive guidance on better use of their training process and, where appropriate, the adoption of measures of equalization and improvement for inclusion, under the Rectoral Resolution R-358/2016. The treatment of information about this student body, in compliance with the LOPD, is strictly confidential.

    STUDENT EVALUATION REGULATIONS

    Article 8.6 of the Student Evaluation Regulation (REVA) provides that "except in the case of activities defined as compulsory in the teaching guide, if the student is unable to follow the continuous evaluation process due to duly justified supervening circumstances, he/she shall be entitled to take a global test".

    It is also recalled that Article 22.1 of the Student Evaluation Regulations (REVA) stipulates that "the student who uses fraudulent conduct, including the improper attribution of identity or authorship, or is in possession of means or instruments that facilitate such conduct, will obtain a grade of zero in the evaluation procedure and, where appropriate, may be subject to sanction, after opening disciplinary proceedings".