Reproduction & Biotechnology 3.

Reproductive physiology of the males – Andrology

The lectures focus on development and functional anatomy of the male reproductive system, endocrine control of the male reproduction, exocrine and endocrine function of the testis, thermoregulation of the testicles, physiology of the epididymis and accessory male organs, spermiogenesis, breeding soundness evaluation (fertility evaluation), artificial insemination (overview of the techniques used in different species).

Reproductive biotechnology in females – assisted reproductive techniques (ART)

This chapter is introducing the embryo transfer (ET) as basic technique of reproductive biotechnology including its history and development. After dealing with its use in animal breeding and in prevention of transmission of infectious diseases, the subject demonstrates the drugs, media and instruments used in superovulation, embryo recovery, cryopreservation and transfer of embryos. This part is followed by the “second generation” procedures like in vitro production of embryos, cloning and gene modification of animals, with their practical use, possibilities and limitations. Finally introduces the ways of prenatal diagnosis or determination of the sex of the neonates.