Historical aspects of embryology -- Division, growth and differentiation of cells -- Gametogenesis -- Fertilisation -- Cleavage -- Gastrulation -- Cell signalling and gene functioning during development -- Stem cells -- Establishment of the basic body plan -- Coelomic cavities -- Foetal membranes -- Forms of implantation and placentation -- Embryo mortality in domestic species -- Cardiovascular system -- Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis -- Nervous system -- Muscular and skeletal systems -- Digestive system -- Respiratory system -- Urinary system -- Male and female reproductive systems -- Structures in the head and neck -- Endocrine system -- Eye and ear -- Integumentary system -- Age determination of the embryo and foetus -- Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species -- Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect prenatal development.