FULLY BOOKED: Practical AI - The Essentials

About the Course

The aim of the course is to ensure that delegates facing a stud season are fully conversant with the essential theory and practical techniques of equine artificial insemination.

Lectures will include health requirements and paperwork for both mare and stallion; semen collection, handling, processing, and shipping, assessment of the mare prior to insemination; timing of insemination for fresh, chilled and frozen semen; techniques of equine insemination and assessment of the mare after insemination.

Small group practical sessions will include microscopic assessments of chilled and frozen equine semen, handling of frozen semen and insemination of mares using conventional and deep intra-uterine techniques.

Perfect level of teaching and as the title says very practical and therefore very useful and applicable. Delegate, 2022

Key Learning Objectives

• To develop an understanding of semen collection and processing techniques.
• To develop an in-depth knowledge of the certification, health requirements and biosecurity associated with artificial insemination.
• To develop an understanding of the veterinary care of the mare pre and post artificial insemination.
• To develop the ability to prepare and assess semen (fresh, chilled and frozen) prior to insemination.
• To develop the ability to perform conventional and deep uterine insemination techniques.

Course Speakers

• Course Organiser: John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire
• Frederic Barrelet DipVMS DrMedVet (Bern) MRCVS, Newmarket
• Charlie Cooke BVetMed MScCertEM (StudMed) MRCVS, North Yorkshire
• Tullis Matson, FRAgS Shropshire
• John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire

Course Programme

This course is a practical course. The programme has been carefully designed to ensure you have plenty of opportunity for hands-on, practical learning. Delegates are required to meet at Stallion AI's reception.

Practical Day Itinerary

Course Fees

• Member price £295
• Non Member price £590

Suitable for RCVS Modules:

This course will cover material in the following modules:

• C-E.9 Mare Reproduction and Breeding Management.
• C-E.10 Stallion Reproduction and Breeding Management.
• C-E.16 Basic Equine Practice Part 2.

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This course is now fully booked, to be added to the waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available please complete our short form below.

At a Glance

• CPD Hours: 7 hours
• Course Format: Online Lectures and In-Person Practicals

Who is the course for?

This course is suitable for new grads, mixed practice vets and those who are new to A.I. and reproduction.

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How to Book

You can book this course online, simply hit the 'book now' button at the top of the page. If you would like to book on behalf of someone else, or would like to pay via invoice please contact us on +44 (0)1638 723 555 or email us at events@beva.org.uk.

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