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FULLY BOOKED: Fundamentals of Reproduction - the Mare

01 Feb 2023 - 01 Feb 2023
09:00 - 17:00

Twemlows Hall,
Whitchurch,
SY13 2EZ

book iconAbout the Course

The aim of the course is to provide new and recent graduates facing a stud season with an introduction to assessing mares prior and during the breeding season for natural covering and AI programs together with identifying and treating the problem mare, pregnancy diagnosis and investigation of abortion.

Lectures will include the breeding soundness examination including swabs and health requirements of the mare, the oestrous cycle and its management, preparing the mare for natural covering or AI, post breeding treatments and the problem mare, ultrasonography of the uterus and ovaries and the investigation of abortion.

In response to delegate feedback a new session has been added to this course. Delegates will be split according to scanning ability and practical hands on scanning teaching and advice will be given on routine scanning and decision making.


thinking iconKey Learning Objectives

  • Understanding of managing mares on natural covering and A.I. breeding programs.
  • Perform a breeding soundness examination of a mare.
  • Identification of the problem breeding mare and formulation a plan for investigation and treatment.
  • Interpretation of ultrasound examination of the mare reproductive tract in routine fertility management and pregnancy diagnosis.
  • Investigate an abortion, analyse findings and formulate a plan. 

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Practical and very ‘real life’. Very realistic teaching and helpful with up to date topics discussing antibiotic use and responsible neonate management.

- 2022 Delegate

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organiser iconCourse Organiser

  • John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire

speaker iconCourse Speakers

  • Dr Frederic Barrelet DipVMS DrMedVet (Bern) MRCVS, Newmarket.
  • Mr Charlie Cooke BVetMed MScCertEM (StudMed) MRCVS, Yorkshire.
  • Miss Kelly Harrison-Tait BSc(Hons) BVSc CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS, Gloucestershire.
  • Monica Morganti Dr Med Vet DACT DECAR MRCVS, Shropshire.
  • Mr John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire.

Online Learning Material

Breeding soundness examination in the mare including basics of the codes of conduct and paperwork

Oestrous cycle and its management/preparing mares for natural covering and A.I. programs

Routine post breeding treatments and the problem mare

Ultrasound examination of the reproductive tract and pregnancy diagnosis

Abortion and sampling

Practical Day Itinerary

9:45am

Registration and Coffee

10:00am

Introduction

John Spencer

10:10am

Panel Q and A on lectures, or case discussion

Dr Frederic Barrelet, Mr Charlie Cooke, Mr John Spencer, and Miss Kelly Harrison-Tait

10:30am

3 groups rotate around the following practical sessions. (Tea and coffee will be available during changeovers).
Practical Session 1: Breeding soundness examination, (Ultrasound, biopsy, swabs). Practical Session 2: Subfertile mare (biopsy, lavage etc)
Practical Session 3: Decision-making and hormone use and timing of A.I.
Practical Session 4: Routine scanning

Dr Frederic Barrelet, Mr Charlie Cooke, Mr John Spencer, and Miss Kelly Harrison-Tait

1:30pm

Lunch

 

2:15pm

Embryo transfer demo and hysteroscopy demo

Monica Morganti

3:15pm

3 groups rotate around the following practical sessions. (Tea and coffee will be available during changeovers)
Practical Session: Scanning or small groups discussion based on ability. Tailored session for each group covering routine scanning and decision-making.

Dr Frederic Barrelet, Mr Charlie Cooke, Mr John Spencer, and Miss Kelly Harrison-Tait

4:15pm

End of day


price iconCourse Fees

  • Member price £330
  • Non Member price £660

Suitable for RCVS Modules:

This course will cover material in the following modules:

  • C-E.9 Mare 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.

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At a Glance

  • CPD Hours: 10.5 hours
  • Course Format: Online Lectures and In-Person Practicals

people iconWho is the course for?

This course is suitable for New grads, rusty learners and those who are new to reproduction.


Kindly sponsored by


Elite Reproduction Supplies IMV

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.

You will be required to sign that you are Covid symptom free on arrival at the venue

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  • A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than 6 weeks before the start of the course. A refund will be made if BEVA can resell the place, less a 20% administration charge. 
  • Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge. If the transferee is not a BEVA member they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate.
  • All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance. 
  • Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
  • BEVA may pass contact details of delegates to the organisers or sponsors of the course unless the delegate has specified otherwise.
  • All delegates self-certify that they are a qualified veterinary surgeon or veterinary nurse and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. Where the delegate is in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of their training status at the time of booking.

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