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Course dates
04 Feb 2026 09:45 - 04 Feb 2026 16:15
Twemlows Stud Farm, A.I. and E.T. Centre, , SY13 2EZ
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Cracking the case of the problematic mare
If you’ve ever struggled to find ovaries on a scan, felt a wave of dread at the thought of scanning a mare during a weekend on-call, or hesitated over which drug to use to get the ovaries to respond, then this course is designed for you.
Whether you're a new or recent graduate heading into stud season or simply looking for a solid foundation in equine reproduction, this course will give you the confidence to assess mares before and during the breeding season for both natural covering and artificial insemination programmes.
You’ll learn how to perform breeding soundness examinations, manage the oestrous cycle, prepare mares for breeding, and carry out post-breeding treatments. You’ll also gain practical skills in ultrasonography of the uterus and ovaries, pregnancy diagnosis, and abortion investigation.
Before the practical day, you’ll access five online lectures covering all the essential theory. Then, join us at Twemlows Stud Farm for a hands-on practical day in small groups, where you’ll get to grips with scanning, hormone use, and decision-making in real-world scenarios. In response to delegate feedback, we’ve added a new session that tailors scanning instruction to your current ability, so whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your technique, you’ll get the support you need.
This course is part of our Fundamentals of Equine Practice series, designed to give you the core skills needed to thrive in equine veterinary work.
Why attend?
- Build confidence in assessing mares for breeding programmes
- Learn to diagnose pregnancy and investigate reproductive issues
- Gain hands-on experience with scanning, hormone use and soundness exams
- Benefit from expert guidance and real-world case discussions
- Access high-quality online lectures before the practical day
Who should attend?
- Early-career equine vets looking to build core reproductive skills
- Mixed practitioners wanting to refresh or expand their equine knowledge
Learning outcomes
- Understanding of managing mares on natural covering and AI 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.
Our speakers
- Course Organiser: John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire
- 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
Course prices
- BEVA vet member: £340.00
- Non member: £680.00
Terms and conditions
By registering for this course, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
Payment and transfers
- All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
- Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge if requested two weeks before the start of the course. If the transferee is not a BEVA member, they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate. If a transfer is requested less than two weeks prior to the start date a 10% administration charge will apply.
- A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
- A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than six weeks before the start of the course. A full refund will be made if we are able to resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
- In the unlikely event that we are required to cancel or postpone the course you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a CPD credit. The CPD credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and can be used on any BEVA CPD event.
Programme
- Whilst the course programme is correct at time of print, BEVA reserves the right to change details of the event without notice. All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as publicised however alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
- You will receive 12 months access to course materials via the BEVA online learning platform. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.
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