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Twemlows Hall,Whitchurch,SY13 2EZ
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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. WHERE Twemlows Hall, Witchchurch, Shropshire. SY13 2EZ COURSE FEES BEVA Members £295 Non-members £590
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 ORANISER John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire COURSE SPEAKERS Frederic Barrelet DipVMS DrMedVet (Bern) MRCVS, Newmarket Charlie Cooke BVetMed MScCertEM (StudMed) MRCVS, North Yorkshire John Spencer BVSc MRCVS, Shropshire Tullis Matson, Stallion AI Services, Shropshire SUITABLE FOR RCVS 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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