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.

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.

- 2019 Delegate

Pre-course learning

This course includes online learning that we expect you to complete before attending the practical day.

• 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

Course Fees

• BEVA members £295
• Non members £590

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Full Course Programme

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Who is the course for?

The course is designed for young vets, it is part of our Fundamentals programme. It would also be suitable for those who want to refresh their knowledge.

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• Cancellation more than 6 weeks prior to the start of the course: A refund will be made less a 10% administrative charge.
• Cancellation less than 6 weeks prior to the start of the course: No refunds can be guaranteed, but if BEVA can resell the place a refund will be made less a 20% administrative charge.
• Transfer of Delegate: Booked places can be transferred to another person. If the transferee is not a BEVA Member he/she will be liable for the difference between the Member and Non-Member delegate rates.
• Insurance: All delegates must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance.
• Safety: Delegates must bring appropriate safety wear (coveralls, hard hats, boots etc) to courses involving practical sessions.
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• Compliance: I am a qualified to undertake the procedures being taught, or I am in training for such a qualification, in which case I will make the organisers aware of my status.