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Equine Reproduction Workshop

2007 WORKSHOP IS FULL!

To be put on a waiting list, please email Bernadette.Stang@oregonstate.edu


Equine Reproduction Workshop

December 12-15, 2007

An intensive four-day workshop on reproductive management of mares and stallions. Designed to help you achieve maximum reproductive efficiency.

  • 16 hours Lecture on reproductive management of the mare and stallion including anatomy, physiology, hormones, estrus control, semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, behavior and problem stallions, management of pregnant and foaling mares, surgical correction of breeding problems.
  • 16 hours Laboratory, hands-on experience doing semen collection, evaluation, and artificial insemination. Mare exams including speculum, culture, biopsy, endoscopy, and palpation. Attendees are encouraged to participate, not just watch, during these practically oriented laboratories.

Fee: $575.00

Includes notebook, lecture and laboratory materials, one lunch and coffee breaks.

Limited to 20 people (horsemen or veterinarians) to allow maximum laboratory experience and ample opportunity for questions and discussions.

Registration Deadline:
December 1, 2007. Registrants will be sent confirmation upon receipt of a $75 deposit (nonrefundable). Maps, parking permits, and a listing of local motels also will be mailed at that time.

2007 Registration Form (PDF)

For more information:

Contact Bernadette Stang, 105 Magruder Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, 97331.  Email: Bernadette.Stang@oregonstate.edu

LECTURE/LAB SCHEDULE

 

8 A.M.

10 A.M.

1 P.M.

Wed

8:30 Registration
& Introduction

Stallion anatomy
& physiology

Semen collection
& evaluation

Stallion laboratory (semen collection procedures & equipment)

Thurs

Mare anatomy
& physiology

Cultures/infections/
abortions

Mare laboratory or semen laboratory

Fri

Estrus control
& hormone therapy

Pregnant mares &
pregnancy diagnosis

Mare laboratory or semen laboratory

Sat

Stallion Mgmt.
Abnormal
behavior

Foaling &
post-partum mares

Special techniques