Description: This short course is designed for owners and breeding managers who want to learn the most efficient methods for ensuring the success of their breeding programs. Each three-day course will include classroom sessions on anatomy and physiology of the mare and stallion, control of the estrous cycle, gestation and foaling, feeding the broodmare and young horse, and estrous cycle manipulation of the mares. Hands-on laboratory activities are scheduled each day and will include semen collection and evaluation, estrous detection, artificial insemination, body condition scoring, perineal conformation evaluation of the mare and foaling management. The course content includes a broad range of topics that are useful for horse owners in any segment of the breeding industry. Previous attendees have indicated that the knowledge they gained from similar workshops has strengthened their confidence level and improved the relationship with their veterinarian concerning horse breeding activities.

Fee:  $600.00  

Dates:  December 5-7, 2007 and January 9-11, 2008  Download your Registration Form

Instructors:  Dr. Martha Vogelsang, Dr. Pete Gibbs, Dr. Brett Scott, Dr. Clay Cavinder, and graduate students in Equine Reproduction

Location:  Lecture sessions will be held in the Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center on the Texas A&M University campus with parking at the West Campus Parking Garage (fee). Laboratory sessions will be conducted at the Texas A&M University Horse Center on George Bush Drive approximately four blocks from the Kleberg center. A map of the campus along with a list of hotels and motels in the Bryan-College Station area will be included with your registration conformation.

General Information:  Each short course will have limited enrollment to ensure adequate time and animals to allow every participant to develop the skill they desire. Enrollment will be confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis as registration forms with fee payment are received. In addition to the lectures and laboratory sessions, the registration fee includes a handbook of the lecture material, information from suppliers of equipment and supplies, lunches and snacks and a certificate of completion of the course.

Cancellations:  Courses are subject to cancellation when registration is inadequate to cover program costs. Registrants will be refunded in full if the course is cancelled. By sending the registration form early, there is less chance of cancellation. If a registrant requests cancellation 15 days prior to the short course, the refund will be 75% of the original fee; cancellations less than 15 days in advance will not be refunded.

For more information, please contact Dr. Martha Vogelsang at 979-845-7731.