Short Courses for Veterinarians

2009-2010 Brochure and Registration Form

Assisted Reproduction
Date: September 26, 2009
Fee: $1,200.00
Enrollment Limit: 12
Continuing Education Hours: 8: 4 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory
Instructors: E.M. Carnevale

Course Description: To be announced.

Equine Embryo Transfer
Date: September 27-29, 2009
Fee: $1450.00
Enrollment Limit: 30
Continuing Education Hours: 16: 8 hours lecture, 8 hours laboratory
Instructors: Drs. E.M. Carnevale and P.M. McCue

Course Description: This course is designed to teach techniques for collection and transfer of equine embryos. Lectures will cover management of the donor mare, embryo recovery procedures, management of the recipient mare, transfer procedures, embryo evaluation, embryo cooling for transport, embryo cryopreservation. Laboratory sessions will aid veterinarians in identifying and handling embryos and assessing embryo quality. Veterinarians will experience hands-on procedures for the recovery of embryos and surgical and non-surgical transfer. Upon completion of this course, practitioners should feel comfortable with the recovery and transfer of equine embryos.

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