2009-2010 Brochure and Registration Form [pdf file]
Diagnostic Imaging in Equine Reproduction
Cancelled
Fee: $500.00
Enrollment Limit: 30
Continuing Education Hours: 4 Lecture hours; 4 Laboratory hours
Instructors: Drs. E.M. Carnevale and P.M. McCue
Course Description: A redesigned one-day course for veterinarians with lectures on the use of transrectal and transabdominal
ultrasound, laparoscopy and endoscopy for diagnostics and therapeutics in the mare and stallion. The course will be comprised
of lectures in the morning and an afternoon wet lab that will include opportunities to perform transrectal ultrasound
examinations, demonstrations of transabdominal ultrasound and videoendoscopy of the uterus of mares and the urethra of a
stallion.
**NEW** Equine Oocyte Collection and Handling
Date: September 26, 2009
Fee: $1200.00
Enrollment Limit: 12
Continuing Education Hours: 8 hours
Instructors: Dr. E.M. Carnevale and J. Stokes
Course Description: This course is designed to familiarize participants in the collection, identification and handling of oocytes from ovaries and from live mares. Lectures will explain principles and techniques. Laboratory sessions will provide hands-on experience. Course hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Please register by August 29, 2009.
Equine Embryo Transfer
Date: September 27-29, 2009
Fee: $1450.00
Enrollment Limit: 30
Continuing Education Hours: 8 Lecture hours; 8 Laboratory hours
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 factors affecting recovery of embryos, procedures of superovulation, control of the estrous cycle, surgical and non-surgical methods of embryo transfer, factors affecting pregnancy rates and storage of embryos. 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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