Description:
The NCSU Equine Educational Unit; Raleigh, N.C. Presented by: North Carolina State University, College of Agriculture and Life Science, Animal Science Department - Equine Educational Unit Extension Horse Husbandry. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help horse owners, breeding managers and veterinarians enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of their breeding programs. Through a combination of classroom lectures and hands-on laboratories, participants will gain competence in stallion and mare anatomy and physiology, hormonal regulation of the estrous cycle, nutritional management for reproductive efficiency, equine semen collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, and semen handling and transport techniques. Semen transport topics include semen preservation techniques, proper selection and use of semen extenders, selection and use of shipping containers, practical applications of frozen semen, and contracts and shipping guidelines. All participants will have opportunities to collect and evaluate semen, package semen for cooled shipment, and artificially inseminate mares under the close observation of our experienced faculty and staff. A comprehensive manual will provided and participants will receive a certificate verifying participation. The majority of the wet laboratories will be held in an indoor, non-heated breeding facility. However, participants are encouraged to dress for possible inclement weather. Laboratory equipment and breeding supplies will be provided. No spectators, friends, or pets will be allowed to attend any portion of the course (no exceptions). Fee: Pre-Registration: Postmarked by 11/10/2008 is a fee of $600 Late-Registration: Postmarked after 11/10/2008 is a fee of $700 Student Rate: (students attending North Carolina colleges only) $400 Make Checks Payable To: NCSU Mail Check and Registration Form To: Extension Horse Husbandry, Short Course & Clinic Series, NCSU Box 7523, Raleigh, NC 27695-7523