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University of Maryland Eastern Shore/Swine Research Facility, Princess Anne, Marylandopen in google maps
May 06, 2011
– May 08, 2011
Description: PRINCESS ANNE, MD - The University of Maryland Extension (UME) at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is sponsoring an artificial insemination clinic on Friday and Saturday, May 6 and 7, at the small ruminant farm on the campus. Teresa Wade of BIO-Genics, LTD, is the instructor for the two-day event. Participants will spend the first day in the classroom learning the effects of management, stress and environmental influences on AI success; proper feed for and the care and management of AI candidates and semen donors; an overview of semen abnormalities and stress-related conditions of cells and their affects on viability; basic instruction on the doe’s hormonal process during estrus and the hormonal effects causing the “rut” in the buck; the basic anatomy of both the female and male caprine reproductive tracts and how fertilization occurs; the selection of appropriate AI candidates; effective record keeping; proper storage and thawing techniques of frozen semen; available AI equipment, its proper care and suggested use; and the operation and practical applications of AI tools and equipment. The second day, the participants will practice artificial insemination with does and will apply the techniques learned the day before. AI students will use does from the herd at the UMES Small Ruminant Farm. The number of participants is limited to 14 to ensure that the learning experience, including the hands-on practice on the second day, is a rewarding one for each student. The registration process will be considered complete when payment by credit card or check has been received at the UMES Extension Office. The registration fee is $175 per student; and after the clinic, the used AI kits will be available for purchase for $75. Each kit will be complete with everything a goat producer needs to successfully perform artificial inseminations. The registrant should indicate on the registration form if he or she wants to buy an artificial insemination kit.
For more information, call Dr. Nelson Escobar at 410-651-7930 or enescobar@umes.edu . To register online, visit http://www.umes.edu/1890-mce/Default.aspx?id=19760 .
