Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 2EZ, England
Tel: 01948 664966 Fax: 01948 663836 Email: edwardmatson@twemlows.co.uk







ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION TECHNICIANS TRAINING COURSES 2007/08

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA) APPROVED COURSE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS (RCVS)

Following the new legislation that came into force 6th July 2004, The Veterinary Surgery (Artificial Insemination of Mares) Order 2004, which allows people other than veterinarians to inseminate equines, the two-day courses were introduced in conjunction with DEFRA and the RCVS to ensure horse welfare and the successful development of equine artificial insemination.

Course Dates
28th & 29th November 2007 (Fully booked)
13th & 14th February (Fully booked)
5th & 6th March 2008
18th & 19th March 2008

The course is designed for owners/managers of studs/stallions/breeders and veterinarians with an interest in artificial insemination. Knowledge and experience of horses is important before considering this course. Delegates are assessed throughout the two day course which includes a practical and a short written test paper; successful delegates are awarded a:

"CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IN ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION OF EQUINES"

The course provides instruction on semen collection and preparation for delivery to the stud, semen assessment, preparation of mares, insemination techniques and post insemination care. Instruction will include working with fresh, chilled and frozen semen.

The course covers the following areas:
Lecture Room Sessions
Practical Sessions
Stallion Handling Semen Collection
Semen Production Semen Assessment
Anatomy of the Mare Fresh, Chilled & Frozen Semen Handling
Care of Mare Before & After Insemination Semen Packaging
Artificial Insemination Artificial Insemination
Ethics & Record Keeping
  

Course delegates are divided into two groups for practical sessions.
All lectures and practical sessions are held on the one site at Twemlows Hall Stud Farm.

The course is delivered by a team of professional experienced lecturers in AI led by Dr Jonathan Pycock MRCVS, who is supported by the following at each course; Dick Quan Taylor MRCVS, Dr Caroline Argo MRCVS and Tullis Matson of Stallion AI Services Ltd.

Course Fee: £540 including VAT

The course fee covers two full days tuition with both written and practical examinations, a comprehensive course folder for future reference as well as the course itself, all course materials and refreshments during the day.

DEFRA only issue ‘certificates of exemption’ to persons over the age of 18 years.

Successful candidates will be competent in AI procedures but only continued experience will make them proficient.

The courses are being sponsored and supported by:

EV-Veterinary Products Ltd
"Setting a distinctive Equine Standard"

For further details please contact Liz Wilkinson
(Tel 01948 664966 or email: lizwilkinson@twemlows.co.uk)

 

TRAINING COURSE

FOALING COURSE

This one day course is designed for large and small breeders to give them a background and understanding of foaling the mare

2008 Course dates:
9th March and 29th March 2008

The course covers the following areas:

Preparation for a safe foaling
Complications of late pregnancy
Signs of foaling including use of Foaling Alarms
Inducing the mare
Normal foaling in the mare
How to recognise when something is going wrong & what to do
Examination of the placenta
Newborn foal examination
The orphan foal and adoption

The course is delivered by very experienced veterinary surgeons in Foaling and Equine Reproduction. The lectures will be conducted by: Dr Jonathan Pycock MRCVS of Equine Reproductive Services and Dick Quan-Taylor MRCVS of Fyrnwy Equine Clinics. Miss Johanna Vardon MBE of The National Foaling Bank will give a talk on orphaned foals and the work of the National Foaling Bank.

To book a place on the course, please fill in the booking form and return with the course fee which includes course material and refreshments throughout the day.

Course Fee: £104 including VAT

The courses are being sponsored and supported by:

FOALING ALARMS UK

07884 375317
www.foaling-alarms.co.uk
THE NATIONAL FOALING BANK

Tel: 01952 811234
www.nationalfoalingbank.com

AI Services

TRAINING COURSE

CARE OF YOUR FOAL DURING
ITS FIRST YEAR COURSE

This is a one day course designed for large and small breeders which will give an understanding of foal care

2008 Course date:
30th March 2008

The course covers the following areas:

Worming & Vaccinations
Common Diseases
Weaning
Nutrition & OCD
Foal Handling & Foot care
How to recognise when something is going wrong & what to do
Practical Session: Examination Of Foal

The course is delivered by experienced veterinary surgeons and others with specialist knowledge in Equine Reproduction and Stud work. Our lecture panel includes: Dr Jonathan Pycock MRCVS of Equine Reproductive Services, Dick Quan-Taylor MRCVS of Fyrnwy Equine Clinics and Louise Jones, MSc, BSc(Hons), of Dodson & Horrell.

To book a place on the course, please complete the attached booking form and return with the course fee which includes course material and refreshments during the day.

Course Fee: £104 including VAT


The courses are being sponsored and supported by:


AI Services

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