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
















 




ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION TECHNICIANS TRAINING COURSES 2009/10

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:
25 & 26 November 2009 (fully booked)
 17 & 18 February 2010 (fully booked)
2 & 3 March 2010
7 & 8 April 2010

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 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. Maximum number of delegates on each course is 16 ensuring high quality interaction between lecturers and delegates.

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.

Course Fee: £540.00 incl VAT

The course fee covers two full days tuition with both written and practical examinations, a comprehensive course folder with notes for future reference as well as the course itself, all course materials and refreshments during the day. The course starts at 08.30 each day and finishes at approximately 17.30 on the first day and 17.00 on the second 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:

Click here for a Booking Form
or for further details please contact Liz Wilkinson
(Tel 01948 664966 or email: lizwilkinson@twemlows.co.uk)

 

TRAINING COURSE

FOALING COURSE

A one day course designed for large and small breeders to give background knowledge and understanding of foaling the mare

28 February & 27 March 2010

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. Course notes will be provided.

The course starts with registration and coffee between 08.30 and 09.00; lectures begin at 09.15 and the course finishes at approximately 16.45.

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

Course Fee: £109.00 (incl VAT)


Click here for a Booking Form
or for further details please contact Liz Wilkinson
(Tel 01948 664966 or email: lizwilkinson@twemlows.co.uk)

 

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

TRAINING COURSE

CARE OF YOUR FOAL DURING
ITS FIRST YEAR COURSE

A one day course designed for large and small breeders to give
an understanding of foal care

28 March 2010

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, Miss Johanna Vardon MBE of The National Foaling Bank, Louise Jones MSc BSc(Hons) of Dodson & Horrell and Steve Lloyd RSS, Farrier.

Course notes will be provided and there will be refreshments (including a buffet lunch) available throughout the day.

To book a place on the course, please complete the attached booking form and return with the course fee.

Course Fee: £109.00 (incl VAT)


Click here for a Booking Form
or for further details please contact Liz Wilkinson
(Tel 01948 664966 or email: lizwilkinson@twemlows.co.uk)


The courses are being sponsored and supported by:
THE NATIONAL FOALING BANK
Tel: 01952 811234
www.nationalfoalingbank.com



STUD MANAGEMENT COURSE

In conjunction with
Farming & Wildlife Avisory Group
Harper Adams University College
Stallion AI Services

23, 24 & 25 February 2010

For Studs, Private Breeders, Landowners, Livery/Riding Schools
& Equine Students etc

Programme

Day One - Grassland Management and Feeding the Mare
In conjunction with the Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)

Topics to include:

  • ·Paddock Management
  • ·Fencing Alternatives
  • ·Encouraging Wildlife & Habitat Management
  • ·Weed Control
  • ·Balancing Grass with Hard Feed
  • ·Cross Compliance
  • ·Worm Burden
  • ·Making & Feeding Haylage
  • ·Single Payment Scheme
     

Day Two - Stud Records, Employment Regulations & Health & Safety
In conjunction with Harper Adams University College

Topics to include:

  • ·Employment Contracts
  • ·Discrimination
  • ·Latest Transport Regulations
  • ·Holidays
  • ·Agency Workers
  • ·Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures
  • ·Avoiding Litigation
  • ·Raising your standards - BQM
  • ·Health & Safety Protocols
  • ·Stablemate Stud Programme


Day Three - Breeding

Speakers will include Dr Jonathan Pycock MRCVS and Tullis Matson of Stallion AI Services Ltd

Topics to include:

  • ·Semen Collection
  • ·Artificial Insemination
  • ·Natural Covering
  • ·Semen Assessment
  • ·Preparing the mare for service
  • ·Embryo Transfer
  • ·Stud Tour

Course notes provided for each day & delegates receive a 'Certificate of Attendance'

Cost of course: £143.75 for 1 day, £264.50 for 2 days, £339.25 for 3 days
Prices inclusive of VAT


Course limited to 32 delegates each day

0900 to 1700 each day; Course dinner on the evening of the second day.

Click here for a Booking Form
 or for further details and a course booking form please contact Edward Matson or Liz Wilkinson on:
Tel: + 44 (0) 1948 664966 Fax: +44 (0) 1948 663836
Email: lizwilkinson@twemlows.co.uk
R L Matson & Son, Twemlows Hall Stud Farm, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2EZ, UK

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