Short Courses in Animal Science

Horse Breeder's School

Not being offered 2011

Horse Breeder's School (credit)

(EQNE 700)

with Les Burwash, Dr. Darrell Dalton and Dr. Marion Anderson and Dr. Bob Coleman ( U of Kentucky)
This is a 3 credit course

This 4-day course is designed to provide participants the opportunity to obtain practical knowledge and acquire hands-on skills necessary to successfully breed and manage your breeding horses for maximum efficiency.

The learning activities may be demonstration or hands-on. This course will be beneficial to

  • the new horse breeder,
  • those who are looking for new ideas to update and improve their breeding practices,
  • and those who wish to utilize artificial insemination in their breeding program.
  • The program covers:
  • Stallion nutrition, and handling.
  • Semen collection,evaluation,and handling fresh chilled semen for transportation will be covered.
  • Hands-on mare insemination.
  • Mare nutrition, teasing,

Mare and stallion handling will be covered as well as skills needed for transported semen.

Note: The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association has approved this 3 credit course for 21 credits of their scientific Continuing Education.

Registration Information

Location: Olds College

Date: Wed - Sat Mar 3 - 6 2010

Time:
Wed: 9: a.m. – 5:p.m.
Thur 9 am - 5 pm
Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm.

Fee: $495