During this intensive four-day course, students are introduced to all aspects of artificial insemination and herd reproduction management; this includes the opportunity for both classroom learning and plenty of hands-on experience. Lectures will provide an understanding of controlled breeding, sire selection and nutrition while quality speakers share their insights on nutrition, Expected Progeny Differences (EPD’s) and synchronization.
Dates:
Costs: $999 + GST
Length of Program/Course: 4 days
Delivery: Olds Campus
Application Deadline: The registration deadline is two weeks prior to each class start date.
Prerequisites: None
*This is a hands-on course, so please arrive with safe & appropriate footwear (rubber boots – not required to be steel-toe), clothing that allows ease of movement & layers to accommodate variable weather, no dangly jewelry or long fingernails, coveralls – regular (not disposable), and pens, paper, etc.
The hands-on portion of this course will provide the opportunity for students to practice correct semen handling and artificial insemination techniques and procedures. Also addressed are the logistics of getting set up to practice AI on your own, including required equipment and costs.
The course includes:
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Phone: 403.556.4740
Toll-Free: 1.800.661.6537
Email: coned@oldscollege.ca