Jos Mottershead of Equine-Reproduction.com to visit the UK!
Posted in Courses on January 6th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to commentJos Mottershead, the world famous horse breeding expert and owner of Equine-Reproduction.com (one of the industry’s most celebrated and visited websites) is coming to the UK this month (January 2009). He is here to run his phenomenally popular 3-day equine reproduction short course for British breeders for the very first time. Until now the course has only been available in the United States and Canada. The course will run from Friday 30th January to Sunday 1st February 2009, at Home Farm Stud, Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.
This course is considered by many to be the most complete single equine reproduction short course available. Although the course is easily understandable, it is intensive and covers all aspects of equine reproduction and breeding. It includes study of the anatomy and physiology of both the mare and the stallion reproductive systems; management of mare and stallion for optimal breeding; the mare’s reproductive cycle and hormonal relationships; fertility evaluation; manipulation of the oestrous cycle in the mare; techniques for live cover and artificial insemination of the mare; and the use of fresh, chilled, and frozen semen.
He discusses collection of semen from the stallion and the various methods, techniques, and products available for collection, evaluation and various aspects of semen analysis; preparation of semen for freezing, transport or on-farm use; identifying stallion or semen handling problems and trouble shooting them; and sexual behaviour of the stallion and how it can be modified.
The pregnant mare will be discussed including the hormonal activity present during pregnancy; care of the pregnant mare, and identifying and dealing with common pregnancy problems. Needs of the foaling mare and her resulting foal are addressed. Determining IgG levels in neonates is discussed as well as proper supplementation. They also present an overview of some common foaling and neonatal problems.
Everyone from the complete novice to the most experienced breeder, and from veterinary students to experienced specialist stud vets will benefit from this unique and exciting opportunity. Places are limited to 35 delegates and must be booked directly with Equine Reproduction Ltd who are hosting the course.
Contact & course information
Jamie Anderson - 07791 836107
£540.00 per delegate, 30th Jan-1st Feb 2009, Home Farm Stud, Hartpury College
