Reproduction Wet-Lab Program
8 CE
Hours
September 22nd, 2010
Groton, Connecticut
The reproduction wet labs will provide the
practitioner with a hands-on opportunity to learn the latest
techniques employed in the examination of the infertile mare,
ultrasonography of the pregnant mare and fetus, current techniques
in preparing and packaging equine semen and how to perform a
complete breeding soundness exam in the stallion. In addition
to providing a hands-on experience, the wet labs also provide the
practitioner time to interact one on one with specialists in the
field of equine reproduction. The Reproduction Wet-Lab will be held at
Mystic Valley Hunt Club.
Speakers & Topics
Michelle
LeBlanc, DVM, Dip. ACT
Sponsored By: 
Examination
of the Infertile Mare
Lab will include: skills
for obtaining an accurate history, and interpretation of rectal/ultrasonography,
vaginal and cervical examination, culture and cytology, endometrial biopsy
in infertile mares presented to the group.
Juan Samper, DVM, Dip. ACT
Sponsored By:
Breeding Soundness Evaluation of the Stallion
Including endoscopic examination of the urethra and ultrasonography of
the testicles and internal glands.
Etta
A. Bradecamp, DVM, Dip. ACT, ABVP
Semen Handling and Preparation
(including centrifugation, cushions and gradients)
An in depth/hands on opportunity for attendees to
learn how to prepare semen for optimal results during shipment
including centrifugation techniques, extenders, the use of
cushions and density gradients.
John
J. Dascanio, VMD, Dip. ACT, ABVP
Sponsored
By:
Ultrasound of the Pregnant Mare (transrectal
and transabdominal)
In this laboratory participants
will perform trans-abdominal ultrasonographic examination of the
pregnant mare. Depending on horse numbers and participant
numbers either hands-on or a demonstration of transrectal ultrasonographic evaluation of the fetus/placenta will be
performed.
On-Line
Registration
PLEASE NOTE:
This registration page should be used if you are ONLY interested in
attending the reproduction wet-lab.
If you are attending the Annual Symposium and
would like to ALSO attend the wet-lab, please click below.
The Ultrasound
and Reproduction Wet-Labs will be held at the Mystic Valley Hunt Club on
September 22nd.
The Annual Symposium will
run from September 23rd through the 25th.
The Farrier sessions will
run from September 24th & 25th.
The Horseman's Day
activities will be held on September 26th.
Registration fee
includes all course materials, morning coffee.
Course materials will be provided to participants in CD format.
Printed course materials may be requested for an additional fee.
