This 3-day school focuses on the development of the hands-on skills & techniques associated with the freezing of stallion semen. Each participant will evaluate and centrifuge semen, perform five (5) test freezing / freezing protocols and conduct post freezing assessment. (For training in the utilization of frozen-thawed semen see the Utilizing Frozen Semen School)
Participation in the Equine Reproductive Management School (or similar course) or previous equine breeding experience is strongly recommended.
Note: Sufficient stallions are provided for the school, however, participants within driving distance of Ramona may bring their stallion for test freezing - prefer phantom trained, however mares are available for mounted collection. Contact Dr. Kubiak if you are considering this option.
Lectures (4 hrs):
Principles of cryopreservation
Freezing process overview
Test freezing/freezing protocols
Freezing for international shipment
Frozen-thawed semen research
Storage & shipping of frozen semen
Frozen-thawed semen breeding contracts
Demonstration Labs (6 hrs):
Lab facilities, equipment & supplies
Processing semen for test freezing/freezing
Post freezing assessment & storage
Hands-on Labs (14 hrs):
Processing semen for test freezing/freezing
Post freezing assessment & storage
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.each day
Enrollment:
Minimum 2, Maximum 4 participants
Course Fee:
$650 per participant
$525 for 2nd person - spouse or farm manager
Liability Waiver
Participants will be asked to sign a liability release.
Click here to read/print Liability Waiver.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Deadline is 7 days prior to school date
Freezing Stallion Semen School Dates:
Freezing Stallion Semen
November 1-3, 2010
Course Full
Freezing Stallion Semen
March 17-19, 201
Course Full
Freezing Stallion Semen School
December 16-18, 2010 1st Person
$650.00
$585.00
30 days advance registration
Freezing Stallion Semen School
December 16-18, 2010 2nd Person
