This 4-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 multiple test freezing / freezing protocols and conduct post freezing assessment. A significant portion of the lectures will focus on the process of becoming a USDA approved facility for the export of frozen semen as well as the procedures associated with freezing semen for export. (For training in the utilization of frozen-thawed semen see the Utilizing Frozen Semen School)
Participation in the Equine Collection & Evaluation School or previous experience with the collection and evaluation of equine fresh semen is strongly recommended as these skills are not taught in this school.
Note: Sufficient stallions are provided for the school, however, participants within driving distance of the course location may bring their stallion for test freezing - prefer phantom trained, however mares are available for mounted collection (Ramona location only). Contact Dr. Kubiak if you are considering this option.
Lectures (8 hrs):
Principles of cryopreservation
Freezing process overview
Test freezing/freezing protocols
Becoming a USDA approved facility
for exporting frozen semen
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 (18 hrs):
Processing semen for test freezing/freezing
Post freezing assessment & storage
Time:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. each day
Course Fee:
$1200 per participant
$1050 for 2nd person - spouse or farm manager
$400 per spectator
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 course date for Ramona schools
Seats cannot be held without payment due to high demand.
Freezing Stallion Semen School Dates:
Date
1st Person
2nd Person
Spectator
October 15-18, 2013
Ramona, CA
$1200.00 $960.00 90-day Early
Registration Discount
$1050.00
$840.00
90-day Early
Registration Discount
$400.00
$320.00
90-day Early
Registration Discount
