Participants will learn how to use ultrasonography to assess follicular status and pregnancy for their own mares.
Participation in the Equine Reproductive Management, Equine Cooled Semen or Utilizing Equine Frozen Semen Schools AND previous equine breeding experience is strongly recommended.
Lectures (3 hrs):
Mare reproductive anatomy
How ultrasound works & basic scanning procedure
Estrous cycle, follicles, ovulation, CL & CH
Uterine edema, cysts & fluid
Embryo detection, stage of development & twin management
Ultrasound machines, stocks, tranquilizers, etc.
Record keeping
Demonstration Lab (0.5 hr)
Equipment & Supplies
Safety & scanning the mare
Hands-on Labs (10.5 hrs)
Scanning mares
Note: Participants who want to practice with their own ultrasound machine are invited to bring it to the workshop. Sufficient mares are provided for the workshop, however participants within driving distance of the course may bring one or two of their own mares if they so desire.
$575 per participant; $75 per spectator
$525 for 2nd person - spouse or farm assistant
Course Fee (Off-Site):
Varies by location due to additional expenses incurred by Dr. Kubiak
Note: Off-site courses require a minimum of 3 participants - Pre-registrations will be taken until the minimum is reached; Course Fees will be due in full at that time.
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
All Courses held in Ramona, CA unless otherwise noted.
Equine Reproductive Ultrasound Workshop Dates:
Note: The Reproductive Ultrasound Workshop is also offered as part of the Mare Owner's Series - if you wish to take it as part of the series, please register from the series page.
“In the Ultrasound Workshop, I learned enough to ultrasound my own mares for ovulation and pregnancy. I gained the confidence I needed to purchase a machine and begin monitoring my mares. I was able to breed my girls and most of them conceived on the first cycle. Thank you Jim!”
