Shortcourses

ADVANCED HORSE BREEDING MANAGEMENT

Short Course Outline 2008

Each year we hold breeding short-courses that are designed for breeding farm managers, owners, students or people with just one horse.

The courses are fun and informative. We have people arrive from all over Australia and even internationally. Last years course was held in July and we had 110 people enrol. This years' 2008 course is be held on June 12th, 13th and 14th (Thursday to Saturday ).

One of the highlight's of the course is the presentation of the the latest information in a two volume 680 page booklet that gives participants something to review after the course is over.

Some of the notes from the course are listed below and can be accessed by clicking on the relevant displayed lecture hyperlink.

Thursday (Day 1)
THE MARE

	The normal and abnormal oestrous cycle.
	Normal and abnormal parturition.
	Hormonal manipulation of the mares reproductive cycle.
	Ultrasonography.
	Reproductive surgery.
	Preventative medicine on breeding farms.

Feeds for horses: Advantages and Disadvantages.

Friday (Day 2)

	What’s new in horse nutrition research to maximise productivity.
	Examination of the post foaling mare and foal heat breeding.
	Fertility evaluation of the stallion (What is fertility?).

THE FOAL

	Immune Problems.
	Respiratory problems of foals.
	Joint Ill.
	Urinary Tract Problems.
	Diarrhoea.
	Deviated Legs.
	Tendon Problems.

Saturday (Day 3)
ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES

	Anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of the mare and stallion.
	Breeding management - Collection and evaluation of semen.
	- Factors affecting sperm production.
	Pastures: A winning resource.
	Normal and abnormal foals: How to pick up problems early.
	Artificial insemination, extenders and transporting semen.
	New developments in orthopaedic disease and how they relate to foals.
	Embryo transfer.
	Breeding with frozen semen and freezing.