ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SCHOOL
Dates: October 11 – 13, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Classroom Work: Calhoun, Georgia, Stockyards Indoor Sale Arena
Cow Practice: Calhoun Stockyards holding pens
The ABS Global AI Management School offers students the opportunity to learn AI techniques and herd management under skilled supervision. The curriculum includes Anatomy and Reproduction; Reproduction and Fertility; Heat Detection; Nutrition; Principles of Genetics and Sire Selection; Herd Management Success; Proper Semen Placement; and Insemination Practice. Also, Synchronization of Beef Cattle and Planned Breeding of Dairy Heifers will be introduced. This is a comprehensive course consisting of 24 hours of instruction: 14 hours in the classroom and 10 hours in lab working with cattle.
REGISTRATION FEE: $350. This covers the cost of supplies and practice cows used at the school. This program is limited to 15 students in order to insure as much one-to-one help during practice as possible. Therefore, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Complete this form and return it with a check for $350 payable to:
Allen Southard (678) 617-2945
5040 Hwy. 52
Gillsville, GA 30543
OR contact James Umphrey at james.umphrey@genusplc.com.
Special note: Due to current cattle prices and limited availability of cows, we must have all forms and fees to Allen Southard by October 1, 2014.
Additional Note – You will need a change of clothes and a pair of rubber boots for the cow practice sessions. In addition, please bring a note pad and pen for lecture sessions.
All forms and fees due to Allen Southard by October 1.
Allen Southard
5040 Hwy. 52
Gillsville, GA 30543
678/617-2945
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