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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
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URL:https://sheptonvets.com/events/23rd-25th-april-diy-ai-course/
SUMMARY:24th- 26th September – DIY AI course
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 _text]\nAPHA approved DIY Artificial Insemination (AI) Course\nWhy choose 
 this course?\nIf you would like to learn how to safely and successfully ar
 tificially inseminate cows this course is for you. Shepton Vets have run m
 any AI courses over the years training delegates of all ages and backgroun
 ds.\n\nWe use a combination of classroom theory and on farm practical sess
 ions during this 3-day course. We have a training cow that is unique to Sh
 epton Vets AI courses that will help you learn this new skill.\n\nCompleti
 on of this course leads to a licenced AI certificate. We offer a follow up
  visit to your farm after the course to support progression[/vc_column_tex
 t][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][vc_column_text]\nAI refresher course
 s are available on request\nRefresher courses are for those who have done 
 a full AI course and hold an AI certificate. We regularly run these on a o
 ne-to-one basis on farm. These sessions are designed for those wanting to 
 improve their confidence with AI or for those that haven’t inseminated c
 ows recently. Perhaps you are just about to start serving and want to maxi
 mise your chances of generating as many pregnancies as possible.\n\nWe are
  often able to suggest some fine tuning to semen handling or gun placement
  that can improve AI results. Contact the office to find out more.[/vc_col
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 	Understand and be able to perform best practice semen handling and safe A
 I technique\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement="middle"][
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  regulations and welfare considerations relating to artificial inseminatio
 n in the UK\n 	Anatomy of the cow’s reproductive tract\, oestrus detecti
 on\, fertility management and correct timing of AI\n 	The theory of correc
 t semen handling and AI technique\n 	Practical session using abattoir spec
 imens on anatomy and AI gun placement\n 	Practical session using our model
 \, training cow on anatomy and AI gun placement\n 	Progressing to practica
 l sessions using live cows to safely practice AI gun placement and insemin
 ation technique\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_
 column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]\nCourse Agenda:\nDay 1\n\nA
  classroom session that begins by covering the legislation relating to AI\
 , the anatomy of the female cow’s reproductive tract\, how and when to A
 I cows\, fertility management to maximise the chances of successful pregna
 ncies\, how to thaw semen and load an AI guns. This session is interactive
 \, and we use lots of visual aids to aid understanding and make this train
 ing memorable.\n\nA practical session follows using abattoir specimens to 
 reinforce what was discussed in the theory session.\n\nThe training cow re
 plicates the anatomy and feel of a real cow. She is used to give experienc
 e of passing an AI gun through the cervix before moving onto real cows dur
 ing day 2 and 3.\n\nDay 2\n\nThis day is spent on farm with lots of cows t
 o practice on. The purpose is this day is to give you as much practice as 
 possible at safely passing AI guns through cow’s cervixes. Our vets will
  support you to optimise gun position inside of the cow.\n\nDay 3\n\nThis 
 day is spent on farm with more cows to practice on. The purpose of this da
 y is to consolidate skills picked up on day 1 and 2 and continue practicin
 g on live cows. There will be an informal assessment at the end where you 
 will AI cows with lube and we will ultrasound scan the cows to confirm pos
 itioning.\n\nFollow up session\n\nThis will be offered 6- 8 weeks after yo
 ur course if you live within an hour of Shepton Mallet. This session is us
 ed to check progression\, if you have had any difficulties these can be di
 scussed and acted on as necessary.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][v
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 ="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]\nCharlie\, Anna and Rosie are experienced A
 I trainers\nOur AI courses are Vet led. Supported by industry AI professio
 nal organisations for the delivery of practical elements with real cows on
  days 2 and 3.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=""]Charlie typically de
 livers our classroom based sessions on day 1\, with the help of our simula
 tor. Rosie and Anna then take delegates through the on farm practical sess
 ions of days 2 and 3 with real cows in a real life environment to build co
 nfidence of the classroom learnings and apply those skills practically wit
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 ""]Course Duration: \n3 Days\n\nCourse Format (e.g. in-person\, online\, h
 ybrid):\nIn person\n\nCourse Materials Provided:\nCourse booklet provided 
 on Day 1\n\nCourse location:\n\nDay 1: Shepton Vets training room\, Shepto
 n Vets Shepton Veterinary Group Limited\, Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet
  BA4 5QH\n\nDay 2 and 3: We aim to use farms within a 20-minute drive of S
 hepton Mallet.\n\nPrerequisites:\nDelegates must be 16 or over to attend t
 his course. We limit places to 6 on this course. Booking early is recommen
 ded\n\nTo bring\nOn day 2 and 3 bring a clean pair of wellies\, waterproof
  trousers\, and a parlour top and Lunch.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_c
 olumn width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]Is lunch included?\nOnly on day 1
 . Please contact the farm office if you have any special dietary requireme
 nts.\n\nCost/Fees:\n£550 + VAT per person A £100 deposit will be payable
  upon booking. The balance will be due 2 days before the course start date
 .\n\nPayment options:\nYou will be contacted following your reservation to
  complete your booking form and payment.\n\nCancellation policies:\nPlease
  note: Due to the need to notify APHA in advance of the course any cancell
 ations must be made up 14 working days in advance to receive a full refund
 . Please contact the office if you need to cancel. Further details are out
 lined in the booking form. Shepton Vets reserve the right to cancel a cour
 se if the minimum delegates number is not reached.\n\nEnrolment Process: 
 \n\n 	Complete online reservation form\n 	Await contact from our office te
 am or call them directly in order to complete deposit payment.\n 	Two days
  prior to course date\, receive advanced course materials\n\nIf you have a
 ny questions\, please email training@sheptonvets.com or call 01749 341 761
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 mazing instructors\, and great facilities"\n"An informative course\, very 
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