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URL:https://sheptonvets.com/events/23rd-to-25th-october-full-ai-course/
SUMMARY:October 23rd to 25th – 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
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 r a paper copy? or would you like to share this course with one of your te
 am. Click the button above to download a printable version of the course d
 etails.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text
 ]\nCourse Agenda:\nDay 1\n\nA classroom session that begins by covering th
 e legislation relating to AI\, the anatomy of the female cow’s reproduct
 ive tract\, how and when to AI cows\, fertility management to maximise the
  chances of successful pregnancies\, how to thaw semen and load an AI guns
 . This session is interactive\, and we use lots of visual aids to aid unde
 rstanding and make this training memorable.\n\nA practical session follows
  using abattoir specimens to reinforce what was discussed in the theory se
 ssion.\n\nThe training cow replicates the anatomy and feel of a real cow. 
 She is used to give experience of passing an AI gun through the cervix bef
 ore moving onto real cows during day 2 and 3.\n\nDay 2\n\nThis day is spen
 t on farm with lots of cows to practice on. The purpose is this day is to 
 give you as much practice as possible at safely passing AI guns through co
 w’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 practi
 ce on. The purpose of this day is to consolidate skills picked up on day 1
  and 2 and continue practicing on live cows. There will be an informal ass
 essment at the end where you will AI cows with lube and we will ultrasound
  scan the cows to confirm positioning.\n\nFollow up session\n\nThis will b
 e offered 6- 8 weeks after your course if you live within an hour of Shept
 on Mallet. This session is used to check progression\, if you have had any
  difficulties these can be discussed and acted on as necessary.[/vc_column
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 ent="middle"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]\nCharlie\, Ann
 a and Rosie are experienced AI trainers\nOur AI courses are Vet led. Suppo
 rted by World Wide Sires Ltd for the delivery of practical elements with r
 eal cows on days 2 and 3.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=""]Our AI t
 raining is delivered and led by vets with support from an industry leading
  AI company Worldwide Sires.\n\nVet Charlie\, Rosie and Alan Steer from Wo
 rld Wide Sires are experienced AI trainers. Charlie typically delivers ou
 r classroom-based sessions on day 1\, with the help of our simulator. Rosi
 e and Alan then take delegates through the on farm practical sessions of d
 ays 2 and 3 with real cows in a real-life environment to build confidence 
 of the classroom learnings and apply those skills practically with real co
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 se Duration: \n3 Days\n\nCourse Format (e.g. in-person\, online\, hybrid):
 \nIn person\n\nCourse Materials Provided:\nCourse booklet provided on Day 
 1\n\nCourse location:\nClassroom theory – Shepton Vets Shepton Veterinar
 y Group Limited Allyn Saxon Drive Shepton Mallet BA4 5QH\n\nOn farm practi
 cal location -\nTBC\, farms around Shepton Mallet\n\nPrerequisites:\nDeleg
 ates must be 16 or over to attend this course. We limit places to 6 on thi
 s course. Booking early is recommended\n\nTo bring\nOn day 2 and 3 bring a
  clean pair of wellies\, waterproof trousers\, and a parlour top. Lunch is
  needed for day 2 and 3[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"
 ][vc_column_text css=""]Is lunch included?\nOnly on day 1\, please bring a
  packed lunch for day 2 and 3\n\nWhat sort of lunch?\nLunch will be a cold
  sandwich selection \n\nDietary requirements needed?\nPlease contact the 
 farm office if you have any dietary requirements\, we should be aware of\n
 \nCost/Fees:\n£550 + VAT per person\nA 50% deposit will be payable upon b
 ooking. The balance will be due before the course start date\n\nPayment op
 tions:\nYou will be contacted following your reservation to complete payme
 nt\, Alternatively please call the farm office directly. Please call the o
 ffice to make a payment following reservation online ***\n\nCancellation p
 olicies:\nCancellations up to 7 days before the course will result in a re
 fund. Please contact the office if you need to cancel\n\nEnrolment Process
 : \n\n 	Complete online reservation form  \n 	Await contact from our of
 fice team or call them directly in order to complete deposit payment  \n 
 	2 days prior to course date\, receive advanced course materials\n\nIf you
  have any questions\, please email training@sheptonvets.com or call 01749 
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 ][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text css=""]\n“Great learning experie
 nce\, amazing instructors\, and great facilities"\n"An informative course\
 , very good at boosting confidence”\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_co
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