BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1@sheptonvets.com DTSTART:20240424T100000Z DTEND:20240426T160000Z DTSTAMP:20240820T182112Z URL:https://sheptonvets.com/events/24th-26th-april-full-ai-course/ SUMMARY:24th – 26th April AI Course DESCRIPTION:[vc_row full_width="stretch_row" css=".vc_custom_1712419149546{ background-color: #eaf0ee !important\;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column _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 umn_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" content_pla cement="middle" css=".vc_custom_1713777533396{background-color: #eaf0ee !i mportant\;}"][vc_column width="1/4"][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc _video link="https://youtube.com/shorts/ATfpnlNuet8"][/vc_column][vc_colum n width="1/4"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_colu mn_text]\nKey learning objectives: \n\n Understand and be able to perform best practice semen handling and safe AI technique\n\nCourse Topics Cover ed: \n\n The regulations and welfare considerations relating to artifici al insemination in the UK\n Anatomy of the cow’s reproductive tract\, o estrus detection\, fertility management and correct timing of AI\n The th eory of correct semen handling and AI technique\n Practical session using abattoir specimens on anatomy and AI gun placement\n Practical session u sing our model\, training cow on anatomy and AI gun placement\n Progressi ng to practical sessions using live cows to safely practice AI gun placeme nt and insemination technique\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column _inner][vc_video link="https://youtube.com/shorts/JbXzdotqfkc"][/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 reproductiv e tract\, how and when to AI cows\, fertility management to maximise the c hances 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 unders tanding and make this training memorable.\n\nA practical session follows u sing abattoir specimens to reinforce what was discussed in the theory sess ion.\n\nThe training cow replicates the anatomy and feel of a real cow. Sh e is used to give experience of passing an AI gun through the cervix befor e moving onto real cows during day 2 and 3.\n\nDay 2\n\nThis day is spent on farm with lots of cows to practice on. The purpose is this day is to gi ve 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 o f the cow.\n\nDay 3\n\nThis day is spent on farm with more cows to practic e 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 asse ssment 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 be offered 6- 8 weeks after your course if you live within an hour of Shepto n 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_ text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" content_placeme nt="middle" css=".vc_custom_1712820457897{background-color: #eaf0ee !impor tant\;}"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]\nCharlie\, Anna\, and Rosie are experienced AI trainers\nOur AI courses are Vet led[/vc_colu mn_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_single_image image="2888" i mg_size="medium" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_single_imag e image="1169" img_size="medium" alignment="center" css=""][/vc_column][vc _column width="1/6"][vc_single_image image="2887" img_size="medium" alignm ent="center" css=""][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row" css=".vc_custom_1712820336876{background-color: #eaf0ee !important\;}"][vc _column][vc_column_text css=""]\n“At the end of the course\, trainees we re able to safely perform AI on live cows\, and now all they needed to do is go away and build their experience. The AI course includes a follow-up session with individuals 6–8 weeks after their course to support their p rogression.”\nRosie Lyle\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row] [vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Course 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:\nClassroo m theory – Shepton Vets Shepton Veterinary Group Limited Allyn Saxon Dri ve Shepton Mallet BA4 5QH\n\nOn farm practical location -\nTBC\, farms aro und Shepton Mallet\n\nPrerequisites:\nDelegates must be 16 or over to atte nd this course. We limit places to 6 on this course. Booking early is reco mmended\n\nTo bring\nOn day 2 and 3 bring a clean pair of wellies\, waterp roof trousers\, and a parlour top. Lunch is needed for day 2 and 3[/vc_col umn_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text css=""]Is lunc h 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\nDietar y requirements needed?\nPlease contact the farm office if you have any die tary requirements\, we should be aware of\n\nCost/Fees:\n£550 + VAT per p erson\nA 50% deposit will be payable upon booking. The balance will be due before the course start date\n\nPayment options:\nYou will be contacted f ollowing your reservation to complete payment\, Alternatively please call the farm office directly. Please call the office to make a payment followi ng reservation online ***\n\nCancellation policies:\nCancellations up to 7 days before the course will result in a refund. Please contact the office if you need to cancel\n\nEnrolment Process: \n\n Complete online reserv ation form  \n Await contact from our office 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 em ail training@sheptonvets.com or call 01749 341 761[/vc_column_text][/vc_co lumn][/vc_row][vc_row full_width="stretch_row"][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_ single_image image="2881" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_column width=" 1/5"][vc_single_image image="2883" img_size="medium"][/vc_column][vc_colum n width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="2884" img_size="medium"][/vc_column] [vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="2885" img_size="medium"][/v c_column][vc_column width="1/5"][vc_single_image image="2886" img_size="me dium"][/vc_column][/vc_row] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sheptonvets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/ 03/courses-2.png CATEGORIES:Past Farm event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR