Mare and Stallion Reproduction with Focus on Management for Breeding - 18 Nov 2025

The morning will be made up of lectures providing delegates with a practical evidence- based approach to managing the mare for insemination and approach to the subfebrile mare.  The afternoon will be lab based concluding with an informal case-based discussion.

Lunch and refreshments provided.

Course Description

 

The morning lectures will provide delegates with a practical evidence- based approach to managing the mare for insemination and approach to the subfebrile mare. Surgical reproductive procedures will then be discussed. The morning will conclude with a lecture on advanced assisted reproductive techniques currently utilised in equine reproduction. The afternoon will start with discussion of stallion management for breeding. The lab-based session in the afternoon will allow delegates carry out semen analysis and processing. Candidates will also be able to perform techniques used in a mare breeding soundness examinations, on specimens. The afternoon will conclude with an informal case-based discussion, covering a wide range of topics.

 

Learning outcomes

·       Develop an evidence-based approach to breeding the mare and managing common subfertility issues of the mare

·       Develop understanding of surgical reproductive procedures and when they are indicated

·       Develop understanding of the advanced assisted reproductive techniques currently available in equine reproduction

·       Develop and theoretical and practical approach to management of the stallion, semen collection and processing

·       Develop practical skills in semen analysis and processing

·       Develop practical skills in performing and interpreting mare endometrial culture, cytology and biopsy

Speakers

Anna Mitchell BVM&S DACT MRCVS B&W Equine

Monica Morganti DACT DECAR MRCVS Twemlows Stud

Alex Gillen MA MS VetMB CertAVP DipACVS DipECVS FHEA MRCVS University of Liverpool

Kelly Harrison-Tait BSc(Hons) BVSc CertAVP(ESM) MRCVS B&W Equine