At the end of this elective the participant will be able to:
- Basic breeding soundness examination
- Semen collection
- Semen assessment: basic & advanced techniques
- Processing & preparing semen for chilled shipment
- Freezing, thawing and storing frozen semen
- Equipment, supplies and space requirements for semen collection, analysis, handling, freezing and storage
- Describe the unique anatomy of the reproductive tract of the bitch
Identify various intrauterine AI techniques
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Describe various methods for AI
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Understand the importance of pre-breeding, gestational, and periparturient care; nutrition; and overall health of the breeding bitch
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Understand basic physiologic differences in the pregnant bitch versus the non-pregnant bitch
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Become familiar with the most common periparturient disorders
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Be able to implement appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment protocols for the most common periparturient disorders