Overview:
Limerick Chamber Skillnet, in conjunction with Munster Bovine, are delighted to offer this Department of Agriculture approved DIY AI Refresher course, delivered by a Munster Bovine.
Relevant trainer certification:
-Dennis Howard MVB cert DHH – Vet responsible for delivery of theory days, technical content and supervision of practical training.
-Dennis graduated from the veterinary college in UCD in 2002 and completed a post graduate certificate in dairy herd health in 2011. 17 years’ experience in mixed practice. Technical manager with Munster Bovine since 2018 with responsibility for training, monitoring and management of AI technicians, monitoring bull fertility and delivery of herd health programme.
-Two experienced AI technicians are present to deliver the practical training on farm.
Programme Content
Theory session – 2 hours
- Review anatomy of bovine reproductive tract.
- Review oestrus cycle and reproductive physiology.
- Reproductive tracts from abattoir – anatomy and practicing AI technique.
- Review best practice for handling of frozen semen.
- Using equipment – flasks, thawing units, guns, sheaths etc
- Demonstration and practice of using equipment including thawing straws and loading AI guns.
- Review best practice for successful use of frozen semen.
Practical session – 2 hours
- Expert tuition from experienced technicians and veterinary supervisor.
- 50 different cows available for the session.
Students get huge opportunity to practice AI technique under expert guidance
Date & Time: Thursday 4th April 2024, 10:30 to 15:00 approx
Location: Will be announced prior to arrival and will be based on a farm in the Limerick area.
Fees/Admission:
Choose to pay by credit card (3.4% credit card payment fee applies) or be invoiced during registration.
Invoice will be issued by Limerick Chamber Skillnet to your email address. Invoice will contain a link through which to pay by credit card, or you can choose to pay by bank transfer to the bank details on the invoice.
Please ensure to include your name in the reference info of your bank transfer.
Payment required to secure your place.
Per person fee without Limerick Chamber Skillnet Discount; €250
Per person fee with 33.3% Limerick Chamber Skillnet Discount: € 168
Please note Skillnet discount is only available to companies and sole traders registered in the Republic of Ireland and to non-governmental organisations.
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