Training Materials - All Animals

Description

Pathways to Pregnancy and Parturition - Second Edition
Author, P.L. Senger  
Published in 2003
• Contains a glossary
• Special section at the end of each chapter for fun reproductive facts called
"Further Phenomena for Fertility"
• 203 total full color graphics (diagrams, artistic renditions, graphs and charts)
• 239 total full color photographic images

Training Materials - Bovine

Stroud Video Library
These excellent training videos are made specifically for practitioners looking to broaden their skill range.   Produced by  Dr. Brad Stroud of Stroud Veterinary Embryo Service.  These videos are available in VHS or DVD format. 

To view a complete list of language and format options for the Stroud Video Library click on this link.

Bovine Reproductive Ultrasound: A training video
Running time:  65 minutes
This video emphasizes fetal sexing.  It also gives excellent coverage of early pregnancy diagnosis, early embryonic death, uterine and ovarian anatomy, ovarian superovulation response, ovarian cyst diagnosis and treatment evaluation, transvaginal ovum pickup, & multiple pregnancy diagnosis.

Bovine Fetal Sexing: A video tutorial
Running time:  75 minutes
This video is an excellent learning tool that prepares practitioners for the mulititude of 'less than ideal' circumstances encountered on the farm.  The tape also includes  'in-field' footage of 52 clinical examinations and offers invaluable tips on the use of trans-rectal probes and the manipulation of the gravid uterus.

Direct Transfer of Frozen Bovine Embryos   
Running time:  37 minutes
This video provides a concise training tool for the practitioner new to the 'direct transfer' technique or the training of field technicians.  The utilization of skilled technicians for embryo implantation transfer is an excellent way to greatly improve the overall efficiency of any ET practice.

Training Courses – Bovine and Caprine

Embryo Splitting
This intensive two-day course covers:
• Theory of embryo splitting and biopsy
• Selection and maintenance of equipment
• Preparation of materials
• Practical training in embryo splitting and biopsy
• Economic considerations
 
Embryo Sexing
This intensive three-day course covers:
• Theory of embryo biopsy and sexing
• Theory of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Selection and maintenance of equipment
• Practical aspects of laboratory design
• Practical training in embryo biopsy and sexing
• Freezing sexed embryos