Course outlines

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

We offer an intensive hands-on AI course with a max of 7 students in any one course.  By the end of day 3, all students will be fully versed in AI techniques and ready to put their new skills into practice on their own property or place of employment.

Please note that AI is a skill that requires ongoing practice in order to become proficient.  This course is designed for breeders, or people who work in the cattle industry.  If you are a hobby farmer or a farmer with a small herd, please give Stephen a call to discuss the suitability of this course for your individual circumstances.

Where are we located?

We have a terrific state-of-the-art training facility on our property at Latimores Road, Burrell Creek, NEW SOUTH WALES about 10 minutes out of the quaint historic town of Wingham.  The facility includes an airconditioned classroom for the theory and cattle bails built to the highest standard of safety for the hands-on practical.

How long is our course?

3 days, from 8.30am – 3.30pm.

What does our course cover?

The course is VERY hands-on and practical using live cattle, coupled with all relevant theory. 

Topics we cover are as follows:

  • Insemination equipment
  • Reproductive anatomy of the female cow
  • Semen storage, handling and thawing
  • Hygiene
  • Diseases of importance
  • Straw identification
  • Semen inventory
  • Heat detection
  • Synchronisation
  • Tank Care
  • EBVs
  • ABVs
  • Handling Liquid Nitrogen safely

And the all-important SIX sessions of insemination practice with cattle.

How many students are in each course?

Maximum of 7 students.  We limit numbers to small groups so that each student gets the most out of the training.

Are we approved and accredited?

Yes. Our course is animal ethics approved. Our NHIA accreditation number 295.

What is the cost?

$1800 plus GST for 3 days.  Total cost $1980.

 

PREGNANCY TESTING

We offer an intensive hands-on preg-testing course with a maximum of 4 students in any one course.  The course runs for 2 full days from 8.30am to 3.30pm.

By the end of the day, students will be fully versed in pregnancy testing and ready to put their new skills into practice on their own property or place of employment.

Please note that preg-testing is a skill that requires ongoing practice in order to become proficient.  This course is designed for breeders, or people who work in the cattle industry.  If you are a hobby farmer or a farmer with a small herd, please give me a call on 0438 600925 to discuss the suitability of this course for your individual circumstances.  

We strongly urge that you ONLY enrol in this course if you have at LEAST 30 cows to ‘preg test’ on your property or in your workplace.  The more cattle you have, the better.

Where are we located?

We have a terrific state-of-the-art training facility on our property at Latimores Road, Burrell Creek, NEW SOUTH WALES about 10 minutes out of Wingham in the beautiful Manning Valley.

Look for the sign on the right hand side of the road heading away from Wingham.

The facility includes an airconditioned classroom for theory and cattle bails built to the highest standard of safety for the practical hands-on sessions.

How long is our Preg Testing course?

2 days, from 8.30am – 3.30pm.

What does our course cover?

The course is VERY hands-on and practical using live cattle at different stages of pregnancy, coupled with all relevant theory. 

Topics we cover are as follows:

  • Anatomy of Female Reproductive Tract
  • Manual Palpation Practice
  • Learning to use the Ultrasound Machine

 And the all-important EIGHT practice sessions with cattle.

How many students are in each course?

Maximum of 4.  We limit numbers to small groups so that each student gets the most out of the training.  This course is very intensive with loads of practical – and the small numbers allow a very personalised training experience.

Is this course accredited?

No.  This course does NOT have a formal qualification.  As mentioned above we suggest that you ONLY enrol in this course if you have at LEAST 30 cows to ‘preg test’ on your property or in your workplace. 

What is the cost?

$1600 plus GST for 2 days.  Total cost $1760.

Contact us if you have any further questions or if you’d like to book a spot.