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Mare Artificial Insemination Course

Dates: April 12-14, 2026

Meets: Su, M and Tu from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Location: SIU Equine Teaching and Research Unit

Mare Artificial Insemination Short Course: $1,740.00 (deposit option available)

There is only one opening remaining at this time.

There is only one opening remaining at this time.

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This short course consists of more than 22 hours of instruction (about 10 hours of theoretical instruction/lecture and 12 hours of hands-on instruction in the lab) working with mares for artificial insemination. The course will cover several topics, including: semen evaluation and processing for insemination in mares, artificial insemination techniques, the mare estrous cycle and methods of manipulation, prediction of ovulation, and anovulatory conditions. Students will receive lots of hands-on practice in mare insemination using fresh, cooled, and frozen semen, and view demonstrations of ultrasonographic evaluation of mares’ reproductive status and deep intra-uterine insemination. Payments can be made online (preferentially) or by check/money order. Check or money order payments should be made to "Mare Artificial Insemination Short Course – FY 2026 – April 12-14, 2026". If you need to send payment in the mail, you must call or email and let us know it is being sent and include a tracking number. Additional Note: Please come dressed in long pants (preferably jeans) and close-toed shoes for each day of the short course. Fingernails must not extend past the fingertip and need to be trimmed if longer. Additionally, please bring something to take notes with (pen and paper, computer, etc.) for the lecture sessions. For any questions or concerns, please contact Kendall

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Additional Required Documentation: Prior to the start of the course, participants must submit a signed Release of Liability Form and a completed Photo Release Form. Please also bring one form of government-issued identification (driver's license or passport) and proof of health insurance coverage to the course. Click HERE to download the required forms and course information.
Fee: $1,740.00

Deposit Option: pay $870.00 now with the remaining $870.00 due before April 12, 2026

SIU Equine Teaching and Research Unit

2422 Union Hill Road
Carbondale, IL 62903

Eduardo Gastal

Date Day Time Location
04/12/2026Sunday9 AM to 6 PM SIU Equine Teaching and Research Unit
04/13/2026Monday9 AM to 6 PM SIU Equine Teaching and Research Unit
04/14/2026Tuesday9 AM to 6 PM SIU Equine Teaching and Research Unit

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