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Equine Reproduction           This course will encompass the fundamentals of equine reproductive anatomy and physiology as a foundation for the understanding and utilization of that knowledge to study and become familiar with the care and management of the breeding stallion and the broodmare.           Management and care of the pregnant mare as well as foaling procedures and complications will be addressed in detail. Immediate neonatal care and postnatal care of the mare and foal will be discussed.          The practical aspects of the overall management of an equine breeding program will be detailed; including the status and practical aspects of artificial insemination, shipped cooled semen, frozen semen and embryo transfer in the industry today.          Breeding farm record keeping and analysis will also be examined.          The instructor is Dr. Jack Sales, DVM.          Required reading: Manual of Equine Reproduction                                        (Terry Blanchard, 2nd Edition)           This book may be purchased at amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com           Suggested reading:  • Breed for Success  (R.E. Riley, 2nd Edition)           Suggested viewing:  • Foaling Fundamentals (video)           The suggested book and video may be ordered online through the College Book Store.                Lesson One:                        Equine Reproduction: Terms and Facts                        Anatomy and Physiology of the Stallion               Lesson Two:                        Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare               Lesson Three:                         Manipulation of Estrus in the Mare               Lesson Four:                         Broodmare Management               Lesson Five:                         Infertility in the Mare               Lesson Six:                         Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management of the Pregnant Mare               Lesson Seven:                         Fetal Development,  Abortion, Induced Parturition and Dystocia in the Mare               Lesson Eight:                         Neonatal Management and Common Neonatal Diseases                         Orphan Foal Management                         Foal Management During the First Six Months                Lesson Nine:                         Artificial Insemination – Shipped Cooled Semen – Embryo Transfer                 Lesson Ten:                         Breeding Records                      HOW TO TAKE THE COURSE Breyer State University      Work towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Equine Studies Click here for more information.... Click here to enroll......        Professional Horse Trainer Certification      Earn a certificate after passing the course and then work towards becoming a certified Professional Horse Trainer Click here for more information..... Click here to sign up.... . Professional Riding Instructor Certification      Earn a certificate after passing the course and then work towards becoming a certified Professional Riding Instructor Click here for more information..... Click here to sign up...                               •  Start any program at anytime - no waiting for a semester to begin                               •  Course completion deadline is one year from enrollment.                               •  Work one-on-one with your instructor                               •  You can take just one course.  For more information email HorseCoursesOnline  Click Here.