Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Certificate in Equine Reproduction Technician
Olds, Canada
Certificate
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
Key Summary
Become a specialist in equine reproduction with the Equine Reproduction Technician certificate. This one year program — unique in Alberta — we’ll equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage or operate an equine breeding facility, taught from experienced instructors and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine.
Through hands-on instruction, you’ll gain proficiency with common modern reproductive techniques, such embryo transfer, AI and Transported Cooled Semen, as well as, the interpretation of ultrasounds. Over the course of the program, you’ll gain confidence in managing the process of breeding horses from semen collection and insemination, to managing synchronization, fertility throughout pregnancy, and caring for the mare during the foaling process on the commercial breeding/foaling operation at the College.
Term 1
Complete all of the following
- Online
- EQN2413 - Reproductive Fundamentals (3-0-0 hrs)
- EQN2414 - Maximizing Fertility in the Mare and Stallion (3-0-0 hrs)
Term 2
- Online
- EQN2401 - Breeding Management (3-0-0 hrs)
- EQN2402 - Foaling & Foal Management (3-0-0 hrs)
Term 3
Complete 1 of the following
- On Site
Completed the following:
- EQN2411 - Application of Breeding Management Techniques (0-12-0 hrs)
- EQN2412 - Applied Techniques for Foaling and Foal Management (0-6-0 hrs)
Olds College has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Owner/operator of a breeding operation.
- Manager of large breeding operations.
- Working with an equine veterinarian at a breeding farm or in an equine practice offering breeding services.
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