---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Patsie T Cannon <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 5:34 PM Subject: AI Training School near Calhoun, Georgia To: [log in to unmask] *ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SCHOOL* * * *THREE DAYS OF CLASS ROOM AND HANDS-ON BREEDING FOCUSING ON THE* *MOST UP-TO-DATE CATTLE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION METHODS* *AT THE CALHOUN STOCKYARDS IN CALHOUN, GEORGIA* ** ** * Dates:* *March 8 – 10, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.***** ** ** * Classroom Work: Calhoun, Georgia, Stockyards Indoor Sale Arena* * * * Cow Practice:* *Calhoun Stockyards holding pens***** ** ** The ABS Global AI Management School offers students the opportunity to learn AI techniques and herd management under skilled supervision. The curriculum includes Anatomy and Reproduction; Reproduction and Fertility; Heat Detection; Nutrition; Principles of Genetics and Sire Selection; Herd Management Success; Proper Semen Placement; and Insemination Practice. Also, Synchronization of Beef Cattle and Planned Breeding of Dairy Heifers will be introduced. This is a comprehensive course consisting of 24 hours of instruction: 14 hours in the classroom and 10 hours in lab working with cattle.**** ** ** REGISTRATION FEE: $350 for Adults and $300 for College and High School Students. This covers the cost of supplies and practice cows used at the school. This program is limited to 15 students in order to insure as much one-to-one help during practice as possible. Therefore, registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We offer a discount on the 2nd or 3rd attendee from the same family or farm operation.**** ** ** Complete this form and return it with a check for the appropriate amount payable to: **** **** *Allen Southard (678) 617-2945 OR Chris Franklin (706) 263-2008; [log in to unmask]* * 5040 Hwy. 52 6472 Hwy. 2* * **Gillsville, GA 30543 Dalton, GA 30721* **** *Special note: Due to current cattle prices and limited availability of cows, we must have all forms and fees by February 28, 2013.* * * * * *PLEASE ENROLL ME FOR THE AI MANAGEMENT SCHOOL* *Calhoun GA * March 8 – 10, 2013* ** ** NAME * * ** ** ADDRESS * * * * CITY * *STATE * * ZIP* * ** ** TELEPHONE NUMBER* * * * EMAIL ADDRESS* * ** ** *For those younger than 21 as of March 8, 2013:* ** ** AGE * *DATE OF BIRTH * ***** * * *Additional Note - You will need a change of clothes and a pair of rubber boots for the cow practice sessions. In addition, please bring a note pad and pencil for lecture sessions.* ** ** *All forms and fees due by February 28, 2013.*** * * *Allen Southard Chris Franklin* *5040 Hwy. 52 6472 Hwy. 2* *Gillsville, GA 30543 Dalton, GA 30721 * *678/617-2945* *706/263-2008 * **** ** ** ** ** -- Ricky Wheeler Area Animal Science Teacher Central Region - Agricultural Education 101 North Main Street Room 318 Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 478/595-5351 (c)