---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Patsie T Cannon <[log in to unmask]> Date: Wed, Feb 19, 2014 at 3:17 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:* *May 16 - 18, 2014, 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 ALL participants. 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. A spot in the class is ONLY reserved once fees are paid in full with the application. Complete this form and return it with a check for the appropriate amount payable to: *Allen Southard (678) 617-2945 <%28678%29%20617-2945> Chris Franklin (706) 263-2008 <%28706%29%20263-2008>; [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>* * 5040 Hwy. 52 * *Gillsville, GA 30543 * *Special note: Due to current cattle prices and limited availability of cows, we must have all forms and fees by April 30, 2014.* *PLEASE ENROLL ME FOR THE AI MANAGEMENT SCHOOL* *Calhoun GA * May 16 - 18, 2014* NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS *For those younger than 21 as of May 16, 2014:* 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 April 30, 2014.* *Allen Southard * *5040 Hwy. 52 * *Gillsville, GA 30543 * *678/617-2945 <678%2F617-2945>* -- Ricky Wheeler Area Animal Science Teacher Central Region - Agricultural Education 101 North Main Street Room 318 Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 478/595-5351 (c)