---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Patsie T Cannon <[log in to unmask]> Date: Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 2:41 PM Subject: AI Training School near Athens, Georgia To: [log in to unmask] *THREE DAYS OF CLASSROOM AND HANDS-ON BREEDING FOCUSING ON THE MOST UP-TO-DATE CATTLE ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION METHODS* *NE GA Livestock Auction* *Athens Georgia* * Dates: January 17 - 19, 2015* * Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM* * Classroom Work: NE GA Livestock Cafeteria * * 1200 Winterville Rd* * Athens, GA 30605* * Cow Practice: NE GA Livestock Pens - Athens, GA* 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. 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-serve basis. Complete this form and return it with a check for the appropriate amount payable to: *Allen Southard (678) 617-2945 <%28678%29%20617-2945>* * 5040 Hwy 52* *Gillsville, GA 30543* *OR contact James Umphrey at [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>.* *Special note: Due to current cattle prices and limited availability of cows, we must have all forms and fees to Allen Southard by January 5, 2015.* *PLEASE ENROLL ME FOR THE AI MANAGEMENT SCHOOL* *Athens, GA * January 17 – 19, 2015* NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS *For those younger than 21 as of January 17, 2015* 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 pen for lecture sessions.* *ALL FORMS AND FEES DUE TO ALLEN SOUTHARD BY JANUARY 5, 2015!* -- Ricky Wheeler Area Animal Science Teacher Central Region - Agricultural Education 101 North Main Street Room 318 Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 478/595-5351 (c)