---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Patsie T Cannon <[log in to unmask]> Date: Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 1:35 PM Subject: AI Training School near Athens, Georgia To: "Patsie T. Cannon" <[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: May 20 - 22, 2016* * 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: $400. 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* *Contacts: James Umphrey - [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>* * Mark Wilburn - [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>* *Special note: Due to current cattle prices and limited availability of cows, all forms and fees must be received by Allen Southard by May 13, 2016.* *PLEASE ENROLL ME FOR THE ABS AI MANAGEMENT SCHOOL* *Athens, GA * May 20 - 22, 2016* NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS *For those younger than 21 as of May 20, 2016:* 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 TO ALLEN SOUTHARD BY MAY 13, 2016!* *Allen Southard* *(678) 617-2945 <%28678%29%20617-2945>* *5040 Hwy. 52* *Gillsville, GA 30543* -- Ricky Wheeler Area Animal Science Teacher Central Region - Agricultural Education 101 North Main Street Room 318 Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 478/595-5351 (c)