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••• Outreach Program
Program Objectives
To serve as a resource for veterinarians by providing accurate and up-to-date information on equine reproductive physiology; reproductive management; and the clinical diagnosis and treatment of equine reproductive pathology.
To serve as a resource for horse owners and breeders by providing accurate and up-to-date information on equine reproductive physiology and reproductive management.
Activities
Outreach objectives are met by providing educational seminars and wet labs both on and off campus, and by providing direct one-on-one consultation in person, by telephone or by e-mail. Approximately 3 to 5 consultations are handled each week by the faculty of the equine program. In addition, specialized clinical equine reproductive services are provided to horse owners and veterinarians on a referral basis.
Services for veterinarians The faculty of the equine reproduction program work closely with National Veterinary Associations and the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association to provide continuing education seminars/wet labs and other educational resources to practicing veterinarians. Recently conducted continuing education seminars/wet labs include:
• November, 2003 - Assisted Reproduction Wet Lab, Co-Sponsored by the American Association of Equine Practioners, Society for Theriogenology and American College of Theriogenologists, Baton Rouge, LA. Topic: Transvaginal Ultrasound-Guided Follicle Aspiration in Mares.
• October, 2003, Wild West Veterinary Conference, Reno, NV. Topics:
Reproductive Physiology and Clinical Pharmacology of the Mare
Reproductive Management of the Mare When Using Fresh, Shipped-Cooled or Frozen Semen
Breeding the Problem Mare
Breeding Management of the Stallion When Using Fresh or Cooled-Transported Semen
Recent Developments in Equine Reproduction
New Assisted Reproductive Techniques for Horses • September, 2003, Society for Theriogenology Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio. Topic: Use of A Compounded Proprietary Long-Acting Progesterone Formulation for Pregnancy Maintenance in Mares.
• American Association of Equine Practitioners Focus Meeting, July, 2003, Ft. Collins, CO. Topic: Current Status of Equine Cloning.
• American Association of Equine Practitioners Focus Meeting, July, 2003, Ft. Collins, CO. Topic: The Use of Nuclear Transfer to Produce Cloned Horse Pregnancies from Adult Cumulus Cells.
• American Association of Equine Practitioners Focus Meeting, July, 2003, Ft. Collins, CO. Topic: Effect of Uterine Lavage Performed Immediately Prior to Insemination on Fertility in Mares.
• November, 2002 - Equine Reproduction Seminar Sponsored by Pacific Equine PLLC., Monroe, WA.
• September, 2002 - Equine Reproduction Workshop Sponsored by NERL and the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association, Moscow, ID.
• February, 2002 - Equine Reproduction Seminar Sponsored by Spokane Equine Hospital, Spokane, WA.
• February, 2002 - Equine Reproduction Seminar Sponsored by College of Southern Idaho, Caldwell, ID.
• February, 2002 - Equine Reproduction Seminar Sponsored by Purina Mills, Inc., Caldwell, ID.
• January, 2002 - Equine Semen Freezing Workshop Sponsored by Lewiston Veterinary Hospital, Lewiston, ID.
• October, 2001 - Equine Reproduction Seminar Sponsored by Pacific Equine PLLC., Monroe, WA.
• August, 2001 - Equine Reproduction Workshop Sponsored by NERL and the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association, Moscow, ID.
• April, 2001 - Equine Reproduction Seminar Sponsored by Spokane Equine Hospital, Spokane, WA.
• February, 2001 - Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, Minneapolis, MN.
• January, 2001 - Winter Meeting of the Montana Veterinary Medical Association, Bozeman, MT.
• August, 2000 - Equine Reproduction Workshop, Boise, ID.
• January, 2000 - Advanced Large Animal Reproductive Ultrasonography Course, Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Pullman, WA.
• June, 1998 - Equine Embryo Transfer and Shipped Semen Workshop, Moscow, ID.
Other educational services include publishing articles in the bimonthly newsletter of the Idaho Veterinary Medical Association. Recently published articles include:
• Breeding Management of the Mare.
• Stallion Semen Part I: Collection and Evaluation.
• Stallion Semen Part II: Preparation for Insemination.
• Breeding Soundness Evaluation of the Mare.
• Research Compares the use of hCG and Ovuplant for Inducing Ovulation in Mares.
• Follow-up to Ovuplant Study.
• Artificial Lighting for Stallions.
• The Society for Theriogenology: Something for Everyone.
• Persistent Mating-Induced Endometritis.
• Recent Research at NERL on Effective Treatment of Persistent Mating-Induced Endometritis.
• Recent Research at NERL on the Use of a Compounded Proprietary Long-Acting Progesterone Formulation for Maintenance of Pregnancy in Mares.
Services for horse owners and breeders The faculty of the equine reproduction program work closely with horse clubs/organizations and veterinary clinics in Idaho and surrounding states to provide educational seminars to their members and clientele. Recently conducted educational seminars include:
• November, 2003 - Annual Meeting of the Idaho Horse Council, Pocatello, ID. Topic: Equine cloning.
• November, 2003 - Leadership Idaho Agriculture, Moscow, ID. Topic: Equine cloning.
• October, 2003 - University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Agriculture Ambassadors, Moscow, ID. Topic: Equine cloning.
• October, 2003 - Washington State University Student Chapter of the Society for Theriogenology, Pullman, WA. Topic: Equine cloning.
• October, 2003 - Spokane Agriculture Bureau, Spokane, WA. Topic: Equine cloning.
• June, 2003 - LDS youth group, Moscow, ID. Topic: Equine reproduction and equine cloning.
• February, 2003 - University of Idaho Horsemen’s Club, Moscow, ID. Topic: Equine reproduction and equine cloning.
• February, 2003 - Sponsored by Asotin County (WA) 4-H Club, Moscow, ID.
• January, 2003 - Sponsored by Hilt Veterinary Service, Great Falls, MT.
• November, 2002 - Annual Meeting Idaho Horse Council, Boise, ID.
• November, 2002 - Sponsored by Idaho Farm Bureau, Moscow, ID.
• October, 2002 - Sponsored by Kootenai County 4-H Leaders, Coeur d’Alene, ID.
• October, 2002 - Sponsored by North Idaho Cattlemen’s Association, Worley, ID.
• June, 2002 - Sponsored by Idaho State 4-H Association, Moscow, ID.
• April, 2002 - Sponsored by Latah County 4-H Club, Moscow, ID.
• March, 2002 - Sponsored by Ann Beckner Foundation, Potlatch, ID.
• March, 2002 - Sponsored by Eagle Fern Veterinary Hospital, Estacada, OR.
• January, 2002 - Sponsored by Benewah County 4-H Club, St. Maries, ID.
• November, 2001 - Annual Meeting Idaho Horse Council, Idaho Falls, ID.
• December, 2000 - Sponsored by HR Enterprises, Lewiston, ID.
• November, 2000 - Annual Meeting Idaho Horse Council, Boise, ID.
• March, 2000 - Sponsored by Spokane Equine Hospital, Spokane, WA.
• February, 2000 - Sponsored by Hilt Veterinary Service, Great Falls, MT.
• May, 1999 - Sponsored by Equi-Fest Idaho, Blackfoot, ID.
• February, 1999 - Sponsored by Spokane Equine Hospital, Spokane, WA.
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