03/21/2023
AABP Edwin Robertson Beginning Embryo Transfer Seminar
July 31-Aug 2, 2023
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), with the support from the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA), will hold a three-day embryo transfer seminar for beginners July 31 - August 2, 2023, at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va. If you want to learn embryo transfer or if you have begun and are struggling, this seminar is for you. You will be taught the most up-to-date techniques by a staff with years of experience at your side. Registration is limited to 20 veterinarians who are members of AABP. If you are not a current member of AABP, you can join by going to https://aabp.org/dues/paydues.asp. Please note that it takes up to 3 business days to process dues renewals and then you will need to return to this site to register if there is still availability in the seminar.
Superovulated cows will be provided for each student to collect, and then search for, evaluate, and freeze embryos on their own. Microscopes, freezers, and all ET equipment will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any equipment with you. All techniques will be discussed and demonstrated on donor cows before you begin your work on the practice cows. Superovulation, collection, freezing, transfer, estrus synchronization, donor scheduling, and embryo morphology will all be discussed in detail. We will also include a discussion on transferring fresh and frozen IVF-derived embryos.
A highly qualified faculty of experts teaching the seminar includes Joel Anderson, DVM (Cross Country Genetics); Bill Croushore, DVM (White Oak Veterinary Clinic); Sam Edwards, DVM (Harrogate Genetics International); Greg Schueller, DVM (Sunshine Genetics); and Ashley Swenson DVM (Midwest Embryo Transfer Service). In addition, a certificate for 24 RACE-approved CE credits will be available through AABP for this hands-on seminar.
Find information and register at https://aabp.org/seminars/display_seminar.asp?seminar=2023%20AABP%20ET%20Seminar. As part of the registration, the AETA is giving one free annual membership to the association and one free registration to its annual conference to every attendee. As part of the registration, the AETA is giving one free annual membership to the association and one free registration to its annual conference to every attendee.
For those flying into Roanoke, Va., we will make our best effort to provide transportation if needed. We have secured a rate of $123 per night (plus taxes) at the Hilton Garden Inn Blacksburg which is walking distance to the seminar location. Call 540-552-5005 and ask for the American Association of Bovine Practitioners block or book online at www.blacksburg.hgi.com and enter the group code under special rates: AABP23 to make a reservation. The group rate is available through 06/30/2023 or until the group block sells out, whichever comes first.
