AKC Member Club www.lancasterkennelclub.org Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc.
is proud to host a One Day Seminar CANINE REPRODUCTION FOR DOG BREEDERS
Presented by Dr. Melissa Goodman DVM
August 25, 2018
Millersville University Bolger Conference Center at Gordinier Hall 40 James Street Millersville, PA 17551
About the speaker: Dr. Melissa Goodman is a 1979 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, and a 1983 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. After 5 years in small animal practice she joined International Canine Genetics, Inc. where she received specialized training in small animal reproduction and became Vice President of Veterinary Services. Dr. Goodman is Board Qualified in the American College of Theriogenology (the veterinary specialty encompassing canine reproduction); is a past board member of the Society for Theriogenology; and maintains a specialty practice in the reproduction of dogs and cats in suburban Philadelphia, PA. She has authored numerous publications in the field of canine reproduction for both veterinarians and dog breeders, and is a regular speaker to both groups. Dr. Goodman exhibits and breeds Golden Retrievers; is active in conformation, field, agility and obedience events; is a past Director of the Golden Retriever Club of America, and a past Chairman of the GRCA Health & Genetics Committee.
CANINE REPRODUCTION SEMINAR FOR DOG BREEDERS Presented by Melissa Goodman, DVM
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Introductions
9:10 a.m. OVULATION TIMING – REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY Understanding your bitch’s cycle
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. OVULATION TIMING – TOOLS Part I Behavior, physical changes, vaginal cytology, vaginoscopy
10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. OVULATION TIMING – TOOLS Part II Hormonal Testing
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OVULATION TIMING – TIMING BREEDINGS Estimating vs. identifying fertile period Maximize you chance of conception
12:00 p.m. LUNCH
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION TECHNIQUES Understand pros and cons of vaginal, transcervical and surgical approaches 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Natural Breeding and Side-by-Side Fresh Semen AI Breed as close as possible to what nature intended
2:00 p.m. – 2: 45 p.m. Shipped Chilled Extended Semen Ship semen instead of the bitch
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. FROZEN SEMEN BREEDING Preserve those genes for the future
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. QUESTIONS
AKC Member Club www.lancasterkennelclub.org
CANINE REPRODUCTION FOR DOG BREEDERS Seminar is open to Breeders of AKC Recognized Breeds
August 25, 2018 Millersville University Bolger Conference Center at Gordinier Hall 40 James Street Millersville, PA 17551
Cost $ 75.00 per person includes Continental Breakfast and Luncheon Buffet
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – AUGUST 10, 2018 Mail checks and registration form to: Lancaster Kennel Club, Inc. Attn: Breeders Seminar P.O. Box 7511 Lancaster Pa. 17604 Directions and parking information is available at: www.lancasterkennelclub.org Questions – email to: [email protected]
Lancaster Kennel Club will not be responsible for damage, loss, or injury to person or property. Dogs (Except verified service dogs) are not allowed in any Millersville Building
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