Aim

For veterinarians interested in learning the basic techniques and organisational aspects involved in the in vitro production of equine embryos, a hands-on workshop is organised.

Speakers

• Prof. Katrien Smits
• Jan Govaere
• Ilse Gerits
• Marion Papas

Program

Monday 17/10/2022

• 8u30 – 10u00: Presentation: OPU technique, clinical aspects
• 10u00 – 10u30: coffee break
• 10u30 – 12u00: Demonstration: OPU in the mare
• 12u00 - 13u30: lunch
• 13u30- 17u00: Workshop: (small group rotation) OPU in the mare and oocyte manipulation
• 18.30h : dinner

Tuesday 18/10/2022

• 8u30 – 10u00: Presentation: In vitro production of horse embryos: from oocyte to embryo
• 10u00 – 10u30: coffee break
• 10u30 – 12u00: Workshop: Handling of sperm and oocytes for ICSI
• 12u00 - 13u30: lunch
• 13u30 - 17u00: Workshop: ICSI, embryo cryopreservation and warming

Practical information and registration

Send your details (name, company, address, TVA) to Jan.Govaere@ugent.be. You will receive an invoice for € 1650, excl TVA.

Address

Department of Internal medicine, Reproduction and Population Medicine

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,

Salisburylaan 133

9820 Merelbeke

Belgium