The Animal Science Short Course Program at Southern Illinois University is pleased to announce their two upcoming short courses in equine reproduction: A 2.5-Day Stallion Semen Short Course: From Collection to Cooling and Freezing and a 2.5-Day Mare Artificial Insemination Short Course at SIU on April 9–11 (Stallion Semen Course) and April 12–14 (Artificial Insemination Course), 2026. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to learn and get hands-on experience about reproduction in horses, and to gain knowledge on semen handling and/or artificial insemination, whether to build your resume/CV or to be a competitive applicant when you enter the job market. More information on Stallion Semen Handling here. More information on Mare Artificial Insemination here.
There are only a few spots available, so be sure to register as soon as you can!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Short Course Program administrator Kendall Hyde at kendall.hyde@siu.edu or call the SIU Animal Science Short Course Program at (618) 319-3903.