Breeder Symposium

Postponed until April 2026

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Reproduction Service is staffed by faculty specialists who are board-certified by the American College of Theriogenologists and is supported by residents training in the specialty of theriogenology.Provide high-quality routine and emergency reproductive services to breeders and producers of small and large animals. Assist veterinarians with consultations on reproductive cases. Maintain a state-of-the-art reproductive laboratory and privately owned frozen semen bankGabriela Carneiro de Sousa, DVM Resident/MS Student , Theriogenology Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT Clinical Associate Professor Theriogenology Amanda Havens, LVT, PRN support

April 2026

Date and registration will be announced in 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Dani Ingalls.

 

Join us for the annual Theriogenology Club Breeder Symposium, a full-day event designed for breeders, students, and veterinary professionals. The symposium will feature engaging presentations and discussions on current topics in theriogenology.

  • In-person registration: $100 (includes breakfast and lunch)

  • Virtual registration: $75

All proceeds will support the Theriogenology Club and the VMCVM Theriogenology residents.

In-person attendees will enjoy not only meals but also:

  • A chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle

  • An opportunity to shop exclusive Theriogenology Club merchandise

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and support the next generation of theriogenologists!

 


 

SPEAKER INFORMATION

 

Kara Kolster, DVM '04, DACT

Medical Director, Springfield Veterinary Center

"Special Delivery: Neonate Care" and "Repro Team Communications: 20 Crucial Questions"

Orsolya Balogh, DVM, PhD, DACT

Associate Professor, Theriogenology

"Whelping and Dystocia: What is the Research Telling Us?"

Julie Cecere, DVM '09, MS '12, DACT

Clinical Professor, Theriogenology

"Semen on Ice: Best Practices for Studs" and "Repro Team Communications: 20 Crucial Questions"

Gabriela Carneiro de Sousa, DVM

Resident, Theriogenology

"Post-Partum Conditions: How to Recognize Early Signs"

Barbara Follett, BVM&S

Resident, Theriogenology

"Before the Whelping Box: Managing Breeding Stock"