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Safe Capture Course Schedule

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"Chemical Immobilization of White-tailed Deer, Elk, Non-native Cervids, and Exotic Hoofstock"











Louisiana: Baton Rouge: LSU School of Veterinary Medicine: February 8-9, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Also enclosed is information on our

White-tailed Deer "Semen Production & Artificial Insemination" Workshop







"Chemical Immobilization of White-tailed Deer, Elk, Non-native Cervids, and Exotic Hoofstock"







This is Safe-Capture's Internationally Acclaimed Chemical Immobilization workshop. This workshop was presented at the World Deer Congress. This is a 16 hour information packed workshop, which includes 2 hours of hands on practice with the equipment. This workshop will be presented by Dr. Keith Amass, Dr. Mark Drew, Dr. Patrick Morris, and Dr. Kenneth Waldrup.







Topics to be discussed will include:





· Custom drug combinations and formulations which minimize induction times--the time from dart impact until the animal is immobilized. (Dr. Amass has drug combinations and techniques that will safely immobilize a White-tailed deer in 64 seconds, with drug combinations now mixed according to ambient temperature!)





· Safe and reliable drug and dosage recommendations for Deer, Elk, and Exotics in various levels of confinement--from tame animals in close captivity, to wild temperament animals that are in large enclosures or free ranging. (One drug combination or dosage does not fit all situations!)





· Proper injection sites to ensure rapid drug absorption and effects





· Capture strategies to minimize capture stress and mortality





· Advantages and disadvantages of the various commercially available darting systems including Pneu-dart, Telinject, Daninject, Palmer, Paxarms, and Distinject. Choosing the system to best fit your needs--Maximizing the utility of the projector you already have.





· Sighting Techniques in dart projectors to ensure accurate, atraumatic dart delivery





· Techniques and modifications which are necessary to have field accuracy and consistent results with currently manufactured darting systems and radiotracking devices.







· Dosage calculation





· How to re-dose animals incompletely immobilized on approach





· Superconcentrated drugs: Where to obtain and how to use them to give you a faster knockdown, and allow you to use smaller, less traumatic darts





· Post Immobilization Care of Deer, Elk, and Exotic Hoofstock: Species specific tips on proper body and head positioning to prevent aspiration, dart removal techniques to minimize tissue trauma and decrease the chance of a dart wound abscess





· Medical Monitoring: Assessment techniques to ensure the immobilized animal stays physiologically stable throughout the procedure





· Medical Emergencies associated with capture and handling: How to prevent, recognize, and treat bloat, capture myopathy, shock, hyperthermia, hypothermia, seizures, and other complications which can be avoided and managed in association with immobilization





· Immune suppression associated with capture and translocation





· When not to capture: The time of the year when Cervids are most susceptible to capture related mortality (and it's not rutting season)





· Accidental human exposure to immobilizing medications: Which drugs are dangerous to humans? What can you expect with accidental human exposure? Standard Operating Procedures to prevent human exposure to immobilizing drugs. How to coordinate with your physician and local poison control to develop protocols should an accidental exposure occur.







Hands-On Lab will include:







Safe Handling and Use of Immobilization Darts: Assembly, loading, unloading, and cleaning of the various brands available in the US.

Use of Safety Equipment for Prevention of Accidental Exposure to Anesthetic Drugs

Safe Handling and Use of Short and Long Range Projectors including: CO2, Air, and 22 blank powered projectors

Practice and Development of Proficiency with Pole Syringes

Practice and Development of Proficiency with Blowgun Delivery of Anesthetic Darts

Practice and Development of Proficiency with Radio-Tracking Darts.







This is a completely revised and updated program. The all new 175-page training manual: "Chemical Immobilization of Animals: Technical Field Notes 2011" will be distributed to all course participants, and certificates are awarded to those satisfactorily completing the program.



Use this link to access Detailed Presentation Outlines: www.safecapture.com/New/deerelkexotichoofstock.html













Our instructors are Zoo & Wildlife Veterinarians specializing in remote anesthesia. They are friendly, experienced, internationally recognized experts, who are easy to talk to, welcome questions, and have the answers you need. This is the most complete, up to date training program available on Chemical Immobilization, presented in an easy to understand manner, applicable to all experience levels.



Cost for this workshop is $625 for early registration and $675 for general registration. Those who have attended the workshop previously may attend again as a refresher for $375.







Chemical Immobilization has been well researched and accurately defined. If you have ever lost even 1 animal during an immobilization procedure, this workshop would have already paid for itself.





For more information visit our website at www.safecapture.com or contact us at:







Safe-Capture International, Inc., PO Box 206, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin 53572, Tel: 608-767-3071, FAX: 608-767-3072, E-Mail: [email protected]







"Semen Production and Artificial Insemination of White-tailed Deer"







Texas: Brenham: Washington County Fairgrounds: March 24, 2011







Texas: Cedar Creek: (just SE of Austin): McKinney Roughs Nature Center: September 14, 2011











This is a "Hands On" workshop, with step-by-step instruction discussing

Posterior Cervical/Transcervical Insemination, and Laparoscopic AI techniques,

as well as live and post-mortem Semen Collection







Frozen semen production is completely unregulated and unstandardized at this time



· understand the procedures involved



· know the right questions to ask



To ensure you are investing in healthy, fertile semen.





Using frozen semen requires very precise technique. Some people spend a great deal of time, energy, and money and end up with no pregnancies. This workshop will teach you the technical skills and techniques that are essential to maximize your conception rates.



This workshop consists of 7 hours of multi-media, lecture presentations and a 2 hour "Hands-on" workshop presented by wildlife veterinarians Dr. Mark Drew, Dr. Ken Waldrup, and Dr. Keith Amass.



This the most up to date resource on how to Collect, Process, Freeze, Store and Utilize Semen for Artificial Insemination of White-tailed Deer.





Lecture Topics to be Presented:





· Why artificial insemination? Are you ready? Developing a genetic plan

· Reproductive anatomy and physiology

· Understanding fertility cycles of white-tailed deer

· How are genetic traits inherited in white-tailed deer? Selecting superior bucks and does

· Optimum breeding time for maximum conception in does

· Optimal collection time for maximum sperm counts and fertility in bucks

· Semen collection by electroejaculation



· Alternative semen collection methods

· Factors which deleteriously affect semen quality

· Understanding semen extenders

· Semen freezing techniques

· Proper storage and handling of frozen semen

· Security: Ensuring you received semen from the buck you requested

· Step-by-step flowcharts are provided for semen collection, processing, freezing and storage

· Nutritional management for optimal conception

· Optimal breeding group ratios

· Synchronizing heat (estrus) in does - what works, what doesn't

· Detecting heat: Producing a "teaser buck" or vasectomized male

· Recommended timing of Insemination with frozen semen

· The French Straw technique

· Step-by-step flowcharts are provided for the entire insemination process in does

· Pregnancy diagnosis



· Supply sourcing



Hands-on Lab will Include:





· How to interpret a semen evaluation report



· How to evaluate semen by microscopic examination for optimal quality



· Instruction and practice with straw thawing devices, speculums, and insemination guns for transcervical insemination of does



· How to "split straws"



· Camera guided laparoscopic insemination equipment will be discussed, demonstrated, and available for use and practice by participants.

· Instruction and practice with the Apple Creek Whitetails "Inseminator" Technique



· Instruction and practice with electroejaculators for semen collection



· Preparing semen extenders

· Filling, sealing, and freezing straws

· Techniques to prevent sperm "Cold Shock"

· Placing and Removing CIDRS (a vaginal implant which allows you to bring all deer into heat on the same day)

· Cadaver specimens to understand reproductive anatomy

· Semen collection from hunted or deceased deer



All attendees will receive the 2011 Safe-Capture White-tailed Deer AI Manual covering all course presentations. (50 pages). Certificates will be awarded.







There will also be an additional presentation on the latest in Embryo Transfer, Embryo Splitting, and Cloning in White-tailed Deer!



Fees for this program are $825 for Early Registration (Registrations postmarked at least 30 days prior to the workshop date) and $875 for General Registration. Those who have attended the workshop previously may attend again as a refresher for $450.



Use this link to access Detailed Presentation Outlines: http://www.safecapture.com/New/deer&elk.html#AI







Instructor information, printable registration forms and electronic registration are available on our website: www.safecapture.com Brochures containing all workshop details and registration materials are also available by telephone (608-767-3071) or e-mail ([email protected]) request.





"Top quality, hands on, field tested, practical information"



"The Safe-Capture Workshop was some of the best money I've spent in the deer business."



"Don't buy frozen semen before you have attended this workshop!"







For more information visit our website at www.safecapture.com or contact us at:







Safe-Capture International, Inc., PO Box 206, Mount Horeb, Wisconsin 53572, Tel: 608-767-3071, FAX: 608-767-3072, E-Mail: [email protected]









"Chemical Immobilization of White-tailed Deer, Elk, and Non-Native Deer"

also returning to:







Montana: Gardiner: Yellowstone National Park: Advanced Techniques Class: "Darting From Helicopters: Techniques & Safety Considerations": January 5, 2011 (Wed)







Wisconsin: Madison: UW College of Veterinary Medicine: January 29-30, 2011 (Sat/Sun)







Louisiana: Baton Rouge: LSU School of Veterinary Medicine: February 8-9, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Texas: San Antonio: Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society (For Members Only): February 16-17, 2011 (Wed/Thurs)







Arizona: Phoenix: Phoenix Zoo: February 16-17, 2011 (Wed/Thurs)







Georgia: Athens: UGA College of Veterinary Medicine: February 26-27, 2011 (Sat/Sun)







Tennessee: Nashville: Metro Animal Care & Control: March 2-3, 2011 (Wed/Thurs)







Mississippi: Mississippi State University: MSU Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries: March 5-6, 2011 (Sat/Sun)







Alabama: Clanton (Between Birmingham & Montgomery): Guest House International Inn: March 8-9, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Missouri: St. Joseph: Missouri Western State University Dept of Biology: March 14-15, 2011 (Mon/Tues)







Texas: Brenham: Washington County Fairgrounds: March 22-23, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Wisconsin: Wausau: Plaza Hotel and Suites: March 31-April 1, 2011 (Thurs/Fri)







Oklahoma: Tulsa: Tulsa Zoo: April 4-5, 2011 (Mon/Tues)







Texas: Abilene: Abilene Zoo: April 12-13, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







California: Chino (Between L.A. and Riverside): American Legion Post 299: April 28-29, 2011 (Thurs/Fri)







Texas: Kingsville: Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute: May 6-7, 2011 (Fri/Sat)







California: Morgan Hill (SE of San Jose): Morgan Hill Police Department Emergency Operations Center: May 11-12, 2011 (Wed/Thurs)







North Carolina: Raleigh: Wake County Law Enforcement Training Facility: May 17-18, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Pennsylvania: Carlisle (near Harrisburg): Comfort Suites Carlisle: August 4-5, 2011 (Thurs/Fri)







Virginia: Fredericksburg: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy: August 22-23, 2011 (Mon/Tues)







Massachusetts: Boston: Franklin Park Zoo: August 30-31, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Texas: Dallas: Dallas Zoo: September 12-13, 2011 (Mon/Tues)







Texas: Bastrop (near Austin): M.D. Anderson Cancer Center: September 15-16, 2011 (Thurs/Fri)







Florida: Kissimmee: Holiday Inn Main Gate East: September 19-20, 2011 (Mon/Tues)







Iowa: Ames: Iowa State University Dept of Natural Resource Ecology & Management: Sept 30-Oct 1, 2011 (Fri/Sat)







Maryland: Laurel: Patuxent Wildlife Research Refuge: October 18-19, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Wisconsin: Stevens Point: UW College of Natural Resources: October 29-30, 2011 (Sat/Sun)







Connecticut: Bridgeport: Beardsley Zoo: November 3-4, 2011 (Thurs/Fri)







New Jersey: Cedar Grove: (Near Newark): Essex Co. College Police Academy: November 15-16, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Missouri: St. Charles (St. Louis Area): Busch Conservation Area: December 6-7, 2011 (Tues/Wed)







Semen Production and Artificial Insemination of White-tailed Deer

also returning to:







Texas: Brenham: Washington County Fairgrounds: March 24, 2011







Texas: Cedar Creek: (just SE of Austin): McKinney Roughs Nature Center: September 14, 2011