Externship Grant Report

My externship with Mobile Veterinary Practice (MVP) in Amarillo, Texas was focused on equine reproduction and medicine. During my four weeks, I worked directly with Dr. T.J. Barclay and Dr. Chris Morrow. The reproductive services that I was involved with included being able to palpate and ultrasound 10 mares, castrate 5 colts, collect 10 stallions, and assist with 2 cryptorchid surgeries. While at MVP, I had the opportunity to learn how to properly collect and ship equine semen by both cooled and cryopreservation techniques. Furthermore, this experience allowed for me to participate in pre-purchase and breeding soundness exams.

This experience provided wonderful hands-on experience within equine reproductive industry. I am thankful to the veterinarians at Mobile Veterinary Practice for their patient and supportive encouragement as well as the Theriogenology Foundation for their consideration of my externship grant request.