Animal Fertility Training — Progesterone Testing & Cytology

Our Animal Fertility Training course is designed for breeders and animal professionals who want to better understand reproductive cycles and use fertility testing to make more informed breeding decisions.

The course combines the science behind animal reproduction with practical techniques used within modern fertility and breeding services.

A major focus is understanding the reproductive cycle and identifying the most appropriate breeding window using techniques including progesterone testing and vaginal cytology.

Students can learn how progesterone levels change throughout the reproductive cycle, how testing can assist with breeding timing and how results should be considered alongside other reproductive indicators.

The cytology element introduces the collection, preparation and examination of samples and how changes in cell populations can provide useful information about the stage of the reproductive cycle.

Course highlights: understanding the reproductive cycle, progesterone testing principles, sample collection and preparation, interpreting progesterone results, cytology and smear preparation, microscope techniques, recognising relevant cell types and changes, identifying breeding windows, fertility equipment and laboratory procedures, hygiene and sample handling, and practical application within an animal fertility service.

This course is particularly suited to breeders, canine fertility professionals and those looking to introduce or expand fertility testing services.