Bovine Ultrasound Training

Dates: March 10-11, 2025
Location: UGA ADS Double Bridges Farm, 155 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GA 30683
Cost: Full registration price is $800. Veterinary student registration price (regardless of state) is $200.

As part of our continued effort to promote the application of reproductive technologies, the University of Georgia Extension and College of Veterinary Medicine are collaborating with E.I. Medical Imaging to provide a training courses in bovine ultrasonography to veterinarians and veterinary students.

Topics Covered

  • Female reproductive tract evaluation
  • Pregnancy detection
  • Fetal aging
  • Fetal sexing
  • Embryo recipient selection
  • Heifer pre-breeding evaluations

Course Structure

This 2-day course is divided into in-class and hands-on portions. The in-class portions will provide attendees with the knowledge required to perform reproductive ultrasound evaluations in cattle. The in-class portion will be followed by the hands-on experiential learning (majority of the course), where attendees will have the opportunity to perform ultrasound examinations themselves.

Travel and Transportation

Closest airport is the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta. The airport is approximately 1h40m from the University of Georgia campus.

Lodging: There are several lodging options available in Athens. The Double Bridges Teaching Farm is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Athens.

Transportation: If you are planning on flying, we recommend renting a vehicle at the ATL airport. However, there are companies that offer shuttles from ATL to the UGA Campus.

Program and Registration Contact:

Pedro Fontes

Pedro Fontes

Assistant Professor

Animal & Dairy Science

425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602