Spotlight on horse breeding

There's only month until registration closes (Friday 14th October 2011) for the strangely-named Colloquium for Equine Reproduction to be held on Saturday 29th October.
The event is sponsored by EGG Tech and ERS – Equine Reproduction Supplies Ltd.
Following the unprecedented success of the first Colloquium for Equine Reproduction in 2010, Aberystwyth University’s IBERS (Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences) will hold a second on 29th October 2011.
Space is strictly limited so book your place as soon as possible.
Prestigious speakers have been confirmed including the renowned equine reproduction scientist, Dr Jenny Ousey (Beaufort Cottage Laboratories, Newmarket), Dr Julia Kydd (School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham), Mr John Spencer (Fyrnwy Equine Clinic), Ms Emma Tomlinson (Beaufort Embryo Transfer).
Jos Mottershead is also a confirmed speaker, travelling from Oklahoma USA. Jos runs Equine-Reproduction.com, an internationally renowned stallion management service and consultancy.
Jos is an accomplished speaker in high demand around the world and also assists in instigating and delivering educational courses for equine reproduction management.
The event is a unique opportunity to listen to and discuss the work of renowned scientists, vets and breeders who would otherwise rarely come together within one forum.
A warm welcome will be extended to all and it is envisaged that delegates attending from a wide range of backgrounds including reproduction specialists, researchers, veterinary and biology students, breeders and veterinarians will discuss future opportunities and exchange valuable information.
Participation in this colloquium will help create a focus for industry specialists, researchers and veterinarians to create a synergetic network of contacts and collaborators. The colloquium - an informal gathering for discussion - will provide a unique platform for discussion between breeders, veterinarians and researchers to identify areas of research need with real value to the breeder. This event will be held at the easily accessible Hereford Racecourse. The event is being held on a not-for-profit basis and as such the registration fee priced at £60 per delegate for the day (£30 for students).
Attendance must be booked in advance. For more information and to register your place please contact Dr Debbie Nash (IBERS) by e-mail (dmn@aber.ac.uk).
IBERS is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the study of biological, environmental and rural sciences. It is a unique institution within Higher Education the UK which draws on academic expertise to undertake groundbreaking research to improve agricultural practices and to inform policy. The extensive range of work undertaken covers teaching, research, enterprise and knowledge transfer which enables IBERS to play a valuable role in the global drive to tackle some of the world’s most urgent challenges. IBERS was established in April 2008 following the merger of the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER), formerly part of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), with Aberystwyth University. IBERS continues to receive significant funding for research from the BBSRC and benefits from financial support from the Welsh Government, DEFRA and the European Union.