Abstract
The objective was to assess the effectiveness of a comprehensive artificial insemination (AI) training program designed to facilitate an understanding of the breadth of the AI process, including AI skill acquisition, for preclinical veterinary students. Participants (n = 303) were enrolled at the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies). The 2-d AI training program (n = 20) consisted of ∼8 h of instruction and ∼8 h of demonstration and hands-on activity. Oral presentations were used to deliver educational content, followed by video clips, discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on activity. Reproductive anatomy and physiology of the estrous cycle, AI sire acquisition, collection, evaluation, cryopreservation and distribution of conventional and sexed semen, storage and handling of frozen semen, use of synchronization protocols, accurate and efficient detection of estrus, and correct AI technique were discussed. True or false pre- and posttests were used to determine the level of knowledge gained by participants during the AI training program. Preclinical veterinary students were required to complete a semen handling and AI technique practical exam to achieve a certificate of completion. Participant program evaluations conducted at the conclusion of the program indicated that veterinary students found the content, structure, discussion, demonstrations, and hands-on activities to be appropriate and useful. No negative comments were offered about the training program, instructor, or activity coinstructors. The AI training program increased the posttest knowledge scores of veterinary students by 22 percentage points. Only 1 participant was unable to achieve a certificate of completion due to failure of the semen handling and AI technique practical exam. These results provide evidence that the AI training program was relevant and effective and that it offered information and skill acquisition with immediate field application.
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