Hands-on sheep and goat artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and semen collection training in Jonesboro, Arkansas — or join virtually from anywhere in the world.
The SMART Reproduction Winter Sheep & Goat Training Series runs December 28, 2026 – January 8, 2027 at our Jonesboro, Arkansas facility, with a virtual livestream option. This is hands-on, small-group training in artificial insemination, embryo transfer, semen collection, and advanced reproductive technology for sheep and goats — built for veterinarians, advanced technicians, progressive producers, and university teams who want repeatable workflows and higher conception and transfer success rates.
Can't travel? We can deliver any of these classes at your facility, in the USA or internationally, and our multilingual team regularly hosts participants from around the world.
Choose your learning format
In-person (hands-on): work directly with fully synchronized donor and recipient practice animals at our Jonesboro facility. All clinic supplies and PPE are included; bring your own artificial insemination kits or laparoscopic tools if you like (optional).
Virtual livestream (audit): the full curriculum live, with real-time Q&A and downloadable materials, at 50% of in-person tuition.
Want to take what you learn back to your own facility? Practical instruction and a clear workflow can help you plan the equipment and supplies your program needs.
December 2026 – January 2027 class schedule
Select your preferred track (in-person or virtual) on a per-session basis:
- Mon, Dec 28 — Semen Collection & Andrology (sheep & goats), 1 day. Live collections, motility/morphology evaluation, concentration, extenders, cooling, and building a farm-specific lab SOP.
- Tue, Dec 29 — Transcervical AI (goats only), 1 day. Non-surgical caprine TC-AI: synchronization, restraint, liquid nitrogen tank management, semen handling, and catheter technique for maximum conception rates.
- Wed, Dec 30 – Thu, Dec 31 — Laparoscopic AI (sheep & goats), 1.5 days. Hands-on Lap-AI from surgical setup to precise intrauterine deposition, with extensive guided repetitions.
- Fri, Jan 1 — New Year's Day, facility closed.
- Mon, Jan 4 – Wed, Jan 6 — Embryo Collection & Transfer (sheep & goats), 3 days. Our flagship module: non-surgical flushing, embryo recovery and IETS-style grading, donor/recipient synchronization, sterile loading and transfer, and troubleshooting.
- Thu, Jan 7 – Fri, Jan 8 — LOPU: Laparoscopic Oocyte Pick-Up (sheep & goats), 1.5 days. Advanced follicular aspiration for IVF: donor prep, ovarian mapping, aspiration mechanics, and oocyte handling.
Looking to strengthen embryo handling and transfer workflows? Organized lab practice supports careful evaluation, consistent documentation, and confident decision-making.
Who should attend?
- Veterinarians developing or expanding small-ruminant reproductive services.
- Advanced technicians building skills in artificial insemination, semen evaluation, embryo transfer, or LOPU.
- Progressive producers running Boer goat, dairy goat, or sheep operations who want a structured, repeatable approach to their breeding program.
- University and research teams seeking practical workflows for teaching, research, and herd improvement.
- International participants building in-country breeding programs — our Summer 2026 cohort included two students from Africa, one veterinary student, and two American sheep producers, and we'd love to add your country to the list.
On-site training and consulting, anywhere in the world
Every class can also be delivered at your facility — in the USA or internationally. Our multilingual team provides on-site instruction in semen and embryo collection, evaluation, and cryopreservation using your animals, your equipment, and your team.
Beyond training, our domestic and international consulting services cover:
- Turnkey laboratory design — custom layout planning, material sourcing, and end-to-end personnel training.
- Accelerated herd progression — rapidly multiply elite genetics for regional distribution, paired with our global semen and embryo export services.
Many international clients combine on-site training with a genetics purchase so their team is ready the day the shipment arrives.
Planning your visit: lodging, transportation, and travel assistance
Our facility is at 1293 Greene 333 Rd in Jonesboro, Arkansas, in the heart of the Mississippi River Delta. Memphis International Airport (MEM) is about an hour away, with Jonesboro's municipal airport nearby for smaller aircraft. Jonesboro offers comfortable, affordable lodging close to the facility, and our team can assist with travel arrangements — from airport logistics to lodging recommendations — so you can focus on the training.
Things to do while you're here
- Row crop country: the Mississippi River Delta is one of America's most productive farming regions — drive past corn, rice, soybeans, and wheat with the large-scale equipment that works them.
- Memphis day trip: about an hour away — Beale Street, Graceland, the National Civil Rights Museum, and legendary barbecue.
- Weekend road trips: St. Louis is roughly four hours away and Nashville about four and a half — turn your training trip into a bigger U.S. tour.
Want an itinerary built around your class dates? Just ask.
Registration and capacity
Seats are strictly capped to keep our instructor-to-student ratio high:
- Transcervical AI & Semen Collection: min 5 / max 10 students per session.
- Laparoscopic AI, LOPU, Embryo Collection & ET: min 2 / max 6 students per session.
In-person registration includes: professional instruction, all laboratory PPE, consumables, a printed technical workbook, an official course certificate, and catered lunches for full-day sessions.
Virtual registration includes: live interactive access, real-time Q&A, and digital course workbooks and materials.
A 50% deposit secures your seat; the balance is due at check-in. Fees are non-refundable unless SMART Reproduction cancels a session. Credits are valid 12 months, and you may transfer your seat with 24 hours' notice.
Bring closed-toe leather shoes or work boots and clean scrubs or ranch attire. Personal AI kits and laparoscopic tools are optional — full equipment is available on-site, plus verified vendor sourcing lists for outfitting your home facility. Questions or group bookings: office@smartrepro.com · 1-870-588-4295.
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The takeaway: the Winter Series runs December 28 – January 8 with in-person and virtual options in artificial insemination, embryo transfer, semen collection, and LOPU for sheep and goats. Can't make the dates? We deliver any class at your facility, in the USA or internationally. Pick your sessions, reserve your seat, and let's build your skills together.