2026 Canine Breeder Education Course

Join the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine Theriogenology Service for the 2026 Canine Breeder Education Course. This adult education program offers five (5) hours of presentations. Lunch and a certificate of attendance* are provided for each attendee.

*This program has been designed for canine breeders and does not provide continuing education credits for veterinary professionals.

Canine Breeder Course flyer (PDF)

Details

When:
Saturday, March 21, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.)

Where:
College of Veterinary Medicine
Room 101 Veterinary Education Center
1180 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36832

Course Cost:
$60 (On or before 2/28/26)
$75 (3/1/26-3/18/26)

Contact Meredith Smildsin, at mls0052@auburn.edu with registration or program questions.

Program Topics

• Reproductive infectious disease concerns
• Practical genetics
• Health screenings and tests
• Progesterone
• Stud Dog
• The first 48 hours

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Program Speakers

Schedule

Time	Topic
8:00 a.m.	Check-in
8:30 a.m.	Welcome
8:35-9:35 a.m.	My Dog Caught What? Reproductive Infectious Disease Concerns Maureen Donohue, LVT
9:45-10:15 a.m.	Practical Genetics for Breeding Better Dogs Jessica Klabnik, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACT
10:25-10:55 a.m.	Which Health Tests and Where to Find Them Katelyn Lundquist, DVM
10:55-11:10 a.m.	Break
11:10-11:40 a.m.	The Practical Application of Health Screening Tests into Breeding Management Programs Stacey A. Sullivan, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
11:50 a.m.-12:20 p.m.	Progesterone: What Does it Mean? Aime Johnson, DVM, DACT
12:20-1:15 p.m.	Lunch
1:15-1:45 p.m.	Making the Most of Your Stud Dog Aime Johnson, DVM, DACT
1:55-2:25 p.m.	The First 48: Tips & Tricks for Neonatal Success Robyn Wilborn, DVM, MS, DACT
2:35-3:30 p.m.	Round Table