3 days20-22 Oct 202617-19 Nov 2026
Artificial Insemination
Identify the factors necessary to optimise AI results, and perform the procedure yourself.
- Practical & theory
- Statement of Attainment awarded
Hands-on animal reproduction training in Australia
Our specialist reproduction courses are open to farmers, farm staff, veterinarians, and anyone over the age of 18 who wants to learn a new skill. All of our courses are taught by industry expert trainers and are conducted under veterinary supervision.
Delivered at our Kyabram, Victoria facility. Every course awards a Statement of Attainment.
9 specialist courses
Artificial insemination through to IVF
2 to 5 day formats
Structured around working schedules
Live cattle and lab work
You perform the procedure yourself
Statement of Attainment
Awarded on every course
Training participants to the highest standard
CRT is dedicated to animal reproductive science. We train our participants to industry best practice.
- Hands-on methodology
- Every course pairs theory with direct practical experience, working real animal cases and laboratory procedures.
- Specialist focus
- We teach all aspects of Animal Assisted Reproductive Technologies. That narrow focus is what gives our courses their depth.
- Industry-ready outcomes
- Participants leave able to carry out the procedure in the field, not just describe how it works.
Choose your specialisation
Nine courses covering artificial insemination, semen collection, pregnancy diagnosis, embryo transfer and IVF. Each one is delivered by experienced practitioners.
2 days13-14 Oct 2026
Pregnancy Testing
Rectal palpation and ultrasound technique for pregnancy diagnosis and foetal ageing.
- Practical & theory
- Statement of Attainment awarded
2 daysDates coming soon
Bull Semen Collection
This course covers the process of crush side bovine semen collection using an electro ejaculator, with best practice procedures to optimise sample collection and a strong focus on bull welfare and comfort.
- Practical & theory
- Statement of Attainment awarded
3 daysDates coming soon
Semen Assessment and Andrology
Motility, morphology and concentration assessment.
- Laboratory based
- Statement of Attainment awarded
3 daysDates coming soon
Bovine Ovum Pick-Up
Ultrasound-guided oocyte recovery from donor cattle using industry-standard OPU protocols.
- Field based
- Statement of Attainment awarded
3 daysDates coming soon
Field Embryology
Search, identify and grade oocytes for IVF as well as identifying embryos from MOET flushed cows through to freezing and thawing embryos for transfer.
- Field and laboratory based
- Statement of Attainment awarded
2 daysDates coming soon
MOET Embryo Flushing
Superovulation protocols and non-surgical embryo recovery.
- Practical & theory
- Statement of Attainment awarded
7 daysDates coming soon
IVF/Embryology
The complete laboratory based in vitro process from Maturation to Fertilisation and Embryo Culture.
- Laboratory based
- Statement of Attainment awarded
2 daysDates coming soon
Embryo Transfer
Recipient selection, synchronisation and non-surgical transfer technique for optimum conception rates.
- Practical & theory
- Statement of Attainment awarded
Who we work with
CRT works alongside industry producers, equipment manufacturers and university researchers. Those relationships keep our training aligned with current commercial and laboratory practice.
Technology partner
Manufacturer of artificial insemination, semen processing and embryo transfer equipment, and reproductive technology consumables.
Postgraduate research
Master of Clinical Embryology students have conducted their research project and developed their laboratory skills at our Kyabram training site.
Industry partner
Family owned Australian beef processor, operating since 1933, with a plant at nearby Tongala.
What participants say
The hands-on experience, being able to connect the individual components and put them all together and the opportunity especially the overlap of multiple runs, that taught us about timing and the key components to operating a successful IVF system.
We would 100% recommend this training program and think it's a great opportunity and probably one of the best opportunities for learning. Lots of guidance and we felt very comfortable to ask many questions.
This was such a helpful and useful environment and the skills we gained from being there are so important.
This was more than we expected when we chose this opportunity.
Where you will be training
Every course runs at our facility in Kyabram, in the Goulburn Valley. Participants travel to us from across Australia.
157 Fenaughty Street
Kyabram VIC 3620
2 hr 10 min from Melbourne Airport
A straight run north if you are flying in for a course.
28 min from Echuca, 32 min from Shepparton
An easy drive if you are based across the Goulburn Valley or along the Murray.
Common questions
Places on each course are limited
Get in touch and we will send you upcoming dates, course fees, and everything you need to know before you arrive.
157 Fenaughty Street, Kyabram VIC 3620