About the International Embryo Technology School
The International Embryo Technology School is where non-surgical bovine embryo transfer training began. Founded by the pioneer who developed the technique, we've taught hands-on in Senatobia, Mississippi ever since — students come from across the United States and around the world.
You don't need to be a veterinarian to take our courses
Our courses are open to anyone 18 or older and no veterinary degree is required. Cattle ranchers and producers come to learn a skill for their own herds — and in some states, to offer it as a service, though the rules vary so check yours. Veterinarians and veterinary technicians come to add embryo transfer and OPU to their practice, and can earn continuing education credit on the Comprehensive Bovine Embryo Transfer course.
How the school began
Our school was founded by Dr. Reginald Peter Elsden, a world-renowned pioneer in the embryo transfer industry. Dr. Elsden, along with Dr. Seidel, developed the non-surgical technique for bovine embryo transfer while doing research at Colorado State University in the 1970s. Dr. Elsden's groundbreaking research revolutionized cattle and horse embryo transfer, transforming it from a surgical procedure to the non-surgical technique still in use today.
After developing the non-surgical technique for bovine embryo transfer Dr. Elsden thought there was a huge need for training cattle ranchers and veterinarians, and thus our school was founded. Dr. Elsden traveled the world setting up embryo transfer programs for governments, corporations, and individuals. He then decided there needed to be a training facility dedicated to training cattle ranchers and veterinarians how to perform bovine embryo transfer and started training students at our current training facility in 1990. Since then, we have been continuously training cattle ranchers and veterinarians Embryo Transfer and other bovine reproduction techniques for over 35 years.
Where we are
We are located in Senatobia, MS, which is 45 minutes from Memphis International Airport. While our main focus is Embryo Transfer Training, we also offer a variety of other Bovine Reproduction Courses.
What we teach
Continuing education credit
Attention veterinarians
We are a RACE-Approved Provider of Continuing Education. Our 5-day Comprehensive Bovine Embryo Transfer Course is RACE-Approved for 50 Hours of CE for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians in Jurisdictions Which Recognize American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE Approval.
Visit our training facility
Senatobia, Mississippi — about 45 minutes' drive from Memphis International Airport.
Get in touch
International Embryo Technology School
2302 Homeplace Road
Senatobia, Mississippi
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