As part of developing the skills and knowledge of the faculty members and students of the Faculty of Biotechnology in the field of horses and artificial insemination, the Veterinary Services Administration of the Armed Forces hosted lecturers and students of the faculty to participate in the Egyptian-Swiss Symposium titled "The Egyptian-Swiss Symposium on Semen Cryopreservation & Equine Embryo Transfer."

The event was attended by officers, doctors from the armed forces, and veterinary experts from Egypt and Switzerland. The symposium lasted four days from April 1st to April 4th and was attended by a selected group of professors including Prof. Heinrich Bollwein, Prof. Miguel Blanco, and Prof. Mohamed El-Metwaly.