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Reproduction
The most current reproductive techniques are employed to maximize reproductive efficiency for our clients. Fresh, cooled and frozen semen for artificial insemination, stallion collection (with the use of a breeding dummy), semen evaluation, semen shipping, embryo flushing and fertility problems in the mare are all handled by our experienced doctors and staff.
Reproductive Ultrasound Examination
Ultrasonic examination of the reproductive stages of the mare's estrus (heat) cycle has become the standard for accurately assessing reproductive status and timing of breeding. Its importance has increased as horse owners have requested more sophisticated control of the breeding process. For example, when breeding a mare with shipped cooled semen, we must follow the follicular (egg and surrounding fluid) development on the ovary to be able to order the semen at the proper time. The picture above shows a mare's left and right ovaries. The dark, round shaped areas are developing follicles early in her estrus cycle. The right ovary shows 4 follicles developing and the left shows one follicle. Usually only one follicle grows to a large size and ovulates. Ovulation is the process in which the follicle ruptures and releases the oocyte (egg) into the uterus.
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