Whether it’s fresh, cooled or frozen semen, artificial insemination has become common place in the industry today. Nevertheless, the breeding process can still be rather intimidating to many horse owners. We at ERC offer programs to help alleviate the mare owner from the worries of breeding. Once a mare is dropped off at our facility, she is reproductively managed in a manner that optimizes her chances of getting in foal. Evaluation of follicle growth, determination of appropriate breeding time, ordering, evaluation and insemination of semen, and assessment of any potential complications are all part of the comprehensive management package.
It is well known that frozen semen has a shorter lifespan in the mare’s reproductive tract when compared to fresh or cooled semen. Because of this, it is essential for frozen semen to be inseminated as close to ovulation as possible. To optimize pregnancy rates, mares should be examined for follicle development several times throughout the day and night. As one could imagine, this becomes very impractical for most veterinarians. The management program at ERC allows mares to be ultrasounded at least 4 times per day. A flat fee is put in place for this service to allow examinations to occur as frequently as needed without burdening the mare owner with rising costs. The result is more accurate prediction of ovulation and time for insemination. The success of this management practice is evident as every year our pregnancy rates with frozen semen meet or exceed industry wide standards.
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