Equine Breeding & Fertility

 

At Townhead farm, Newbiggin we are a British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) approved centre for the artificial insemination of mares using chilled and frozen semen.

 

We have excellent on centre facilities for the care of brood mares and foals, including:

• 20 acres of fenced paddocks
• 8 stables including 2 large foaling boxes
• Stocks for ultrasound examination
• Semen storage and handling facilities
• Vets experienced in the use of AI
• On centre staff for mare and foal monitoring

   

 

 

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 Artificial insemination in horses

 

The success of artificial insemination in horses is highly dependent on the timing of insemination in relation to the mare ovulating. Because of the great variation in length of cycles the prediction of the time of ovulation is made harder and relies on repeated ultrasound scans.

 

 

 

 

The mares soon become accustomed to examination in our stocks and foals can be safely restrained. In the spring and early summer we have a steady turnover of mares for insemination. Some will stay for a few days only, until the timing for insemination is perfect, returning home to be scanned there and returned if necessary for further insemination. Others from further away will stay until scanned in foal.

We have experience in handling chilled and frozen semen and have a semen store on site so that everything can be set up in advance of the mare's cycle.

  

 

 

 

Frozen semen can be purchased from a variety of sources and arrangements can be made to send chilled semen by carrier from the studs.

We charge a fixed price package including all scans and treatments for up to three inseminations.  Owners must make their own arrangements to pay for the semen and its delivery.

 

 

 

If you would like more information please contact us on Tel: 017684 83789, or by email: townhead @paragonvet.com.  

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