Theriogenology (Reproduction)
Equine
Stallion
- Fertility evaluation
- Semen cryopreservation (freezing)
- Collection and preparation of semen for fresh cooled semen, including those stallions requiring special handling such as centrifugation to maintain fertility We have a breeding phantom and an ovariectomized mare that allows us to collect semen from almost any stallion at any time.
- We have a computer-assisted semen analyzer, including phase contrast microscopy and
fluorescence microscopy (state-of-the-art analysis) that enables us to objectively
analyze multiple factors of sperm motility and use live/dead stains.
Mare
- Fertility evaluation
- Breeding management, including natural cover, artificial insemination with either fresh, cooled or frozen semen
- Embryo collection and transfer or shipping to recipient location
- Full capabilities for embryo collection and transfer or shipping
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Assisting with problems during pregnancy or at foaling
- Assisting with difficult foalings
- Endoscopy (low dose insemination)—allows insemination with a very low dose of semen, for example with frozen semen or stallions with low sperm count
- Laser surgery capability
- Transvaginal ultrasound probe for oocyte collection, twin reduction--allows us to perform assisted reproduction for techniques including follicular aspiration and oocyte collection; also provides the capability to perform twin reduction at a later stage of gestation than usually can be accomplished by manual crushing
- Laparoscopic surgery capability––less invasive method of performing assisted reproductive procedures such as GIFT (gamete intrafallopian transfer) and transfer of in vitro produced embryos
Canine
- Breeding management, including breeding with fresh cooled and frozen semen
- Transcervical insemination
- Infertility work-up
- Collection and preparation of semen for fresh cooled semen
- Semen cryopreservation (freezing) and storage
- Pregnancy diagnosis
Bovine, Sheep, Goats
- Breeding soundness evaluation of males
- Pregnancy diagnosis
- Fertility evaluation of cattle
- Dystocia assistance (difficulty giving birth)