Pre-breeding checks
Useful in determining if your mare is cycling normally and in identifying any potential problems to help determine her breeding potential.
It is a good time to assess her general and reproductive health, discuss vaccinations, worming, diet and dental history.
Follicle testing
Planned ultrasound scanning to assess what stage your mare is in of the (average) 21 day cycle. This is useful in determining the optimal time for service, which allows for walk-on-walk-off service, artificial insemination, or just to reduce the number of serves, or days on agistment with the stallion.
At this time, your veterinarian may advise the use of drugs to “short cycle”, “induce” the impending ovulation or to aid in “cleaning” post service.
Pregnancy testing
This can be done from 16 days post service. Commonly we advise an early pregnancy test in this 16-20 day window, to allow reduction of twins safely if present, and to allow enough time for re-breeding if she is negative at this pregnancy test.
A second pregnancy test is routinely performed at 45 days, as this is the time that the placenta has taken over the hormone control responsible for pregnancy and is the industry standard for a “safe” positive pregnancy.
Artificial Insemination
Our qualified and experienced vets can provide this service for you. Give us a call to discuss your needs.