Semen Freezing and Storage
Preserving your stallion genetics is key and we offer this procedure in our equine reproduction laboratory at Luskintyre.WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Increased quality control:The use of frozen semen allows pre-screening for infectious [...]
Semen Collection and Evaluation
Available for all breeds, this procedure consists in a brief physical examination and external evaluation of the reproductive tract (testicles, scrotum and penis) followed by semen collection in an artificial vagina [...]
Gastric Ulcers in the Horse
What are gastric ulcers?Gastric ulcers are breakdowns of the stomach lining and are common in horses and foals. Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) is a multifactorial condition and is associated with [...]
HENDRA CASE CONFIRMED IN NORTH-EAST NSW
There has been a confirmed case of HENDRA at Murwillumbah in NE NSW. A 17-year-old unvaccinated gelding was noted to be unsteady on his feet and cyanotic (poor breathing leading to [...]
Dummy Foal Nursing After Madigan Squeeze Procedure
By Dr. Lisanne Gallant Neonatal maladjustment syndrome (aka dummy foal syndrome) is a common disorder of foals that have mystified equine veterinarians for decades. Foals affected by this disorder seem detached [...]
Equine Reproduction: Foal Conformation
BY Dr. Paddy Todhunter Specialist Equine Surgeon. What is normal conformation and what are we looking at in assessing conformation? Conformation is essentially how the legs of a horse are put [...]
Equine Reproduction: Foal Neonatal Care
BY Dr. Lisanne Gallent Medicine Specialist. It’s that time of year! As exciting as foaling season can be, what do you do when your new arrival gets sick or isn’t thriving [...]
Equine Reproduction: Parturition
As we get close to foaling time breeders should refresh their knowledge of a normal foaling and when to call the vet. The majority of foalings will occur without complication, however [...]
Equine Reproduction: Prenatal Care
By Dr. Morgan WebberBVSC (Hons) MANZCVS (Equine Medicine) The sometimes hard task of getting your mare in foal is now accomplished – now what!? It will be very important to monitor [...]
Equine Reproduction: Getting Your Mare In Foal
By. Dr Cecilia Cortina Di Favria,DVM What do I do if I want to breed my mare?Making a good plan is essential for a positive outcome. We can help you with [...]