Newcastle Equine Centre provides mare services in rectal palpation, follicle and ovulation ultrasonography, preparation for live cover, artificial insemination with fresh, chilled or frozen semen and embryo transfer. We also offer reproductive surgeries for problem breeders, including: uteropexy, ovariectomy, recto-vaginal fistula repair and application of prostaglandin to the oviducts.
Stallion services include: semen collection, semen assessment, fresh semen preparation for shipping and freezing and storage of semen.
We also regularly assess foals and weanlings for angular and flexural limb deformities and can advise and perform the required corrective therapies/surgeries if needed.
Check out these articles written by our vets to guide your on your reproduction journey, to ensure the best health for your mare and foal.
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