Stud Farm, Artificial Insemination, Embryo Transfer, and Fertility Services
During the 2009 stud season Ali O’Brien joined with St David’s Equine Practice specifically
to develop the equine breeding side of the practice. Ali has spent the last 9 years
working mainly in equine reproduction in Devon working for some of the larger studs
in our area as well as helping private clients with their equine breeding work.
He also has active links with both Twemlows Hall Stud Farm and West Kington Stud.
St David’s Equine Practice will offer a full range of equine breeding services as
follows:
Artificial Insemination (BEVA listed)
Clinic-based or home-based artificial insemination with fresh, chilled or frozen
semen using the more successful deep intrauterine technique. This will be performed
by a vet with many years of experience of artificial insemination and high success
rates.
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Prices for Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer for 2010
Artificial Insemination using Frozen Semen: £245 plus VAT
Artificial Insemination using Chilled Semen: £200 plus VAT
Please note that these prices do not include the price of semen, any sedatives or
other drugs that may be required, laboratory charges for samples taken or the cost
of treatment of any abnormality, disease or infertility encountered during the insemination
process.
However our vet will discuss the cost of these treatments with you at the time,
should they be required, so that you will be aware of any extra costs that may be
involved and be in control of the overall cost of the breeding process.
Embryo Transfer
A comprehensive non-surgical service with a high success rate. Embryos can be transferred
immediately to a recipient, shipped to a dedicated recipient herd, or frozen for
future use.
Prices for Embryo Transfer are available on request. Please ring us to discuss your
requirements with Dr. Ali O’Brien, our equine reproductive expert.
Fertility
Breeding soundness examinations performed and all aspects of infertility investigated
and treated.
Stallion
Semen collection, evaluation, and frozen semen storage.
Mare and Foal
Medical and surgical care of the pregnant, foaling, and recently foaled mare, and
of both newly born and older foal.
Artificial Insemination Centre
We have developed a new AI centre in association Kayte and John Oram-Evennett at
Newhall Equestrian Centre where we offer a full range of equine breeding services.
Mares being prepared for artificial insemination or those being walked in to a stud
can stay in the beautiful surroundings of this National Trust site. For more details
of this service and of Newhall Equestrian
Centre visit the website or telephone the practice.