What is involved with the artificial insemination process?
Success in an AI programme is affected by many contributing factors and the timing of insemination in relation to ovulation is a major component of this success. Insemination must take place close to ovulation. This requires frequent monitoring of your mare´s reproductive tract by rectal ultrasound examination to ensure that insemination occurs at exactly the right time. Therefore, ideally, your mare should be left at the veterinary hospital during the breeding process. If your mare has recently foaled we recommend that she undergo a preliminary examination during foal heat (8-10 days after foaling), in order to identify any post foaling complications with the reproductive tract. With early identification and treatment of problems, she may be ready to inseminate at her next cycle. When ready for the agreed A.I. process, wet and dry mares should be brought into the clinic when coming into season (either naturally or induced by prostaglandin injection). At this time a pre-breeding evalua
