• Prior to breeding we will work with client to synchronize animals to show estrus at the same time using naturally produced hormones. These can be administered by the owner or by us. On breeding day, we travel to client’s farm with all supplies needed or they can come to us. The animals are sedated, placed in the cradle, clipped, prepped, three small incisions (<1in) are made, the female is bred, the incisions are closed with skin staples, the animal is moved to a recovery area and can be reversed. • Semen can be shipped to and stored at our office if needed. • We can also offer advice on nutrition for the females to enhance ovulation and increase number of progeny. • We offer fetal ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. Laparoscopic Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer in Sheep, Deer and Goats These are new and exciting additions to the practice. Using laproscopic AI, in conjunction with estrus syncronization, it is possible to obtain good pregnancy rates without having a ram/buck on the premise. Breeding can be done at a convenient, scheduled time using CIDR’s and a modified Ov-Sync protocol. The AI procedure takes 5 – 10 minutes, once the equipment is set up. The best genetics can be obtained and stored until needed. I have plenty of storage for semen in my tanks. With prior arrangement, semen can be shipped to VHHMS and stored for scheduled procedures. Embryo collections are surgical and take approximately 15 – 20 minutes for collection and an additional an hour or so for searching the dish and grading. Fresh embryos can be placed and/or the remainder cryopreserved. Embryos are frozen for direct thaw for easy implantation (unless otherwise desired). Once frozen, the embryos are good indefinitely. Freezing will decrease potential pregnancy rates ~10% from fresh embryos on average. We also offer ultrasound for small ruminants. I am American Embryo Transfer Association certified to collect and freeze embryos. I can also USDA qualify to inspect and export embryos to the EU and many other countries. I freeze the embryos Direct thaw for easy implantation (unless otherwise desired).