Reproduction Services
Equine Artificial Insemination requires a much higher level of veterinary input than natural service as it is necessary to accurately predict or detect ovulation so that insemination can be performed at the optimal time.
Aireworth Vets is a BEVA approved AI practice. We operate AI services at both Millfield Stud, www.millfieldstud.co.uk, Nr. Settle, Yorkshire and Higher Spen Equestrian Centre, www.higherspen.co.uk, Fence, Lancashire. Both centres have on site labs, excellent handling facilities and liquid nitrogen tanks for frozen semen storage. Most importantly both centres are run by experienced and conscientious staff to handle and look after your mare. Aireworth Vets has seven Equine Vets with AI experience and expertise as well as all the equipment necessary for modern stud practice.
It may be advisable to arrange a pre-breeding assessment of the mare before
firm plans are formulated with respect to any AI program. A pre-breeding
assessment should be performed when the mare is in season and includes a manual examination of the vagina and cervix, a rectal examination, an ultrasound examination of the tubular tract and the ovaries and the collection and examination of a cervical smear. Cost £50 + VAT + A Visit Fee.
AI Vet Plans - 2010
To enable mare owners to budget for the costs of using AI we offer a range of Vet Plans that cover the costs of standard interventions and examinations.
For Chilled Semen
£170.22 + VAT (£200.00) + Livery & handling charges. To cover ONE heat period (cycle).
£170.22 + VAT (£200.00) + Livery & handling charges. For each subsequent cycle.
Frozen Semen
£272.35 + VAT (£320.00) + Livery & handling charge. To cover ONE heat period (cycle).
£178.73 + VAT (£210.00) + Livery & handling charges. For each subsequent cycle.
Fresh Extended (Millfield Stud or Higher Spen Stallion)
£204.26 + VAT (£240.00) for the season. (3 Heat Periods)
Vet Plans
These cover the cost of examining your mare as often as required to ensure she is inseminated at the optimum time and pregnancy scans at about 14, 28, and 42 days.
Vet Plans do not cover the costs associated with investigation and treatment of infertility, endometritis, twin reductions, accidents, illness or injury.
If your mare requires sedation to allow examinations to be carried out safely, this will be charged separately.
If you choose not to use our Vet Plans, each individual scan / intervention will be charged separately. For example to scan a mare typically costs £35.00 (incl. VAT).
Millfield Stud AI Centre
Millfield Stud is a small private yard situated close to Aireworth Vets, it is a BEVA approved AI centre with facilities for handling mares safely. There is an on site Lab for the preparation and evaluation of semen and rapid evaluation of cervical smears. Sue Jagger and Brian Thomson who have many years experience of dealing with brood mares and AI programs, manage the yard. All the mares are given careful individual attention.
Livery charge
| Mare at grass | £5.00 per day |
| Mare & Foal at grass | £6.00 per day |
Mare stabled at night | £11.00 per day |
| Mare & Foal stabled at night | £12.50 per day |
| Mare & Foal stabled throughout | £14.00 per day |
A handling charge of £50.00 for frozen semen or chilled semen per heat period will apply to cover assistance with the numerous veterinary examinations / inseminations and scans.
Higher Spen Equestrian Centre
Higher Spen Equestrian Centre is situated in Fence near Burnley, Lancashire, just off the M65. The centre incorporates a newly purpose built reproduction unit in addition to its other excellent facilities.
The centre is owned and operated by Jane and Morris Dewhurst who have many years of experience in Equine reproduction. Jane is a BEVA qualified Equine inseminator and is hugely experienced in the management of breeding mares.
Higher Spen Equestrian Centre provides all reproductive services for natural cover or fresh semen AI with their own stallions, chilled and frozen AI from stallions both home and abroad as well as Embryo Transfer.
Payment of Fees
If mare owners are using any of the AI Vet Plans described, then payment must be made in full at or before the first examination. Owners of mares and foals visiting Millfield Stud must settle their livery and handling bills before the mare is collected to return home.