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 several equestrian centres in Yorkshire and Lancashire (see below for details).  The centres have excellent handling facilities including on-site labs and liquid nitrogen tanks for frozen semen storage.  Most importantly they are run by experienced and conscientious staff to handle and look after your mare.  Aireworth Vets has a team of qualifed 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 of a pre-breeding assessment: £63 + a Visit Fee (approx £36 - £48 depending on your location).

AI Vet Plans - 2012
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
£215 + Livery & handling charges. To cover ONE heat period (cycle).
£190 + Livery & handling charges. For each subsequent cycle.
Frozen Semen
£344 + Livery & handling charge. To cover ONE heat period (cycle).
£226 + Livery & handling charges. For each subsequent cycle.
Fresh Extended (using an equestrian centre Stallion)
£246 for the season. (3 Heat Periods)

Aireworth Vets Vet Plans include:
All pre and post ultrasound scans
Three pregnancy ultrasound scans at about 14, 28, and 42 days
Routine use of Chorulon / Ovuplant / Prostaglandin
Insemination
Microscopic semen evaluation and completion of relevant paperwork / certificate.

Aireworth Vets Vet Plans do NOT cover:
Additional treatment such as caslicks, uterine lavage, infusion of antibiotics into the uterus, sedation, or twin reductions.
Any 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 £37.00.

See our Foaling Guide for more information about caring for a pregnant mare.

Equine Embryo Transfer
Whether you wish to breed from your mare without interrupting her training / competition schedule or wish to produce more than one foal per breeding season, Aireworth Vets can help you achieve this with Embryo Transfer. The technique may also be used in some 'infertile' mares to allow a surrogate mare to carry the donor mare’s foal.
Please contact our Vet and Parter: John Millar to discuss the available options.
Embryo Transfer Charges:
Insemination: Chilled from £180 Frozen from £225
Sychronise Recipient Mare (per mare): from £145
Flush Donor Mare: from £260
Transfer Embryo (Regumate to 28 days): from £180
Pregnancy Scan from £37

All costs quoted are incl. of VAT unless stated.

Millfield Stud AI Centre
Millfield Stud near Settle is a BEVA approved AI centre with facilities for handling mares safely and 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.
Click here for more information about stud fees and services supported by Aireworth Vets.

Nicola Sheard Equestrian
Based at Cricket Hill Brow, Gildersome, Leeds LS27 7LS Nicola Sheard Equestrian is a professional competition and training yard, for both horse and rider. They breed and produce quality young horses for all disciplines. Nicola Sheard Equestrian offers a comprehensive service for mares and young stock owners, whether you choose to leave your horse on a long or short term basis.
Click here for more information about the AI services offered in conjunction with Aireworth Vets.

Higher Spen Equestrian Centre
Higher Spen Equestrian Centre is situated in Fence near Burnley, Lancashire, just off the M65 and incorporates a 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.
Click here for more information about the AI services at Higher Spen supported by Aireworth Vets.