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Theriogenology Services

Thank you for choosing the Carolinas Center for Small Animal Production at Veterinary Specialties Hospital at the lake – the region’s only referral specialty center for small animal reproduction!

Carolinas Center for Small Animal Reproduction at Veterinary Specialties at the lake

A critical component of the breeding management process is the initial breeding soundness examination and consultation. In this appointment, Dr. Barber will perform a thorough physical examination on your female and will discuss with you all aspects of the breeding process, including the type of breeding being planned and coordination of semen shipments if required, performing initial blood tests, dispensing of prenatal supplements and the review of past breeding and familial history.

Hormonal testing is necessary to determine accurate ovulation, breeding, and whelping dates. Progesterone testing must be conducted in adherence to Dr. Barber’s recommendations. ALL timing must be carried out to completion so that the ovulation date can be confirmed. Other hormonal assays, such as LH testing may be required. If ovulation timing is to be performed elsewhere, we need to be involved from the initial test so that we are fully informed and can plan accordingly.

Brucellosis testing is required each and every season a bitch is to be bred.

Theriogenology/Reproductive Services

Thank you for choosing Dr. Barber and Dr. Rosenberg to manage your breeding. You can be assured our entire team will do all we can to make it as successful as possible.

A critical component of the breeding management process is the initial breeding soundness examination and consultation. In this appointment, Dr. Barber will perform a thorough physical examination on your female and will discuss with you all aspects of the breeding process, including the type of breeding being planned and coordination of semen shipments if required, performing initial blood tests, dispensing of prenatal supplements and the review of past breeding and familial history.

Hormonal testing is necessary to determine accurate ovulation, breeding, and whelping dates. Progesterone testing must be conducted in adherence to Dr. Barber’s recommendations. ALL timing must be carried out to completion so that the ovulation date can be confirmed. Other hormonal assays, such as LH testing may be required. If ovulation timing is to be performed elsewhere, we need to be involved from the initial test so that we are fully informed and can plan accordingly.

Brucellosis testing is required each and every season a bitch is to be bred.

Transcervical Insemination (TCI)

Transcervical Insemination is an innovative method of artificial

Insemination uses specialized endoscopic equipment. The procedure is performed by placing a scope through the vulva vault and advanced to the cervix where the semen is then deposited into the uterus. Transcervical inseminations are typically performed in an awake, standing bitch. TCI’s may result in higher conception rates and litter sizes. TCI breedings are particularly indicated when using semen of suboptimal quality.