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08 9393 3373
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
West Coast
Equine Reproductive Services
Stud Mare Packages
Stallion Services
Foaling Down
Fresh and Chilled AI INFORMATION 2024
$650 first cycle or $325 for subsquent cycles inc;
- Unlimited ultrasound scans
- Insemination
- Up to two lavages per cycle
- Reproductive drugs *
- All pregnancy scans up to 45 days
Semen transport and collection from the airport can be arranged
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As more international stallions become available through imported frozen semen, mare owners are looking more towards this breeding option. At West Coast Vets our team have extensive experience in breeding mares using frozen semen and will be happy to chat to mare owners during a mare consult about the suitability of using frozen semen. Our breeding management team can also assist you with sourcing and shipping of certain stallions.
In most cases we do not recommend using frozen semen to breed mares with a history of pregnancy failure, mares with susceptibility to infection or older mares. Breeding with frozen semen is a time consuming and intensive exercise so we encourage mare owners to be organised with their mare and the semen selection.
It does NOT include laboratory costs, agistment or other drugs used. It does not include sedation charges. All frozen sperm doses are analysed after thawing and are assessed. The mare owner is responsible for all freight costs associated with the delivery of the breeding doses to West Coast Vets and for liquid nitrogen canister/dry shipper hire and return freight. It is desirable that frozen sperm must be at West Coast Vets PRIOR to the arrival of the mare. We will transfer the frozen straws on arrival and immediately return canisters to their designated locations.
SURPLUS STRAWS
In some cases there are surplus straws left over after breeding mares pending on your semen contract. Please be absolutely certain as to your rights to retention of surplus straws as you have, in most cases, bought the rights to one register-able foal, not as many foals as you can get out of one consignment of semen. Some contracts allow you up to 3 breeding cycles of semen with surplus straws returned to the selling agent. There will be a charge for storing straws for subsequent seasons. Our storage fees are $25.00/month (1-100 straws) and $45.00/month (100-500 straws). We will require your instructions with regard to any surplus straws at the time of mare discharge. Excess semen will be stored in our tanks at the end of the season with frozen semen contracts to be signed by the owner.
Frozen Semen AI INFORMATION 2024
$850 first cycle or $425 for subsquent cycles inc;
- Unlimited ultrasound scans
- Insemination
- Up to two lavages per cycle
- Reproductive drugs *
- All pregnancy scans up to 45 days
Semen transport from gene-movers can be arranged within our bulk shipments. Enquire for more information and planned shipments for the season
EQUINE EMBRYO TRANSFER PROGRAM: The embyro transfer program has two options: A upfront all inclusive contract or option B pay as you go. Both options are outlined below;
Option A: Recipient synchronisation and embyro flush procedure fee: $1150 Embyro wash/transfer procedure (only payable if embyro retrieved) $395 Pregnancy success fee: $2500 this covers management of recipient mare at West Coast Vets through to 45 day scan and lease of mare until weaning. This is payable at 45 positive scan.
Option B: Embyro transfer contract. During the breeding season of 2024, the mare owner is entitled to 3 attempts to have an embyro/s recovered from donor. The all inclusive contact is $2950 with an addional fee of $1000 that is a recipient mare guarantee fee. Apon signing the contract $3950 will be payable prior to reproductive work taken out. On positive 45 day scan the recipient success mare fee applys at $2500 for lease of the mare until weaning. The owner is responsible for and agrees to pay for any and all vet expenses of the recipient mare after 45 days. The owner shall return recipient mare in good health within 6 months of the foaling date.
Embyro Transfer Information 2024
Stud Mare Packages Information 2024
Mare Reproductive Contracts are a simple way for West Coast Veterinary Hospital clients to pay a one-off fee for routine reproductive work during the breeding season. The contract is effective from 1st August to 31st December, or until your mare is 45 days pregnant in the 2024 stud season. Mare Contracts are not mandatory however, should you wish to put your mare(s) on contract please be aware of the following conditions:
1. Mares starting reproductive veterinary work in August and September, must be on the contract before 7th October 2024. After this date, a late fee of $50 (per month that the work was accrued), will be applied to the account, if the contract is approved.
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2. Mares starting reproductive work after 7th October are eligible for a reproductive contract for 45 days from the 1st of
the month that the work commenced.
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3. Payment for mare contracts is required upfront. The contract will not be executed until the contract fee is paid in full.
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4. The contract fee is non-refundable, even if the mare obtains a positive pregnancy scan in the first cycle or on the first cover.
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Please note that not all charges relating to mare reproduction are covered under the terms of the Reproductive Mare
Contract. Please take the time to read the inclusions and exclusions which are listed in the contract paperwork. An extensive brochure providing further details regarding our reproduction services, pricing and more is also available on our website www.westcoastvets.com.au
Should you wish to place your mare on contract please complete the attached 2024 Mare Reproductive Contract, the Schedule of Mares and the Payment form and return to: info@westcoastvets.com.au
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Routine reproduction consultations/ palpations-
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Routine post foaling flushes
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Routine supplies for examinations (gloves/cotton wool/lubricant)
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Rectal and vaginal examinations
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Reproduction ultrasound examinations
Caslick operations and repairs -
Intrauterine infusion / irrigation / flush (Neomypen / Penicillin/Gentamycin/Ceftiofur)
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PG/Oxytocin
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Chorulon/Ovultary Drugs
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Collection and Laboratory processing of ONE uterine swab
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Emailing of reproductive swab results
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Pregnancy Certificates
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Deslorelin Injection
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Travelling
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Twin Ablation
Download Breeding Contracts
1. Mare Reproduction Contract Stud Mares
2. Mare Reproduction Frozen Semen Contract Stud Mares
3. Mare Reproduction Chilled/Fresh Contract Stud Mares
4. Mare Reproduction Embyro Transfer Contract
5. Download full repro brochure 2024/25
Stallion Services Information 2024
Stallion collection
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Chilled cover on site $400
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Chilled and packaged for off site breeding $450
Stallion freezing:
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1 x stallion collection and freezing $800
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Frozen semen storage: Monthly fee $20 Initial administartion fee $50
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Semen analysis fee $139.70
HOLSTEINER VERBAND West Coast Vets are the WA agents for the Holsteiner Verband. Contracts for frozen semen include 3 breeding cycles. Booking fees are to be paid prior to breeding, with pregnancy fee paid on 45 day postive scan
Foaling Down Services Information 2024
Protect your investment High risk pregnancies are mares that have a condition or multiple conditions that threaten the safe arrival of your foal and the health of your mare. By foaling down at West Coast Vets your mare/foal will have access to immediate care. What we recommend The ideal practice is to have your mare here 3 weeks prior to foaling. We advise worming and vaccinations to be administered prior to arrival.
Estimate cost for routine foaling Estimate for healthy foal without complications $1932.60 inc the below; -
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21 days agistment
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Professional foaling down fee inc alarm
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Foal IGG test
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*The above breakdown is only an estimate for a straight forward foaling down. Additional expenses may occur if mert with any complications and the owners will be consulted prior to treatment.
