Reproductive Services at Brainerd Equine Veterinary Services

Dr. Harms is happy to offer a full range of equine reproductive services to his clients. Although many owners are currently postponing breeding due to the current economic conditions, Dr. Harms is always available to provide a wide range of reproductive services to owners wanting to breed their animals. Some of these services include:

• Breeding Soundness Examination – Before breeding a mare, make sure she is in a healthy condition and capable of a successful foaling.
• Ultrasound Examination – Identifies problems with conception and monitors the progress of the pregnancy
• Estrus Synchronization – Identifies the timing of ovulation in preparation for insemination. Careful monitoring is required.
• Artificial Insemination – Coordination of all aspects of artificially inseminating mares with fresh or frozen semen.
• Confirmation of Pregnancy – This can be done as soon as 14-16 days after ovulation.
• Infertility Diagnosis and Treatment – If a mare has difficulty conceiving, the condition may be identified and corrected.
• Pregnancy Management – Monitoring the progress of the pregnancy and helping maintain difficult pregnancies.
• Pre-Foaling Preventive Care – Helping to assure that the mare is healthy and fit for foaling.
• Foaling Assistance and Management – Having a qualified veterinary present at foaling assures you that any problems that develop can be handled expertly.
• Post-Foaling Preventive Care – Managing the mare and foal’s health during the period following foaling is important for the health of both.

When you decide to breed any mare, contact Dr. Harms and consult with him as soon as you make the decision. Rely on Dr. Harms to manage the entire process and rest assured that he will work with you throughout to help you realize your breeding goals.