Reproductive Care
Cats and Dogs
Whether you’re a first-time or experienced breeder, our board-certified reproduction experts can help you carry your animal’s superior genetic lines into future generations.
In addition to breeding services, we also diagnose and treat reproductive diseases, including pyometra, cystic endometrial hyperplasia, endometritis, prostatic disease, and testicular disease.
We partner with local zoos to provide reproduction consultation for feline wildlife species.
Contact Us
- For appointments, complete the appointment request form, call us at (970) 297-4023, or email us at [email protected].
- For consultations and questions, call us at (970) 297-4023 or email us at [email protected].
Reproductive Care services
Artificial insemination
We use a non-surgical procedure called transcervical insemination that yields at least equal pregnancy rates to surgical procedures. Transcervical insemination is an outpatient endoscopic procedure that is fast, pain-free, and done without sedation.
Semen collection, evaluation, freezing, and transport
To ensure the highest quality of semen and best chance of pregnancy, we collect, freeze, and ship semen, as well as help you evaluate and select semen collected elsewhere. Using state-of-the-art techniques, we can extend the fertilizing capabilities of canine semen longer for various breeds, resulting in greater survival of superior genetics.
- Collection
- Evaluation of fresh, chilled, or frozen-thawed semen
- Freezing and storage (includes preparation)
- National and international exportation and importation
- Preparation for artificial insemination
- Recovery of epididymal sperm (from deceased and castrated dogs) for freezing
Management of the estrus cycle
We take the guesswork out of ovulation, and help you identify the right timing for the best chance of pregnancy.
- Manipulation of the estrus cycle (to bring on or delay heat)
- Ovulation timing consultation
- Progesterone testing
- Vaginal cytology
- Vaginoscopy
Pregnancy
Through robust health screening, including genetic testing and X-rays, we prioritize the health of your animal and her litter by reducing the occurrence of hereditary diseases. We are there every step of the pregnancy to ensure happy, healthy pets.
- Dystocia and whelping management
- Elective and emergency c-section
- Management of high-risk pregnancies
- Pregnancy X-ray (at term)
- Ultrasound pregnancy diagnosis including fetal numbers, gestational aging, fetal viability
Specialized technology
- In-house developed semen extenders for fertilization preservation
- Long-term liquid nitrogen tanks for semen storage
We partner with the hospital’s Diagnostic Imaging service to provide advanced imaging technologies and services to our clients.
An appointment is required for all services except for shipping frozen semen. Before requesting an appointment, please review the “what to expect” information associated with the service you’d like to request:
- To select CSU as your primary reproductive veterinarian for breeding management
- To collect your stud (for evaluation, freezing, or shipping chilled)
- For reproductive diagnostic services only (progesterone and brucellosis testing or pregnancy imaging)
- For reproductive medical conditions or breeding soundness exams
- To ship frozen semen
If you are ready to schedule an appointment, please complete the appointment request form.
For veterinarians with questions or to refer a case, complete the referral form. Submit medical records and pertinent patient information via email.
Reproductive Care team
Specialists in breeding services.
Location
Appointments take place at the Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex.
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