Cierra was rebred yesterday. The phrase "three times the charm" was mentioned more than once, and it just might prove true. This AI sounds very promising. We will know in about 15 days. Our vet said, and I quote "this is perfect timing". He said she had just ovulated, and it was very fresh.
What we learned about Cierra is that she doesn't follow the typical 21 day cycle. This time she ovulated another day earlier, at 19 days. If you missed earlier AI posts the links to the first and two second AI posts are here and here.
A person might wonder why a vet that specializes in AI didn't get the perfect timing right on the first attempt. Not for the lack of trying. Besides the natural variables out of their control, the timing needs to mesh with the collecting facility. In our case, cooled semen can only be ordered M/W/F by 9am, so breeding can only happen Tu/Th/Sa.
We aren't the only clients, they are a very busy vet clinic that services a wide area. I can only imagine the appointment juggling that needs to happen. Our vet said breeding is up significantly this year. He also said with the cool Spring we had, mares just didn't get cycling.
You never know what you are getting with sperm potency, and it decreases with time. The first AI semen motility (aka sperm swimability) was around 70, the second 40 and this time it tested here at 60 (shipped at 65). I asked if there wasn't some type of potency benchmark, and he said no - you get what you get.
tools of the trade
Breeder sleeve, lube, sedation shot and the AI tube and syringe
(sorry for the wonky photo, I snapped it on the fly)
7 comments:
It does sound promising. AI can be tricky. I think a name for that foal could be Dreaming of Diamonds!
Here’s hoping! The odds have to be with you, if nothing else!
Yikes, that is a lot of ifs. But I agree with the vet, the girlz have been wonky with cycling this year. I had all of my females come into heat at one time. And the next day, no one showed anything.
But that may have been a reaction to re introducing the elderly gelding to the herd.
Good luck!
Hope it works out! I had to chuckle when I saw that stud ID card - we've been breeding a couple mares here using that same stud. He must be a popular guy with the ladies! :)
Hope it works out this time! :)
The third times the charm! Good luck! Hope it works out this time.
Thanks all, we will take all the good mojo we can get!
HI Lorie, nice to hear from you again!! This stud was my first choice. He is the whole package, and (early) fees were very reasonable considering factors.
Great name Shirley :)
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