At Oakham Veterinary Hospital we offer a specialised Equine Stud Medicine service. We are a BEVA approved practice for Artificial Insemination and a DEFRA approved centre for collection, storage and distribution of fresh, chilled and frozen semen.
Our services:
AI with fresh, chilled or frozen semen
High conception rates
Deep Uterine Insemination
Mare stocks and examination area with diagnostic ultrasound
Semen collection from Resident and Visiting Stallions
Resident Stallions are Washington Postman and Classic Primitive
Dedicated laboratory for semen analysis
Stallion accommodation and turnout facilities
Semen collection area with dummy mare and adjacent stable for teasing.
Stallion Fertility Assessment
Semen analysis for Density and Motility
Sperm Morphology
Pre-breeding screening/examinations
Swabs for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)
Blood Sample for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) and Equine Infectious Anaemia (Coggins)
Ultrasound Examination of Reproductive System
Endometrial Biopsies
Semen Freezing and storage facilities
Packages can be tailored to suit owner's requirements
Stallions can ‘bank' semen during a quiet period in competitive schedule
Foaling Service
Designated foaling boxes with CCTV cameras
Neonatal care facilities
Mare and Foal stabling and safe individual and group paddocks
Vets on site should any problems arise during birth
Embryo Transfer
Set price packages available
Contact the practice for more details
For more information contact:
Matt Hecking, Stud Manager at Oakham Veterinary Hospital,
On 01572 722647 or 07802 674569
Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7QH
Matt Hecking - Stud Manager
Matt has been involved with horses all his life having competed at international level in showjumping. He spent 4 years in the USA, working on a large stud farm, during which time he was responsible for the care and management of the 4 resident stallions, 15 brood mares and many youngstock . He was promoted to the role of assistant stud manager and gained experience in all aspects of reproduction work including live cover, semen collection, A.I and foaling mares.
Matt joined Oakham in February in 2008 and has been responsible for developing the extensive stud services we now offer. During his spare time he competes with his mare Greystoke at novice level Eventing and aims to compete in a CCI* before the end of the year.
For more information contact:
Matt Hecking, Stud Manager at Oakham Veterinary Hospital,
On 01572 722647 or 07802 674569
Ashwell Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 7QH