Theriogenology

Reproductive Medicine

NorthStar VETS provides reproductive medicine services for companion animals including breeding management, transcervical insemination, semen freezing and infertility examinations. We also provide medical and surgical treatment for conditions related to the reproductive system including uterine disease, obstetrics and neonatal care.

Our Theriogenology Department offers the latest diagnostic, treatment and reproductive medicine techniques and provides emergency care and hospitalization through the emergency service in our state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Ahmed collaborates with a broad range of veterinary specialists including anesthesiology, radiology, surgery and integrative medicine to ensure patients receive the most comprehensive care possible.

REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE SERVICES

• Female reproductive exams for breeding management as well as for infertility cases and breeding challenges
• Ovulation timing via combination of vaginal cytology and progesterone evaluation
• In-house progesterone testing with same day results, or sent to a reference laboratory with results within 24-hours
• Transcervical and vaginal artificial insemination
• Management of reproductive disorders, including treatment of pyometra and mis-mating management
• Pregnancy examination and diagnosis with blood, ultrasound, and/or X-ray
• Breeding soundness examinations
• Male reproductive exams including semen collection and evaluation, and preparation for artificial insemination and shipment
• Canine frozen semen services: routine semen freezing and storage; epididymal sperm harvest and freezing
• Diagnosis and treatment of prostatic disease
• Cesarean sections
• Brucellosis Testing