http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/ Discussion list for all topics pertaining to equine reproduction. A valuable resource for any breeder. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:01:52 GMT Jos Mottershead http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44810 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44810 ... Add extender to semen, and preferably stepped in equal volumes to the portion containing the sperm (i.e. if there is 5-ml of raw semen, which must be Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:20:43 GMT Fisher, Suzy http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44809 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44809 Just a quick refresher as I can't remember. As I recall, it was better for the sperm to either: add the extender to the sperm or the sperm to the extender, but Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:12:44 GMT Amy M. Stika (Heritage Manor) http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44808 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44808 INRA, aka French AV is manufactured and sold by IMV International. IMV-USA is the USA division IMV USA 11725 95th Avenue North Maple Grove, MN 55369 USA Ph.: Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:48:17 GMT C Spanhel Blue Fire Moon Farm http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44807 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44807 I collect my stallion in a stall with the French INRA AV. This year, I collected most of the time without a mare present (though usually visible from a Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:47:45 GMT fairviewhorsectr@... http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44806 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44806 The French - INRA Model is the only one I would consider. It is light weight, but still has good heat retaining properties. It has the rubber end cover for Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:11:30 GMT harold parker http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44805 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44805 Go to this web site and click on the IMV logo on the right side of the page: http://www.equine-reproduction.com There are very good instructions on how to Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:12:34 GMT Susan M. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44804 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44804 Where do you find the INRA and what is it's cost? I use a Colorado right now but I would really like to find something lighter but with the same sturdiness as Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:12:27 GMT mariehorse58 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44803 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44803 ... I have collected my stallion Indian Artbeat the past 3 years in a stall and would be glad to share the info on how I do it. He has never bred any other Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:09:38 GMT harold parker http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44802 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44802 I use the INRA av to ground collect. Lighter than the Colorado and rigid, unlike the Missouri. I like baby bottles with a disposable liner as a collection Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:17:42 GMT b_wise4wellness http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44801 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44801 Wich is the best AV collection container? Is it possible to collect a Stallion in his stall without a phantom? If this is possible what AV is best for this? Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:45:03 GMT raqhabrown@... http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44800 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44800 http://www.ftancien.ftancient.danbeard.org/PeCAu9csez.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:37:54 GMT janet_george1 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44799 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44799 One of my mares developed a horribly swollen neck last week and a course of antibiotics and anti-inflammatories has helped a bit - but she's still not right. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:58:49 GMT Faranch@... http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44798 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44798 you vet will/should know what values to test for, ?as a? hormone panel ?will not cut it.? Inhibin needs to included and you need to be sure it goes to a lab Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:21:20 GMT Carrie Bale http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44797 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44797 In the event of a granulosa cell tumor, what would you expect to see on a hormone level check?    Carrie [Non-text portions of this message have been Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:53:48 GMT Jos Mottershead http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44796 http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/EquineRepro/message/44796 ... I would add a cautionary note to the reliability of the above. Some mares will not respond positively to a stallion's advances, no matter if they are