Veterinary Andrology and Reproductive Techniques

HORSES

• The mare is restrained by hobbles, backed against baled hay or a board wall or put in a breeding chute to protect the inseminator.
• The mare should be suitably restrained after bandaging the mare’s tail with sterile gauze or a bandage.
• The buttocks, perineal region and external genitalia are thoroughly scrubbed with soap and water and then wiped and rinsed with clear water.
• The operator inserts his left hand, which is encased in a plastic sleeve-lightly lubricated with water –soluble, non-spermicidal lubricating jelly into the vagina and the index finger is inserted into the cervix.
• Inseminating catheter is guided into the uterus to deposit 20-50ml of raw (or) extended semen.
• Possible entry of air into vagina should be prevented on withdrawal of the arm.