Additional Breeder Services
- Unsure when to mate your dog?
- Want to improve the size of your litters?
- Looking for more successful matings?
- Wishing to reduce financial waste?
Ovulation cytology swabbing and progesterone blood testing are the most effective methods for identifying the optimal breeding time. Cytology swabbing tracks cellular changes in response to oestrogen levels, while progesterone testing measures hormone levels to predict and confirm ovulation.
Progesterone Blood Testing
Progesterone is the primary hormone secreted by the female reproductive system, playing a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryo development. It serves as an ideal indicator for detecting ovulation through blood testing.
Progesterone is the primary hormone secreted by the female reproductive system, playing a crucial role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryo development. It serves as an ideal indicator for detecting ovulation through blood testing.
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Using laboratory equipment, a venous blood sample collected by your vet from an animal in season can be forwarded to us to measure its progesterone levels. This quantitative result will indicate if your pet has ovulated and predict when she may ovulate.
I recommend starting the test on day 6 of the season (no later than day 9 for working breeds). Retesting every 2 - 4 days is required until ovulation is confirmed.
I recommend starting the test on day 6 of the season (no later than day 9 for working breeds). Retesting every 2 - 4 days is required until ovulation is confirmed.
Ovulation Cytology Swabbing
This method is simple and quick technique involves using a series of vaginal swabs over several days, starting from day 6 of the dog's heat cycle, and retesting every 3 days until ovulation is confirmed. We can supply the swabs, which you can then return to us for processing and cell analysis. The cells change as oestrogen levels increase, indicating ovulation.
This method is simple and quick technique involves using a series of vaginal swabs over several days, starting from day 6 of the dog's heat cycle, and retesting every 3 days until ovulation is confirmed. We can supply the swabs, which you can then return to us for processing and cell analysis. The cells change as oestrogen levels increase, indicating ovulation.
- Dealing with inexperienced dogs that need help mating?
- Have a dominant female that won't allow mounting?
- Is your stud dog injured and unable to mount?
A successful mating is crucial to giving the female the best chance of becoming pregnant. However, this process can be challenging, as working with animals often presents unexpected difficulties. Countless issues can arise when a planned mating goes differently than expected.
Facilitating Optimal Matings
Our service provides safe and hygienic mating assistance, ensuring both males and females are comfortable and stress-free. This increases the chances of successful mating and minimises the risk of injury or stress-related health issues.
We can assist you by providing safe and hygienic mating assistance. This includes facilitating the mating process and ensuring both males and females are comfortable and stress-free.
With our extensive experience and deep understanding of various breeds and temperaments, we are well-equipped to ensure a successful mating. We aim to make the process as smooth and effective as possible for both dogs, giving you a sense of security and trust in my service.
Facilitating Optimal Matings
Our service provides safe and hygienic mating assistance, ensuring both males and females are comfortable and stress-free. This increases the chances of successful mating and minimises the risk of injury or stress-related health issues.
We can assist you by providing safe and hygienic mating assistance. This includes facilitating the mating process and ensuring both males and females are comfortable and stress-free.
With our extensive experience and deep understanding of various breeds and temperaments, we are well-equipped to ensure a successful mating. We aim to make the process as smooth and effective as possible for both dogs, giving you a sense of security and trust in my service.
- Not sure what equipment you need?
- Want the latest rearing equipment but don't want the additional expense?
- Have limited room to store equipment that isn't frequently used?
Whelping units and pens available for weekly rental/hire.
Hire price includes delivery and collection from your premises.
- Premium Plazteck whelping unit
- Brinsea Incubator
- Croft double Whelping & Puppy Pen
- Oxygen concentrater (for poorly pups)
Hire price includes delivery and collection from your premises.