Breeding Services

In addition to earning her bachelors degree, Ali studied Equine Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination at Colorado State University. under Drs. J.E. Bruemmer, E.M. Carnevale, P.M. McCue, P.D. Siciliano, and E.L. Squires.

Alexandria received state-of-the-art technology training in equine reproductive management. Classroom instruction and laboratory work in mare and stallion management, seminal collection and evaluation, artificial insemination, and care of the pregnant mare and neonatal foal.

In addition, Ali's studies included anatomy and physiology of the mare and stallion genital tract, hormonal relationships and fertility, seminal collection and evaluation, techniques of artificial insemination, factors affecting sperm production and output, sexual behavior of the stallion, training a stallion to a phantom, hormonal control of the estrous cycle and pregnancy, care of the pregnant, foaling and postpartum mare, and nutrition of the stallion and pregnant mare.

Techniques for Handling and Utilizing Transported Cooled Equine Spermatozoa
This course is designed forstudents interested in learning the techniques involved in shipment of equine spermatozoa. In addition to lectures, hands-on laboratory sessions will provide the opportunity for registrants to actively participate. Extensive experience in seminal collection, evaluation and insemination procedures or attendance at an Equine Reproductive Management and Artificial Insemination courses at Colorado State University is a prerequisite to this course. Topics to be covered include response of spermatozoa to cooling, preparing semen for shipment, Equitaner (Hamilton-Thorn) System, on-the-farm applications and results of shipped semen, preparation of mares for cooled and frozen semen, and latest research results.