Section of Reproduction & Behavior
Services provided by the Section of Reproduction & Behavior include:
This is by no means a complete list; if you would like info about other procedures or to set up an appointment for any of the above procedures, Please call Hofmann Center, 610-925-6364.
Bull Services
We perform breeding soundness examinations, semen evaluation, cultures for detection of Trichomoniasis and Campylobacter, reproductive surgeries and ultrasonography of the reproductive tract.
Please call Hofmann Center, 610-925-6364 for information.
The Section of Reproduction & Behavior at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, New Bolton Center, provides comprehensive care of horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, & camelids. Our clinicians have over 80 years of combined experience and are board certified by the American college of Theriogenologists.
Endometrial Biopsy Services
We will evaluate endometrial biopsies taken by other veterinarians. Biopsies should be submitted in Bouins fixative along with a completed copy of the biopsy submission form.
Please call 610-444-5800 ext 2232 to obtain a current form. Results are usually available one to two business days from date of receipt, and can be faxed to the veterinarian on the case.
Please send biopsies to:
Endometrial Biopsy Service
New Bolton Center - Murphy Lab
382 W. Street Rd.
Kennett Square PA 19348
Mare Services
We provide a variety of services for the reproductive management of mares, including breeding soundness examinations, ultrasound of the genital tract, pregnancy evaluation, fetal sexing, artificial insemination, management of twin pregnancies, endometrial cultures, endometrial biopsies, reproductive surgery, embryo transfer and other assisted reproductive techniques.
Please call Hofmann Center, 610-925-6364 for information.
Reference Andrology Laboratory
Click here to go to the Reference Andrology Laboratory web page for more information.
Small Ruminant Services
We perform breeding soundness examinations, vasectomies, transcervical and laproscopic intrauterine insemination, and ultrasonographic pregnancy evaluations and evaluate and freeze semen.
Please call Hofmann Center, 610-925-6364 for information.
Stallion Behavior Services
We provide evaluation and therapy for low libido as well as specific erection and ejaculation dysfunction in breeding stallions. We can also assist with dummy training or evaluation of self-mutilation, frenzied stallion syndrome and other behavior problems in stallions, geldings and mares. For more information please visit the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab Web site.
Stallion Services
We provide many services for stallions, including semen collection and packaging for transport, semen evaluation, semen freezing, semen morphology, ultrasound evaluation of genital tract, phantom training, breeding soundness examinations, reproductive behavior evaluations and treatment and management of infertility.
Please call Hofmann Center, 610-925-6364 for information.