Comparative Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine Services
Our Services
The Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine Service at the VMC will offer assisted reproductive services for dogs and cats, farm, and equine patients.
For more information or for price inquiries, please email OSUVET.Theriogenology@cvm.osu.edu
Service Highlights:
All Species
- Breeding soundness exam (BSE)
- Infertility work-up
- State of the art semen analysis/evaluation
- Advanced reproductive ultrasonagraphy
- Dystocia management
Dogs and Cats
- Artificial insemination/trans-cervical insemination with fresh, chilled, and frozen semen
- Semen cryopreservation (we do not store long-term)
- Semen collection for chilled shipping
- High risk pregnancy management
- Cesarean-section timing and management
Equine
- Artificial insemination with fresh, chilled, and frozen semen (icluding deep horn insemination when necessary)
- Semen cryopreservation (we do not store long-term)
- Semen collection for chilled shipping
- High risk pregnancy management
- Mare foaling services
- Embryo collection for transport or freezing
- Embryo transfer
- Twin reduction management
Farm Animal
- Bovine artificial insemination
- Estrus syncronization protocols
- *For more farm animal theriogenology services, please contact Large Animal Services at Marysville at 937-642-2936*
Appointments & Office Hours
Office hours: By appointment Monday – Friday;
To make an appointment, please call: (614) 292-3551 (dogs/cats) or (614) 292-6661 (equine/farm)
Email: OSUVET.Theriogenology@cvm.osu.edu
What to Expect
During your visit, your animal will be well-cared for by our medical team, which consists of a board-certified faculty member, a resident, a fourth year veterinary student, and a registered animal health technician.
Clinical Trials
The Theriogenology and Reproductive Medicine Service is often recruiting patients for a number of studies for which your pet may be eligible. If you have any questions regarding your pet's eligibility, please contact the Blue Buffalo Clinical Trials Office (cvm-clinicaltrials@osu.edu).
For a listing of current trials please click here.
Clinicians
- Marco Coutinho da Silva, DVM, MS, PhD, DACT, Professor - Clinical, Section Head
- Erin Runcan, DVM, DACT, Associate Professor- Clinical
Residents
- Gail McRae. DVM
Technicians
- Erin Blevins, RVT, Service Coordinator
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