Today’s equine planned parenthood means that humans intervene, sometimes using veterinary equipment that helps them get the job done effectively. In this article we’ll take a look at the modern tools you might use for breeding, whether you operate a prolific stallion station or have a small facility of your own.

Diagnostic Equipment

An ultrasound unit is an important piece of equipment for any efficient breeding operation. Ultrasonography involves the use of high-frequency sound to produce a two-dimensional picture of soft tissue. It works by pulsing a sound beam and using the returning echo to create a picture.

Practitioners are not bound to large machines; today they can choose more advanced digital equipment and software that can change a laptop into an ultrasound viewing device. Veterinarians use the machines to determine the best time for insemination by watching follicle development in the ovaries