STALLION
AI
SERVICES LTD
“ Using the la test technolog y in equine breeding”
FRESH AND CHILLED COLLECTION SERVICE 2008
We can take the hassle out of the breeding season by collecting and distributing
your stallion’s semen for you anywhere in the UK.
This service is for stallion owners to walk in or to stand stallions at the centre for
fresh and chilled insemination. This service has been extremely popular with stallion
owners as it offers a wider scope for the distribution of semen across the UK, with
excellent fertility results, as well as avoiding risks such as injury or cross
contamination which can be associated with stallions covering live mares.
Advantages of using the Centre
First, we provide a safe and controlled environment for semen collection with a team
of trained staff.
Second, collecting and assessment of semen quality and freezing on site offers the
chance of freezing only the highest quality of semen.
Thirdly, because your stallion is away from his normal surroundings he is unlikely to
associate semen collection with life at home and should return to his normal routine
quickly when you collect him.
Stallion semen collection is carried out at a ministry approved collection centre in
Whitchurch, Shropshire. The centre boasts the latest technology which is admired by
equine breeders worldwide as well as an enviable wealth of experience and resources.
About the Centre
The collection centre is divided into 3 separate colour coded quarantine units which
can take up to 20 stallions at any one time.
All stallions arriving at the centre have to complete a pre-entry health check before
arriving. This is essential to ensure that the semen is disease free for the protection of
all horses visiting the unit.
Adjacent to the quarantine unit are a number of spacious grass paddocks in which the
stallions can be turned out individually for part of the day. Two 8 foot high fenced
paddocks are also available for even the most ambitious of stallions.
Horse Welfare
Physical fitness can be of paramount importance to the competition stallion. In
addition to turnout, horse walker and lungeing facilities are available.
Welfare of the stallions is our number one priority, and you can rest assured that your
horse will be well looked after and closely supervised for the duration of his stay.
We have the facility to weigh stallions and monitor weight gains and losses.
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Semen collection is carried out in the safe environment of the collection area. The
floor is rubberised, making it safe for both the stallions and handlers.
In addition to a dummy, there are also a number of teaser mares available which have
been specially selected for their placid temperament and quiet nature.
Owners have the option to bring stallions in for collection or leave at the centre for the
season.
2008 Charges
We do not take any percentage of the stud fee but just charge livery to the stallion
owner, and collection and distribution fees to the mare owner. See charges below:
Stallion livery per day
£25 per day for over 3 months
£27.50 per day for 1-2 months
£30 per day under 1 month
The Mare owner is responsible for the cost of collection, hire of shipping container
and postage.
Collection Fee for fresh semen
£60.00 per collection
Collection Fee for chilled/shipped semen
£80.00 per collection
Hire of shipping container
Free for first 3days (£10/day thereafter)
Postage and packaging
£17 - £22.00 (Saturday: £45)
(Depending on type and weight of shipping container)
Same day delivery Service
Carriage of shipping container with TNT
Private door to door courier
Approx. £110.00 (available 7 days per week)
£1.10 per mile one way
All prices are subject to VAT except for livery charges
There are problems with Datapost and other carriers with a guaranteed next day delivery
service of the shipping container to the mare owner when semen is required on a Sunday or
Monday. We advise mare owners that they must make their own arrangement for the
collection of the shipping container if the semen is required on those days or use same day
delivery service.
All semen will be examined under a microscope for motility and density. It will only be
despatched if considered to be of good quality. However no guarantee on the fertility of
semen can be given since so many other factors are relevant to a mare becoming pregnant.
All stallions must be tested for EVA (unless vaccinated), EIA and CEM before
entering the stallion centre.
STALLION AI SERVICES LTD, TWEMLOWS HALL, WHITCHURCH,
SHROPSHIRE. SY13 2EZ
Tel: 01948 666295 Mobile : 07801 592111
Fax: 01948 662663
E-mail: tullis@stallionai.com
Website: www.stallionai.com