If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where your mare needs to be euthanized or dies suddenly, we can offer you a final opportunity to obtain offspring from her, as it is possible to extract the ovaries after euthanasia and collect and fertilize the oocytes.

​

As soon as possible after euthanasia, the ovaries are removed and packaged. Proper packaging and shipping are crucial for success rates. If the euthanasia is planned, we recommend contacting us in advance to arrange for the preparation of materials and the arrival of the ovaries at our laboratory. In the case of sudden euthanasia, your own veterinarian can remove and package the ovaries, which should then be transported to Equinova's laboratories as quickly as possible. Upon receiving the ovaries, we meticulously dissect them, scraping and rinsing each tiny follicle. We examine the follicular fluid under a magnifier. The number of oocytes varies depending on the mare’s cycle stage, age, and possibly any illness at the time of euthanasia.

 

The oocytes are then prepared for maturation, and those that mature can be fertilized with the desired stallion’s sperm using ICSI technology.