Reproduction
Tufts Equine Center provides examinations and diagnostics in collaboration with our board-certified reproductive specialist and theriogenologist, Dr. Carlos Gradil.
Our Services
- Obstetrics of all species
- Breeding soundness exams
- Breeding management of healthy mares and mares with chronic uterine infections
- Fertility evaluation of mares
- Twin reduction in mares
- Innovative Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) used to modulate the reproductive cycle
Innovative Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)
The IUD, developed by Dr. Gradil, self-assembles and stays in place. The small size facilitates quick insertion and once set, is self-retaining and easy to remove. Unlike previously developed IUDs, both detection and removal are simplified. Once the IUD is in the uterus, the ovaries will produce progesterone for long periods of time without the need to give mares any drugs. The device can stay in place for five to seven months during the performance season.