Frequently Asked Stallion Questions
What age can I begin collecting my stallion?
We recommend that you wait for collection purposes until the stallion reaches its maturity, however
we will take into account special cases and stallion individuality. WCEC is able to manage a wide
variety of stallions, including young untrained animals to senior horses.
What age can I begin collecting my stallion?
At WCEC we appreciate a stallion that can come to us with appropriate ground manners. However,
we understand that most owners do not have the education or desire to work with a “breeding”
stallion. If your stallion has never been collected off of a phantom, we require a series of training
sessions called phantom training. It is sometimes helpful if the stallion has been allowed to tease
and has not been harshly reprimanded for typical breeding behavior, which in the case of a timid
stallion, could be detrimental. (We are not advocating that you allow your stallion to misbehave.)
How long does the phantom training take?
The phantom training process typically takes about a week. This allows our staff to have at least 3-4
training sessions with the stallion. During this time, he will become accustom to being washed,
teased, mount the phantom, and collect using an artificial vagina. The resulting semen will then be
evaluated for volume, concentration, motility and extending capabilities. However, each stallion is
different; therefore additional time may need to be allotted for special cases.
My stallion has special needs (i.e. lameness, illness, or behavioral issues) is WCEC
equipped to handle those needs?
Yes. Besides being a full service breeding facility we are also an equine hospital capable of minor
surgeries and recovery treatments. Our staff takes into consideration each animal’s individual
needs and treats them accordingly. There is no shortage of concern or care at this facility.
Does WCEC specialize in one particular breed?
No. We see a wide variety of all breeds.
Does WCEC stand stallions?
Yes. However owners should contact the clinic during working hours to discuss options and
requirements. WCEC can either act as an agent and completely schedule and manage your
stallions breeding season, dealing with the mare owners for you, or if you would like to be more
involved we can act as a collection facility and let you have direct contact with the mare owners.
(please contact WCEC for more information.)
Is WCEC qualified for quarantine for exported semen?
Yes. We are qualified for export to Australia and Europe. We are not, however qualified to import
horses at this time.
Does WCEC freeze semen?
Yes.
What does freezing semen involve?
Preferably WCEC would collect the stallion here at the clinic and have a test freeze done, to
determine if your stallion is capable of freezing. If your horse has not been collected recently, we
recommend that he is cleaned out a few times before the test freeze. This allows for a more
accurate representation of his cell count.
What can I expect as far as number of doses from my stallion?
Every stallion should be considered as an individual. Therefore, each stallion will produce a
different amount of doses. However, the average production of sperm cells for the average stallion
is somewhere between 6-11 billion, or 6 – 11 doses of semen.
When is WCEC available for collection?
WCEC staff is capable of collection Monday – Friday as long as we have adequate notice. Some
stallion owners may stipulate a specific schedule, which we will honor.
Can WCEC ship semen counter to counter?
Yes. We are registered with many airline carriers, which allow us to ship semen nationwide with
same day services. We can ship packages out of Ontario, San Diego, and Palm Springs California.
Because this service is much more difficult to arrange, and constant changes in southern California
traffic, adequate notice is a MUST.
What does it cost?
Charges are acquired per service. For a list of prices and services please feel free to e-mail us and
we will send an information packet to you.
What age can I begin collecting my stallion?
We recommend that you wait for collection purposes until the stallion reaches its maturity, however
we will take into account special cases and stallion individuality. WCEC is able to manage a wide
variety of stallions, including young untrained animals to senior horses.
What age can I begin collecting my stallion?
At WCEC we appreciate a stallion that can come to us with appropriate ground manners. However,
we understand that most owners do not have the education or desire to work with a “breeding”
stallion. If your stallion has never been collected off of a phantom, we require a series of training
sessions called phantom training. It is sometimes helpful if the stallion has been allowed to tease
and has not been harshly reprimanded for typical breeding behavior, which in the case of a timid
stallion, could be detrimental. (We are not advocating that you allow your stallion to misbehave.)
How long does the phantom training take?
The phantom training process typically takes about a week. This allows our staff to have at least 3-4
training sessions with the stallion. During this time, he will become accustom to being washed,
teased, mount the phantom, and collect using an artificial vagina. The resulting semen will then be
evaluated for volume, concentration, motility and extending capabilities. However, each stallion is
different; therefore additional time may need to be allotted for special cases.
My stallion has special needs (i.e. lameness, illness, or behavioral issues) is WCEC
equipped to handle those needs?
Yes. Besides being a full service breeding facility we are also an equine hospital capable of minor
surgeries and recovery treatments. Our staff takes into consideration each animal’s individual
needs and treats them accordingly. There is no shortage of concern or care at this facility.
Does WCEC specialize in one particular breed?
No. We see a wide variety of all breeds.
Does WCEC stand stallions?
Yes. However owners should contact the clinic during working hours to discuss options and
requirements. WCEC can either act as an agent and completely schedule and manage your
stallions breeding season, dealing with the mare owners for you, or if you would like to be more
involved we can act as a collection facility and let you have direct contact with the mare owners.
(please contact WCEC for more information.)
Is WCEC qualified for quarantine for exported semen?
Yes. We are qualified for export to Australia and Europe. We are not, however qualified to import
horses at this time.
Does WCEC freeze semen?
Yes.
What does freezing semen involve?
Preferably WCEC would collect the stallion here at the clinic and have a test freeze done, to
determine if your stallion is capable of freezing. If your horse has not been collected recently, we
recommend that he is cleaned out a few times before the test freeze. This allows for a more
accurate representation of his cell count.
What can I expect as far as number of doses from my stallion?
Every stallion should be considered as an individual. Therefore, each stallion will produce a
different amount of doses. However, the average production of sperm cells for the average stallion
is somewhere between 6-11 billion, or 6 – 11 doses of semen.
When is WCEC available for collection?
WCEC staff is capable of collection Monday – Friday as long as we have adequate notice. Some
stallion owners may stipulate a specific schedule, which we will honor.
Can WCEC ship semen counter to counter?
Yes. We are registered with many airline carriers, which allow us to ship semen nationwide with
same day services. We can ship packages out of Ontario, San Diego, and Palm Springs California.
Because this service is much more difficult to arrange, and constant changes in southern California
traffic, adequate notice is a MUST.
What does it cost?
Charges are acquired per service. For a list of prices and services please feel free to e-mail us and
we will send an information packet to you.
Stallions services include:
- Phantom training
- Collection for Artificial Insemenation
- Collection and Preparation for shipping cooled semen
- Collection for freezing
- Problem stallions
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