Our board-certified theriogenologists offer state-of-the-art reproductive services to a variety of dog breeders, including breeders of show dogs, hunting and field trialing dogs, coon dogs, herding and other working dogs. The following services are offered routinely by appointment:
- monitoring of bitches for the optimal breeding time with on-site progesterone testing
- on-site testing for brucellosis
- all forms of artificial insemination with fresh, shipped or frozen semen, including endoscopically guided transcervical inseminations, surgical insemination and vaginal inseminations by Mavic catheter
- ultrasonographic and radiographic pregnancy examinations
- semen collection and evaluation
- chilled and frozen semen shipping
- semen freezing and storage of frozen semen
- epididymal sperm harvesting and freezing from deceased dogs
- elective Cesarean sections
- management of male and female dogs with reproductive disorders
Many clients come from neighboring states and farther for our theriogenology services. Referrals are welcome but not required.
Theriogenology Faculty Veterinarians
Dawna Voelkl, DVM, DACT
Assistant Teaching Professor of Theriogenology
Board-Certified Specialist in Theriogenology
Dietrich Volkmann, BVSc, MMedVet, DACT
Teaching Professor of Theriogenology
Board-Certified Specialist in Theriogenology
Veterinary Technician
Sia Miller, RVT
