September 20, 2023
Vaccinations for AI Mares
July 29, 2020
MVS now require all mares grazing at MVS for the duration of their AI programme to be fully vaccinated for tetanus and strangles prior to arrival.
MVS recommend the below protocol for previously unvaccinated mares:
- 2n1 (tetanus and strangles) vaccine
2 weeks
- Strangles booster vaccine
2 weeks
- 2n1 (tetanus and strangles) vaccine
Mares that have been previously vaccinated using the above procedure require a yearly booster. We are able to administer the annual booster upon arrival of your mare at MVS if required.
Mary Passes Reproductive Board Exams
July 29, 2019
The team at MVS is extremely proud to announce that Dr Mary Ontiveros passed her American Board-Certification exams and is now a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists. The pass rate for this year’s 14 hour exam was only 37%, so this is a fantastic achievement! We are very lucky to have Mary working not only in the NZ Veterinary Industry but right here at MVS.
Congratulations to Jasmin who just passed her American Board Exams!
August 21, 2017
We are very excited and proud to let you all know that Dr Jasmin Hyatt, who many of you met during her three year residency training program with us at Matamata Veterinary Services, recently passed the American College of Theriogenologists board examinations that were held in Colorado earlier this month. Jasmin is taking a well deserved holiday tramping in Yellowstone National park before starting a seasonal equine position in Victoria, Australia managing mares for Artificial Insemination and Embryo Transfer.
Team Nijhof Stallions Available through MVS
November 23, 2015
The frozen semen from Team Nijhof is now available through MVS – the details of the stallions are located on our “Stallion Semen Available” list on our website.
For further details on each stallion please contact Jeannette Benedict-Nijhof at info@team-nijhof.com or Candace Bagnall at candacebagnall@vodafone.co.nz
Waps Maserati baby
November 23, 2015
Congratulations to Sheena Martin on the arrival of this gorgeous filly by Waps Maserati out of “Bonni”.
New Arrival
November 23, 2015
Congratulations to owner/breeder Debra Bromley on “Dora’s” new arrival.
Frozen Semen Success
October 12, 2015
Absolutely wonderful to see this gorgeous filly has arrived safely. By Arlington who was sadly lost about a year ago, but who’s amazing blood lines are able to be carried on using frozen semen. Congratulations Nicki – a very special wee filly!
Welcome Dr Sara Lyle
October 12, 2015
We are very fortunate to have Professor Sara Lyle join the Reproduction team recently from the USA helping us for time during the season while Fiona is on maternity leave.
Dr Lyle completed her veterinary degree and Masters program in Theriogenology at the University of Florida and recently completed her PhD at Louisiana State University (LSU) focused on immunological and endocrinological aspects of pregnancy. Dr Lyle was an Associate Professor at the LSU Veterinary School and has recently joined the team at North Carolina State University with her two dogs, Sammy and Gracie. These two veterinary schools have the strongest reproduction departments in the USA.
Dr Lyle is an expert in all areas of veterinary reproduction and she has published extensively in peer reviewed journals and text books and is a world renowned speaker at many international conferences in Veterinary reproduction.
Sara still has time for herself though, enjoying fishing, riding, and running (well, her dogs enjoy it when she runs). Dr Lyle brings a wealth of experience to the team and we are all very much looking forward to working with her.
Autumn Pictures at MVS Repro
July 15, 2015
Always love the look of the stallion entrance during Autumn! And the AI mare paddocks looking great too heading into winter.
Thanks Dot for the photographs
