Veterinary Reproductive Solutions

03/04/2025

Ask us about what vaccine protocol makes the most sense for your animals! Whether you have an old pasture ornament, a traveling athlete, or your trusted 4H babysitter, we are happy to discuss what makes the most sense at your annual exam! Give us a call or email to get scheduled!

Spring is almost here! Which means…it's time to schedule your equine companion to receive their spring vaccinations!

If you are wondering what vaccinations your equine friend should receive, the answer is — There are no “one size fits all” vaccine recommendations. A veterinarian who knows your animal and your management system is your best resource to recommend what vaccines your equine should receive and with what frequency!

While vaccination does not prevent disease in all circumstances, a good immunization protocol minimizes the risk of infection and remains an essential component of responsible ownership. A vaccination appointment is also the perfect opportunity for a yearly check-up of your equine friend and a great way to catch any health concerns early.

If you have yet to contact your veterinarian about scheduling vaccinations, we encourage you to do it soon!

02/06/2025

How is foal watch going for everyone else? 🐴
Rumchata says she is ready to get this baby out! She has shown significant progression over the last few days, with some serious hind end relaxation, udder and teats swelling, and fetal rotation as she gets closer to her due date. 🗓

We would love to see photos of your expecting mamas or new babies! When is your mare due? 🐎

02/05/2025

A great way to learn more about your upcoming foaling, and be sure you have all the tools you need, know when to help your mare, and know when to call for extra assistance!

Are you foal-ready?

Join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman on Feb. 12 for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

01/23/2025

Brrr! 🥶
With some of the frigid temps we've been experiencing, leave it to our animals to decide that it's time to kick off baby season! 🐴🐑🦙

It's very important to make sure our livestock and pets are warm and hydrated to prevent unwanted illnesses! These new babies are so fragile. If you're expecting soon, take some time to grab some extra straw, blankets, and an emergency plan to keep them warm!

If you are experiencing any difficulty with an animal and need assistance, please feel free to reach out and we can discuss setting up a consultation.

11/25/2024

Now is the time to start planning for your open mares you're intending to breed! Getting started on lights in December, a breeding soundness exam some time in January, with a culture/sensitivity to ensure you're ready to start breeding in February!

It may seem like there are a lot of days between now and the beginning of breeding season, BUT we are just FIVE weeks from the beginning of foaling season AND we are under 80 days until the breeding sheds open. Please check out this infographic Gabi Sutton Vermeulen made during a past equine reproduction lab on lighting. Mares often don't cycle until April or May naturally. So if you have open mares that you plan to breed early, you will need 60-90 days of artificially lighting BEFORE breeding. Its TIME to get started!! Whether you bring your mare in a stall with lights on a timer or invest in a light mask, you will be more successful this breeding season if you start planning now!!

10/30/2024

We have some exciting news to share! Our ultrasound is in and we can now offer reproductive ultrasounds for your equine, bovine, and other livestock! Even cooler, is that our probe is ✨️wireless✨️ and we can easily save and send you images from the scan!

Some benefits to ultrasounded pregnancy diagnosis:
🐴Confirm pregnancy
🐄Checking for multiples
🐑Development progression of the fetus
🐐Looking for potential signs of infection(even in late term checks)
🦙Overall health of fetus while in utero!

And if you're anything like me, it's exciting and brings a peace of mind to see your new baby on screen!

09/09/2024

We have some exciting news to share! Our phone line is live and working, so there is now another way to contact us!

Please save us in your contacts so you can reach us easily by call or text. If we don't answer right away, please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon as we can. This will be the preferred method of contact for emergencies and scheduling appointments.

VRS Cell: (567) 712-4670

06/26/2024

If anyone is thinking about using our services next year, we have a free breeding plan up for auction in the Brant and Priest Family Fund Raiser! We are lot #255. This covers a week of board at our facility with daily ultrasounds and insemination. Auction closes at 10:00a.m. eastern tomorrow!

06/25/2024

Starting in 2025, Dr. Ariana Dadario will be offering reproductive services to the western and central areas of Ohio. Located in Lima, we are excited to have a facility to house mares for breeding and hope to offer foal watch services as well. Dr. Ariana is a 2018 graduate from the University of Findlay's animal science program and a 2022 graduate from Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has always had a strong interest in reproduction and grew up riding huntseat. Naturally these two passions have combined and formed her loved for equine reproductive medicine. Pictured here are her two horses Mystic(left) a 20 year old Quarter Horse gelding that has lived his entire life with Dr. Ariana and her family and Rumchata(right) a 10 year old mare currently used for breeding.
Our work is not limitted to horses! Dr. Ariana also enjoys the occasional ruminant case and is happy to assist with some cattle and goat work as well. She enjoys pulling calves and goat kids, and can even perform a ruminant c-section if necessary.
If you are considering breeding and need some assistance, feel free to reach out for a consultation!