CSU equine reproduction lab highlights services and biosecurity

Colorado State University’s Equine Reproduction Laboratory is continuing to position itself as both a clinical service hub and a training center for advanced equine theriogenology, with recent updates highlighting its assisted reproductive technology program, seasonal mare and stallion services, and expanded biosecurity protocols for broodmares and foals. The Fort Collins-based program says it has been a leader in equine reproductive techniques since 1967 and now offers services including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, oocyte pickup with intracytoplasmic sperm injection, semen freezing, and foaling support. Recent laboratory communications also point to a growing emphasis on disease prevention, including vaccination schedules, isolation procedures, and population-specific barn management for higher-risk reproductive patients. (vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, the updates are a reminder that equine reproduction programs are increasingly blending referral-level fertility care with rigorous herd-health management. CSU’s model ties advanced reproductive services to structured biosecurity, which is especially relevant for practices managing pregnant mares, neonatal foals, and horses moving between farms, hospitals, and breeding facilities. The laboratory’s longstanding role in training students and residents also matters for workforce development in equine reproduction, a niche area where hands-on expertise is hard to replace. (vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu)

What to watch: Watch for further updates from CSU on research output, training programs, and how its reproductive and biosecurity protocols evolve through the 2026 breeding season. (vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu)