EQUINE ICSI
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) enables the production of equine embryos using a single sperm cell per oocyte. One of its key advantages is optimizing high-genetic-value semen or samples available in limited quantities.
WHEN IS ICSI USED IN HORSES?
ICSI may be indicated when few semen doses are available, when seeking to optimize semen from a stallion of high genetic value, or in other specific reproductive situations. Each project requires evaluating the mare, stallion, available semen, and breeding objective to determine if this technique is appropriate.
«Precisión celular para maximizar cada dosis y ampliar las alternativas de cría.»
ICSI: HOW DOES THE PROCESS WORK?
Oocytes are aspirated and matured in the laboratory for fertilization.
A single sperm is microinjected into each mature oocyte, followed by in vitro embryo culture to evaluate cleavage.
Viable blastocysts that develop are transferred into synchronized recipient mares.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Each case is reviewed by our veterinary and embryology team based on the mare, the stallion, available semen, and your reproductive goals to establish the most effective protocol.
Once the laboratory process is complete and embryo production is achieved, gestation lasts the same as for any horse: approximately 11 months. Generally speaking, a successful project allows you to expect the clone's birth around a year after starting the process.
Let's talk about your horse
Tell us about your horse. We'll explain your options and how to proceed. If it's not the right time to clone yet, you can collect a sample and keep that possibility open for the future.