Fen Vet Equine

08/20/2024

Cheers to an Amazing First Year at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction! 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that we welcomed 171 mares, achieved a fantastic 72% pregnancy rate, and performed over 40 embryo flushes with an 80% success rate. Plus, we collected from 24 different stallions and kicked off our OPU program this summer—what a phenomenal year!

This season has truly surpassed our expectations, and we couldn’t have achieved this without our entire team—from our front-end stars to our in-clinic experts and every amazing support member in between. Your dedication made it all possible!

A huge THANK YOU from all of us at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction! Here’s to continuing the magic! ✨🚀

07/01/2024

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 🍁 Just a little update from Fen Vet Equine Reproduction, we are closed today for the holiday and will be responding to texts/emails/phone calls tomorrow!

06/24/2024

From July 22nd till the end of August we will be starting our ✨ Stallion Season ✨ pre booking for freezing and training now! Call or email to book and get more information 🐴

06/20/2024

06/15/2024

June feels… 😴😴

05/18/2024

Important Update from Fen Vet Equine Reproduction! 🐴

We wanted to let everyone know that we won’t be taking any appointments or performing stallion collections this upcoming holiday Monday (May 20th)

On our collection days (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), please remember to wait for our text confirmation that the collection is ready before coming to pick up.

Wishing you all a fantastic May long weekend!🌻

04/25/2024

Hopefully this is real Spring! The mare pens are looking great and we are so happy the sun is shining. We still have lots of booking availability, just email us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment or to get a price list.

04/25/2024

Huge shoutout to Dr. Jase Skelton and RVT Shaz from for coming out to our clinic and assisting with a case. The local veterinary community has been so supportive and we appreciate them so much!

04/18/2024

Please join us in wishing Alana a happy birthday!

The queen herself. The driving force of our daily operations. A great friend to have. A hardworking woman who is here making so many dreams come true!

Thanks for everything that you do for everyone, our clients, our work family, and all the patients we see on a daily basis.

Happy birthday

04/10/2024

ISO

Recipient mares to buy for our embryo transfer program.

Our first crop of ladies are heading out the door bred so we need some more replacements.

Ideal mare:

Not too small, mostly Quarter Horses so far (looking for some Warmbloods too)

Raised a foal at least once (not required but nice)

3-14 years old

Halter broke

Email us at [email protected], drop a comment, or DM us.

(Perk: They get treated like Fen royalty)

04/05/2024

💫 Quick Smart Cat 💫Another standing stallion staying with us for the 2024 season!

03/28/2024

🐴✨ Calling all mare owners! Stallion Collection Days are here to make your breeding dreams a reality. Secure your spot for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We ask for minimum 24 hours notice. 📅 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your equine reproduction journey. Contact us at 403-917-0443 to reserve your place on the list today! 🌟

03/25/2024

We’re all up before the sunrise. It’s breeding season after all!

03/14/2024

🔥🔥🔥

⭐️⭐️𝙂𝙄𝙑𝙀𝘼𝙒𝘼𝙔 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀⭐️⭐️

𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘈𝘔𝘖𝘜𝘚 𝘛𝘈 𝘍𝘐𝘙𝘌 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘢 𝘍𝘙𝘌𝘌 𝘉𝘙𝘌𝘌𝘋𝘐𝘕𝘎!!

𝙁𝘼𝙈𝙊𝙐𝙎 𝙏𝘼 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀
𝘽𝙮 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀 𝙒𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙍 𝙁𝙇𝙄𝙏 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙤𝙛
𝘾𝙋 𝙆𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙖 𝙇𝙏𝙀$𝟭𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘽𝙮 𝘿𝘼𝙎𝙃 𝙏𝘼 𝙁𝘼𝙈𝙀

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 $𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+
-𝘼𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙖 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧
-𝟯𝙭 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣
-𝟭𝟬𝙭 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙏𝙤𝙥 𝟱 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩
-𝟭𝘿 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙮 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙧

𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘯:
- 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 & 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘛𝘢 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦
- 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰
- 𝘛𝘢𝘨 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵

𝘞𝘐𝘕𝘕𝘌𝘙 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 10𝘵𝘩 @ 6:00𝘱𝘮

⭐️Winner will be responsible for any breeding/shipping fees, fresh, cooled and frozen available in Canada. US customers shipped semen available⭐️

Breeding contracts also available
2024 Stud Fee $1500 CAD
➖ [email protected]
𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙀𝘿 𝙐𝙋 𝙋𝙀𝙍𝙁𝙊𝙍𝙈𝘼𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝙃𝙊𝙍𝙎𝙀𝙎

Fresh & Cooled available at Fen Vet Equine
Frozen available at Heide Veterinary Services

03/07/2024

Fen Vet Equine Reproduction

Now Hiring!

Position: Seasonal Reproduction Assistant
Location: Carstairs, AB (Fen Vet breeding barn)
Hours: Starting immediately. Saturday-Sunday until mid-April, Friday-Monday until season end (typically September)
Wage: Starting $21/Hr
Personal Pet Supplies and Care/Livestock Supplies: Provided at cost

Duties:
Help vets with day-to-day mare management
Assist in fresh and frozen breedings
Assist in setting up stallion collections, breeds and embryo transfers
Manage and organize fresh and frozen shipments
Client communication
Cleaning of main barn and repro area
Assist in foaling, and foal examinations
Stallions handling

Email resume to [email protected]

02/29/2024

ACCESS THE WORLD'S LARGEST EQUINE S***M BANK

The Select Breeders Services Inc Affiliate Program unites veterinarians and reproductive physiologists worldwide, all dedicated to delivering top-notch customer service, unparalleled quality control, and cutting-edge technology in equine reproduction. SBS is the recognized industry leader, setting standards for equine frozen semen.

HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT YOU?

Our team members undergo rigorous SBS training, ensuring your stallion's semen is processed to the highest standards.

We follow SBS protocols and partake in the Quality Control Program, guaranteeing progressive motility, mare pathogen-free samples, and optimal breeding doses.

Your semen will proudly bear the SBS logo, a symbol of trust and confidence in the quality of our processing services.

Being part of the International Distribution Network means we can seamlessly import or export your frozen semen through affiliate locations, maintaining SBS standards throughout.

02/12/2024

🌿🫶🌿

We are excited to welcome the newest member of the SBS Affiliated Laboratories Network, Fen Vet Equine Reproduction located near Calgary, Alberta in Canada. Dr. Alysson Macedo and Alana Balbar recently joined us in Maryland for their affiliate training session. You can learn more about them by clicking on this link (https://www.selectbreeders.com/labs/46-fver). Be sure to check back often as we update their page with photos of their facility.

Photo (left to right): Cassie Bristow, Caitlin Walsh, Alana Balbar, Dr. Macedo, Paul Loomis, Erin Bishop, Jonathan Clark and Kayla Williams

https://www.selectbreeders.com/labs

02/10/2024

🌿🫶🌿

New for 2024!

Guys Keepin The Fame will be standing at Fen Vet Equine
This is going to be an excellent clinic with a phenomenal team.
Offering onsite ai, shipped cooled and frozen.

Frozen is also available at:
Westhills Equine - Stony Plain, AB
SBS South - Aubrey, TX

02/09/2024

✨📣 INTRODUCING Dr. Alysson Macedo ✨📣
Introducing Dr. Alysson Macedo, a veterinarian with a passion for reproductive medicine. Originally hailing from Brazil, Dr. Alysson earned his veterinary degree from Santa Catarina State University in 2013 before embarking on an extraordinary journey in equine reproduction.

In 2014, Dr. Alysson’s pursuit of knowledge led him to Canada, where he pursued graduate studies focusing on early pregnancy in horses. His dedication to the field blossomed further through a reproduction-focused internship in the Edmonton area, where he swiftly rose to the role of lead reproduction veterinarian, honing his skills and expertise over three fruitful years.

As the demand for his services grew, Dr. Alysson merged forces with Westhills Equine Veterinary Services, solidifying his reputation as a leader in equine reproductive care for another three years. Despite the success, Dr. Alysson’s heart remained in Calgary, where family beckoned him home.

Dr. Alysson’s passion for equine reproduction knows no bounds, with a particular emphasis on advanced techniques for both mares and stallions. His unwavering commitment to excellence drives him to push for the highest standards of care in every aspect of his work.

In his downtime, Dr. Alysson finds solace in the mountains alongside his partner and their loyal companion, Arnie the dog. Despite his Brazilian roots, he has developed a fondness for skiing, ensuring that the winter months pass swiftly with exhilarating adventures on the slopes.

Excitement brims as Dr. Alysson joins the esteemed team at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction. Eager to embark on this new adventure, he looks forward to leveraging his expertise to serve both old and new clients alike, fulfilling their equine reproductive needs with dedication and precision.

02/08/2024

✨📣 INTRODUCING Dr. Don Miller ✨📣
Introducing Dr. Don Miller, a distinguished figure in the world of veterinary medicine with a lifelong commitment to advancing reproductive techniques in both cattle and horses. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Dr. Miller’s journey in veterinary science began at the esteemed University of Saskatchewan and continued at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, where he earned his BSc., DVM, and MVSc. degrees.
Dr. Miller’s Master of Veterinary Science degree focused on breeding soundness in both cattle and horses, laying the foundation for his groundbreaking work in assisted reproductive techniques. Since graduating, he has dedicated his veterinary practice to pioneering advancements in this field, witnessing remarkable transformations in the industry over the years.
From the early days of complete surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia to the present-day non-surgical approaches, Dr. Miller has been at the forefront of innovation. He has witnessed the evolution of reproductive techniques with cattle, from traditional methods to the widespread use of cooled and frozen semen, embryo transfer, and even cutting-edge techniques like IVF and ICSI.
In 1985, Dr. Miller founded Sundown Livestock Transplants, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of his influential career in equine reproductive work. By 1992, he expanded his focus to include importing semen from the USA and providing comprehensive breeding and embryo transfer services to horse owners in western Canada.
Throughout the early 2000s, Dr. Miller and his family played a crucial role in the Calgary Stampede’s renowned “Born To Buck” program. Hosting the elite bucking string at their Cremona facility, along with the legendary six-time world champion ba****ck stallion, G-65 Grated Coconut, they contributed to the creation of offspring that continue to dominate the rodeo arena and breeding pastures today.
Dr. Miller resides with his family at the Cremona location, where both of his sons are deeply involved in the livestock industry. One son excels as a professional tie-down roper, farrier, and horse trainer, while the other thrives as a cattle breeder, livestock marketer, and respected cattle judge.
Now, Dr. Miller eagerly anticipates joining the team of professionals at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction. With his wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to excellence, he looks forward to offering his services and expertise to help achieve the clinic's goal of providing quality care and breeding success to clients.

02/07/2024

✨📣 INTRODUCING Dr. Deanna Larsen 📣✨
Meet Dr. Deanna, a dedicated equine veterinarian originally hailing from Edmonton, AB. Her journey in veterinary medicine began with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Health from the University of Alberta, followed by the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, SK, where she earned her veterinary degree.

Driven by a passion for excellence, Dr. Deanna embarked on a comprehensive internship program encompassing large animal medicine, surgery, reproduction, and ambulatory care. This intensive year-long experience honed her skills and deepened her expertise in equine healthcare.

For the past three years, Dr. Deanna has been making a significant impact in the Cairstaris area, practicing general equine medicine with a keen focus on reproductive services. Her love for all aspects of reproduction, particularly her affinity for working with mares and witnessing the foals on the ground, reflects her unwavering dedication to the field.

In her spare time she enjoys riding horses, spending time with her husband and child, and adventures with her dog named Noodle.

Excited to embark on a new chapter, Dr. Deanna is thrilled to join the team at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction. With her wealth of experience and boundless enthusiasm, she looks forward to contributing her expertise to further the clinic’s mission of excellence in equine reproductive care.

02/06/2024

✨📣 INTRODUCING Alana Balbar ✨📣
Welcome to Alana Balbar’s corner of the equine reproduction world! With eight years of dedicated service in the field, Alana has established herself as the go-to wiz for all things paperwork-related.

Detail-oriented to the core, Alana leaves no stone unturned when it comes to organizing and communicating with clients. With her expertise, she can field a million questions on the subject, providing clarity and reassurance every step of the way.

While Alana excels in many aspects of equine reproduction, her true passion lies in handling stallions and orchestrating all facets of their care. From meticulous scheduling to ensuring every detail is in place, she thrives on the precision and coordination required.

One of Alana’s favorite moments in the reproductive process is witnessing the magic of embryo transfer, especially when that elusive black dot appears on the screen, signaling the promise of new life. It’s moments like these that fuel her dedication and love for her work.

In her spare time, you’ll find Alana hitting the rodeo trail with Chanse and their two dogs, Jax and scout.

Alana is thrilled to embark on this exciting new chapter at Fen Vet Equine Reproduction. 🐴

02/06/2024

Meet the dream team behind Fen Vet Equine Reproduction! Dr. Alysson Macedo, Alana Balbar, Dr. Deanna Larsen and Dr. Don Miller are ready to bring the magic of horse breeding to life!
This week, get ready to discover the personalities that make our clinic shine! Stay tuned as we introduce each member of our team. From expert vets to our incredible manager, there's a lot of passion and dedication galloping your way!
And mark your calendars for Friday... Because we have a BIG announcement hoofing its way towards you! Get ready to be wowed!