Dixie Veterinary Clinic

04/18/2026

First ICSI baby of the year is here!

This healthy foal came from a 10-day embryo and was carried through a successful embryo transfer at Dixie Vet Clinic. Always rewarding to see these advanced repro techniques come full circle.

Excited for what this season has ahead—more to come!

04/15/2026

One subfertile bull can cost you an entire calf crop. Before breeding season starts, make sure your bulls are ready to perform.

A Bull Breeding Soundness Exam is one of the best forms of insurance a cattleman can buy. For the cost of an exam, you can catch fertility problems early, avoid open cows, and protect the value of your breeding season.

These photos show Dr. Center performing fertility exams and a rare double-headed s***m cell found during evaluation. Not every bull problem can be seen from the outside — that’s why testing matters.

Don’t wait until preg-check time to find out a bull came up short. Schedule your bull fertility exams now with Dixie Vet Clinic and head into breeding season with confidence.

Call today to get on the schedule.

04/10/2026

🌟 Foal Care Spotlight 🌟

This little foal is receiving IV fluids due to Failure of Passive Transfer (FPT)—when a newborn doesn’t get enough antibodies from colostrum. FPT can leave foals vulnerable to infection, so early detection and treatment are critical.

💡 Tip for owners: Test your foal’s antibody levels within the first 12–24 hours after birth—it can make all the difference.

Have questions about FPT or newborn care? Ask below or DM us!

04/05/2026

🌅🐣 Easter Morning Miracle 🐴✨

There’s nothing quite like the gift of new life—and this Easter morning, we were blessed to welcome a beautiful, healthy filly into the world!

Momma did an incredible job, and both mare and baby are doing great. These moments never get old—watching a foal take its first breaths, struggle to its feet, and find its way to nurse is something special every single time.

💡 A little foaling insight:
Foaling is a fast and critical process. Once active labor begins, most mares will deliver within 20–30 minutes. It’s important to monitor closely—early signs like restlessness, sweating, and lying down/getting up frequently can signal that foaling is near. After birth, we look for key milestones:
• Foal standing within 1 hour
• Nursing within 2 hours
• Passing meconium (first manure) within a few hours

Good preparation and careful observation make all the difference in ensuring a safe delivery for both mare and foal.

Today we celebrate more than just a new foal—we celebrate the hope and new life we have through Christ. Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Easter.

✝️🌷 Happy Easter from all of us! 🌷✝️

04/01/2026

We had a successful day aspirating and are excited about the results! 🐴✨

If you’ve been considering whether TVA (transvaginal aspiration) might be a good option for your mare, we’d love to visit with you and answer any questions you have.

Our next aspiration days are scheduled for April 21st and 22nd—reach out to get on the schedule or to discuss your program.

📩 Message us directly or contact the clinic to learn more!

03/17/2026

🧬 This is what the future of your mare’s genetics looks like.

Dixie Veterinary Clinic is now booking mares for TVA (Transvaginal Oocyte Aspiration) and ICSI embryo production.

Through TVA, we collect eggs from your mare, which are then fertilized using ICSI to create embryos—like the one shown here.

This technology allows you to produce embryos from:

• Performance mares still in competition
• Older mares that cannot carry a pregnancy
• Mares with uterine challenges
• Limited or frozen semen

📅 Next aspiration dates: March 30–31
👨‍⚕️ Performed with Dr. Jacobo Rodriguez
⚠️ Limited spots available

Call Dixie Veterinary Clinic to reserve your mare or to discuss if she is a candidate.

03/12/2026

Dixie Veterinary Clinic is excited to now offer TVA (Transvaginal Oocyte Aspiration) for ICSI embryo production to the public.

TVA allows us to collect eggs from your mare which are then fertilized through ICSI (Intracytoplasmic S***m Injection). This technology makes it possible to produce embryos from:

• Performance mares still in competition
• Older mares that cannot carry a pregnancy
• Mares with uterine issues
• Limited semen or ICSI only contracts

We will be performing TVA aspirations March 30–31 at Dixie Vet Clinic with Dr. Jacobo Rodriguez.

Spots are limited. If you are interested in producing embryos from your mare this season, please contact the clinic to reserve a time or discuss if your mare is a candidate.

03/10/2026

📣 Join Us Tomorrow Night!

Even if you haven’t sent in your RSVP yet, we would still love to see you tomorrow evening!

Come enjoy great food, door prizes, and an informative presentation from Dr. Rob Keene. It will be a great opportunity to learn, connect, and have a good time together.

We hope to see you there!

We are excited to join the Washington County Barrel Racing Association and the Dixie Classic to host another Horse Owner Education Night! Hope to see you there!

RSVP by March 4th!

03/07/2026

02/13/2026

We are excited to join the Washington County Barrel Racing Association and the Dixie Classic to host another Horse Owner Education Night! Hope to see you there!

RSVP by March 4th!