Small Animal Theriogenology

About the Service

Theriogenology is the branch of veterinary medicine that focuses on reproduction, including the physiology and pathology of male and female reproductive systems in animals and the clinical practice of veterinary obstetrics, and gynecology. We specialize in dog and cat reproductive services and we offer full-service care in the Wilford and Kate Bailey Small Animal Teaching Hospital.

AKC Residency in Theriogenology

For the fifth time, Auburn Vet Med has been named one of the recipients of the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (AKC-CHF) and the Theriogenology Foundation (TF) residency program in theriogenology. This $150,000 grant will support a clinical residency in Auburn’s theriogenology program.

Services for Veterinarians

The small animal theriogenolgy service provides comprehensive semen evaluation of dogs and cats for veterinarians.

Submission instructions

Fill out and print the submission form (PDF).
Include the submission form with the sample.
Prepare and cool-ship semen overnight via UPS or FedEx:
Weekend and holiday deliveries of samples cannot be accepted.
AUCVM SA Therio
1220 Wire Road
Auburn, AL 36849

What We Do

We offer a variety of services that involves reproduction in the companion animal (dog or cat), including breeding management in the female to semen collection and evaluation in the male. Other services offered include semen cryopreservation (freezing), pregnancy diagnoses and management, and all insemination techniques including transcervical inseminations. We also offer emergency services for both males and females including penile injuries or difficult deliveries.

The Companion Animal Theriogenology service is composed of faculty who are board-certified specialists in veterinary reproduction. Additionally, the service has resident veterinarians who are training to become specialists. The service has one dedicated veterinary technician who assists the veterinarians and senior level veterinary students in managing the service.