Taxi, the sire we are using, has been deceased for several years, so this will be a surgical artificial insemination, using frozen semen. When doing an AI, the timing is critical in ensuring a successful breeding. Frozen semen does not live as long as fresh, which further sensitizes the timing.
To determine the correct timing, we started Skyy’s progesterone testing last Thursday, February 10th, and have repeated every other day. The goal is to determine when she has her LH (Luteinizing hormone) surge, indicated when the progesterone level goes over 2.0. This happens two days prior to ovulation. The eggs are ready for fertilization 4-6 days after that.
We have the implant scheduled for this coming Saturday. <fingers crossed!>