Reproduction in ambulatory practice.

Abstract

The value of providing equine reproductive services in ambulatory setting is well established. Ambulatory practice has been, and will most likely continue to be, the primary provider of equine reproductive veterinary services. The limitations for performing various reproductive procedures in an ambulatory setting are those imposed by the amount of equipment and supplies that must be brought to the patient, as well as those imposed when procedures require additional assistance. This is analogous to human medical care: the ambulance cannot substitute for a hospital but it can certainly provide significant assistance. Similarly, although excellent reproductive service can be provided in ambulatory practice, a fair number of advanced techniques and procedures requiring laboratory conditions, equipment, and personnel are difficult to provide from the back of a vehicle.