In a message dated 6/20/2009 12:25:09 A.M. Central Daylight Time, marhaven@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: My reasons for preference for a Surgical Implant over transcervical is "success rate" according to our experience, our Repro Vet's experience and the two I.C.S.B. and C.B.C. people we work with for the collecting and shipping of semen for our studs and that success rate. Having fresh chilled semen shipped in for a breeding is not cheap.......and I'm going for the best success rate because I don't want to have to have it done twice.......with our bitch........or our studs. <G> It's just my choice. That being said......even A.I.s are extremely successful if the timing is right. I do the surgical insemination (assume that is what you meant Carolyn) for the same reason. Success rate is much higher, and if I am going to involve a vet, I want the tried, true highest odds going. Repo vet in Houston has said he see's a lower success rate with transcervical's in our breed along with some of the larger breeds. I like to just stay with what works.............for sure. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "Wisdom is the result of a lifetime of listening"..unknown **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585064x1201462784/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================