In a message dated 1/10/2006 11:46:34 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, EHomesG@xxxxxxx writes: I had a bitch surgically implanted by my vet because the stud could not get it done. The vet said the likelyhood of success is only about 50% and I should bring them back for an AI in a couple of days. Any input or advice? I have a lot of questions, in no particular order; Did the bitch have any rings (strictures) that prevented the stud dog from achieving an inside tie, and if yes, what weren't they discovered/taken care of pre-breeding? If not, what exactly prevented the stud dog from being successful? Are you SURE the timing was right? re the surgical implant; if both the stud dog and the bitch were in the same location, why not just AI her in the first place instead of risking anesthesia? Finally, no, surgical implants, IF timed correctly are extremely successful, (the sperm is tested right there, often extenders added, if you have everything timed right, you should be at 100%), and again IF your timing was right, why AI her "in a couple" of days????? For what???? Besides, if I was going to do anything, I'd do trans-cervical AI, which requires no anesthesia. Kathy three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here! visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_ (http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. 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://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================