Transvaginal ultrasound

1. The Paul Mellon Laboratory of Equine Reproduction (Formerly the Equine Fertility Unit), Newmarket UK.

WR (Twink) Allen - a pioneer in equine reproduction. Continuing work in embryo transfer, stem cell technologies, infertility treatments for horses. Sandra Wilsher - leading scientist completing her PhD in the development and placentation of pregnancy in the mare. EquiBreed NZ Ltd continues to collaborate with Twink and Sandra in methods to improve embryo transfer and the maintenance of pregnancy.

2. The University of Sydney (Australia)

Profs Chis Maxwell, Gareth Evans, Chris Grupen lead the way in sex sorted semen research at The University of Sydney. In collaboration with these eminent professors, Lee is the industry supervisor for PhD graduate Jenny Clulow, PhD student Zamira Gibb.

The sex sorting stallion semen project continues to be refined with ongoing improvements to the sex-selection procedure that will also benefit routine semen handling techniques.

3. SCEC Pty Ltd (Australia).

This is an independent and accredited equine research company involved in the registration process for new pharmaceutical products, lead by Dr Sally Colgan, a Board Certified Equine Surgeon. EquiBreed NZ and SCEC Pty Ltd will work together on projects in New Zealand.

For more information visit www.scec.net.au

4. ISER committee.

The International Symposium of Equine Reproduction brings world renown equine scientists together every 4 years to discuss and debate the most up to date science behind equine reproduction. The chairman of the committee is currently Ed Squires from Colorado State Univeristy and the other committee members represent the other continents of the world - including 2 representatives from New Zealand - Dr Margaret Evans and Lee Morris.

5. JEL Media Ltd.

This is a NZ based company that tailor makes media and diluents for reproductive technologies. EquiBreed NZ Ltd is involved in the design of media for horses.