Twemlows Stud Farm AI, ET, OPU & ICSI Centre

15/03/2026

14/03/2026

Foster Mare required, if you can support, please call 01948 664966/07860 770801. Thanks

12/03/2026

Last chance to secure your place on our Dystocia in the Mare & Foal Resuscitation course (Monday 23rd March 2026).

Designed for experienced breeders who have a good knowledge of normal foalings, this one-day course is grounded in practical exercises focused on the complexities of mare dystocia.

Focusing on complications of mid-late term pregnancy, recognising signs of dystocia, preparing for vet arrival, principles of caesarean section and fetotomy, and basic training in foal resuscitation, this course is comprehensive in breadth.

Led by our resident vets and experienced external reproductive specialists, the course offers hands-on and theoretical learning through the use of organic material and note-based information sessions.

For more information, visit https://twemlows.co.uk/

To secure your place, email us at office@twemlows.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1948664966.

12/03/2026

Last chance to secure your places on our Foaling the Mare and Foal & Yearling Management courses (21st & 22nd March 2026).

Foaling the Mare (Saturday 21st March 2026):

Designed for large and small breeders, delivered by experienced veterinary surgeons and other reproduction and stud specialists. Our 9-5 (approx) day course includes preparation for safe foaling, foaling alarms, warning signs of issues, and orphan foals and adoption.

Foal and Yearling Management (Sunday 22nd March 2026):
Sponsored by Dodson & Horrell

Also designed for large and small breeders, this one-day course, covers worming and vaccinations, weaning, foal handling and hoof care, and practical demonstrations of foal examination.

Both courses include lunch, refreshments, and a personalised course folder with notes, ready for you upon arrival.

For more information https://www.twemlows.co.uk/training-courses/

To secure your place(s), email us at office@twemlows.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1948664966.

10/03/2026

We have one space left on our Veterinary Equine Reproductive Ultrasonography course - 18th March 2026 (next Wednesday).

Designed for vets, including new graduates wishing to gain experience in scanning mates for breeding purposes.

This is a great opportunity to learn from our resident vets, in small groups. Between theory and practical exercises, our CPD course is a day of watching demonstrations, scanning, and learning.

For more information, visit our website 🔗https://www.twemlows.co.uk/training-courses/ .

To secure your place, email us at office@twemlows.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1948664966.

09/03/2026

Our latest arrival is making the most of a warm, cosy bed this morning. Mare and foal doing extremely well. Congratulations to Anmore Dressage

06/03/2026

We have limited spaces on our Artificial Insemination Technicians Training Course - 24th March 2026.

The course is suitable for stud managers, breeders, and veterinary professionals seeking a structured introduction to the AI process.

Our one-day course features lectures from expert veterinarians and practical exercises, both designed to build confidence and competence in equal measure.

More information can be found on our website at 🔗https://twemlows.co.uk/training-courses/

To book your space, email us at office@twemlows.co.uk or call us on +44(0)1948664966

04/03/2026

Spring has arrived at Twemlows. Our stud is ready and waiting for our incoming mares.

02/03/2026

Back in the stocks this week at Twemlows.

Rebecca (Resident Vet) and Megan (Stocks Manager) were busy scanning our Recipient mares, who have been on light stimulation (Artificial Phototrophic Stimulation) since December and are now embryo-ready.

Artificial Phototrophic Stimulation uses carefully timed stable lighting to extend the “day” to around 14-16 hours of light. Starting in late Autumn and early Winter, this mimics the longer days of spring and gently adjusts the horse’s hormone cycle, particularly melatonin.

Within 8-12 weeks, mares typically begin cycling earlier and more productively, supporting a well-planned breeding season.

At Twemlows, our barn lights are timed to turn on at sundown and switch off at midnight, ensuring consistent and effective light exposure throughout the programme.

All recipients return from weaning to full veterinary health checks, a review of vaccinations, and regular hoof and teeth-care, alongside thorough reproductive exams by our specialist vet team.

For more information visit our website 🔗www.twemlows.co.uk or call us on 44 (0)1948664966

27/02/2026

In the last weeks, a foal came to us at Twemlows. Newly rejected by its biological mother, it had only been bottle-fed and limited to human interaction.

We had to find a foster mare, fast.

Enter our recipient mare, Clover. Having foaled her own last March and successfully fostered already in October, this mare stood out as a possible foster mother to the rejected foal.

Using gentle udder massage alongside a medication called Domperidone, we encouraged Clover to begin producing milk. In simple terms, Domperidone works by increasing levels of a natural hormone called Prolactin. Prolactin is the hormone responsible for milk production: by supporting this hormone, we can safely and effectively help a mare come into milk, even if she hasn’t just given birth.

Clover, a generous and experienced multiparous mare, took to her new role beautifully. It really seemed like “love at first sight” for her.

The foal, however, needed a little more time. Having been rejected by its biological mother at birth and bottle-fed since day one, learning to nurse from an udder was a completely new experience.

Thanks to the patience and dedication of our foaling team, stud manager, and vets, we gently taught the foal how to latch and nurse correctly. Over several days, confidence grew, instincts kicked in, and their bond strengthened.

We are delighted to say that they are now happily paired, fully bonded, and no longer need any additional assistance. Another resounding success for Clover: her second completed fostering. We are so pleased for her.

It is always incredibly rewarding to see teamwork, science, horsemanship, and compassion come together to give a foal the very best start in life.

Well done to all those involved!

23/02/2026

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