ICSI Service
for external clinics
Avantea offers an innovative collaboration model with veterinary clinics across Europe, allowing breeders to access OPU-ICSI technology without transferring their horses.
The benefits of an international ICSI equine clinic
Through our network of partner clinics, oocytes can be collected locally and sent to Avantea laboratories for fertilization and embryo production.
Safe transport
A specialized logistics service ensures the secure and timely transport of oocytes to our laboratories.
Specialized logistics
After fertilization and embryo development, frozen embryos are returned to the original OPU clinic or sent directly to clients for transfer into recipient mares.
Zero interruptions
Our model guarantees maximum efficiency, safety, and flexibility in equine reproductive management, without disrupting the sports career or daily routine of donor horses.
ICSI Service
for external clinics
How does the network
of partner clinics work?
STEP 1
OPU in a partner clinic
Oocytes are collected at one of our partner clinics, minimizing stress for the mare and providing access to OPU-ICSI technology without the need for long-distance transport.
STEP 2
Safe and timely transport
A dedicated logistics service ensures that collected oocytes are transported at a controlled temperature (20°C) and processed at Avantea laboratories within 24–48 hours, maintaining maximum quality and viability.
STEP 3
ICSI Fertilisation in the Avantea laboratories
- Oocytes undergo in vitro maturation until they reach the optimal stage for fertilization
- They are fertilized via ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), with a single sperm injected directly into the oocyte by expert embryologists
- Cultured for 7–8 days until viable embryos develop
- Frozen and stored to preserve quality and ensure flexible use.
STEP 4
Return of embryos to clinic or client
Safe and timely shipment of frozen embryos to the original OPU clinic or directly to the client for transfer into the recipient mare.
Our network
We collaborate with over 25 partner clinics across Europe, ensuring the secure transport of oocytes and embryos.
Our partner clinics in Europe*
Belgium:
∙ De Brabander – Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders
∙ Hof Ter Leeuwe – Zoutleeuw, Flemish Brabant
∙ Keros – Passendale, West Flanders
Denmark:
∙ VetEmbryo – Rødekro, Southern Denmark
France:
∙ Clinique de Bayeux – Bayeux, Calvados
∙ De Livet – St Michel de Livet, Calvados
∙ Elevage Kezek – Loudéac, Côtes-d’Armor
∙ Haras de Beligneux – Béligneux, Ain
∙ Haras de Hus – Petit-Mars, Loire-Atlantique
Germany:
∙ Pferdeklinik Mühlen – Mühlen, Lower Saxony
∙ University of Hannover – Hannover, Lower Saxony
Hungary:
∙ Scuderia SA – Tok, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Ireland:
∙ Ballyorney Veterinary Clinic – Enniskerry, Dublin
∙ UCD Veterinary Hospital – Dublin, Leinster
Netherlands:
∙ Animal Embryo Center – Mariahoop, Limburg
∙ Equilife – Reduzum, Friesland
∙ Seldsum – Jelsum, Friesland
∙ University of Utrecht – Utrecht, Utrecht
Poland:
∙ Anawet – Warsaw, Masovian
∙ GFE Polska – Kobylniki, Greater Poland
Portugal:
∙ Genequino – Lisbon, Lisbon District
Spain:
∙ Equus Iberica – Seville, Andalusia
United Kingdom:
∙ B&W Equine Vets – Willesley, Tetbury, Gloucestershire
∙ Equibreed – Reading, Berkshire
∙ Equine Reproductive Service – Old Malton, North Yorkshire
∙ Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons – Newmarket, Suffolk
∙ Sussex Equine Hospital – Ashington, West Sussex
∙ Tomlinson Equine – Tetbury, Gloucestershire
∙ Twemlows Stud – Whitchurch, Shropshire
*The network is continuously expanding.
New clinics are joining to offer their clients access
to the most advanced assisted reproduction technologies.
Requirements for the export of embryos
Specific health tests (Coggins and CEM test) are required for export to Europe and non-European countries.
Additional benefits for partner clinics
EasyMove OPU
What’s it?
EasyMove OPU is a program aimed at optimizing logistics and minimizing transport costs.
Who is it for?
Designed for veterinary clinics that send at least two OPU procedures per shipment.
What does it expect?
Covers the transportation costs of oocytes to our laboratories for clinics meeting this requirement.
UK Care Express
Following Brexit, customs procedures for transporting biological material have become more complex and costly. To address these challenges, Avantea has introduced a specialized, cost-free logistics service for partner veterinary clinics in the UK.
What’s it?
An advanced logistics system that ensures the delivery of biological material within 48 hours by offering full support to UK clinics to facilitate access to our services and simplify operations.
Who is it for?
Veterinary clinics in the UK.
What does it expect?
Regular pick-up service every two weeks, ensuring efficiency and better planning for our partners.
Centralised collection of OPU procedures: A dedicated courier from Avantea collects biological material from all partner clinics in the UK.
Direct handling of customs procedures: Our team ensures that all formalities are managed professionally and on time, reducing risks and complexity.