International expert Dr Hollinshead gave reproduction clinicians hands-on training in the use of the endoscope, and they showed their mettle by successfully catheterising a bitch on their first attempt. 

Endoscopic transcervical insemination (TCI) holds important advantages over other established methods of intrauterine insemination and will now be offered routinely as it is less invasive, eliminates the need for anaesthesia plus enables repeated catheterization of the cervix.  Pregnancy rates are similar to those achieved by other methods. 

As for Alexis, she is now a proud mum, caring for her 2 healthy female puppies which were born on 30 September 2013.

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