Dr. William B. Ley, DVM, MS DACT
Dr. William B. Ley, DVM, MS DACT has been working in the Northern Virginia area since 2003. As a board certified theriogenologist for over 25 years, he taught hundreds of veterinarians at VMRCVM and developed the Foal Watch test kit. He has written over 70 journal articles in scientific and refereed publications and is also author of the Broodmare Reproduction, Made Easy Series for the Equine Practitioner, 2006.
Dr. Ley is professionally associated with Tally Oaks Veterinary Services and his breeding clients board with Cloverlone LLC in Marshall, VA.
Gail Guirreri, breeder of Holsteiner sport horses since 1986, manages the breeding farm Cloverlone LLC at Chilly Bleak with Dr. Ley. The facility includes 15 very private foaling size stalls, board fenced pastures, breeding lab and adjustable height phantom for stallion collections. Heated stock and wash areas are soon to be finished. High risk management mares are welcome to stay throughout the winter.
Dr. Ley and Gail are dedicated to the safety and excellent care of your mare, foal or stallion. We consider all possible stress levels that may impact health and breeding soundness. Dr. Ley and Ms. Guirreri understand first hand the dedication required in the horse breeding business. The resident herd of Cloverlone produces on average 2 Holsteiner sport foals each year and raises them to under saddle age.
2010 breeding season on it's way!
It is expected to be a busy season. All of us are thankful to see winter dissipate and the sluggish economy of 2009 become simply history.
The barn at Chilly Bleak has had a few updates over the winter including a heated stocks area. ET flushes can start as early as the mares start cycling. Feel free to phone if you have questions about your mare’s season ahead.
Stallions may come and stay with us as the need arises. The stalls are large and there is light turn out available, depending upon your stallion's temperament. A jumping chute is planned for summer.
Foaling is by special consideration in 2010, so contact us early!
Dr. Ley's commitment to you and the environment!
We have all had to adjust to the changing times. Dr. Ley more than ever is dedicated to you, the customer! He understands your need for an efficient and practical approach. He understands dedication to 24/7 availability when you are breeding horses. Mares are on their own schedule and he adjusts to their needs. Semen collections are always checked for quality that best represents the individual stallion. Vaccination and wellness programs are customized to a farm's activities. These may be hard times, but these are times to strive towards a prosperous future.
Please contact Dr. Ley with your e-mail address. Paper invoices are a waste of our resources! Invoices can be made electronically upon conclusion of your appointment and paid by cash, check or credit card. Credit is not available.
Dr. William B. Ley offers a full service veterinary practice
Dr. William B. Ley and Taja
Dr. William B. Ley is board certified theriogenologist (specialist in equine reproduction). Services include fertility evaluation and breeding management of problem stallions, semen collection for shipping and/or freezing, artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfers (ET), oocyte collection and vitrification (freezing), and other forms of advanced or assisted reproductive technologies (ART).
Foaling services are offered by special consideration to those with high risk pregnancies. A Foalert TM system and in stall cameras are used for 24 hour foaling watches.
Dr. Ley offers many other services including routine dentistry, wellness programs, emergency services to established clientele, and through his professional associate, Dr. Woerner, digital x-ray, lameness and holistic medicine.
Dr. Ley was a Professor at the Virginia-Maryland of Regional of Veterinary Medicine (VMRCVM, VPI&SU) Blacksburg, VA for 15 years, where he provided clinical services through the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Equine Production Management Medicine (PMM) Service.
Dr. Ley developed the first Equine Wellness Program available for horses and the horse-owning public in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each program delivered through Dr. Ley can be custom designed to meet your specific needs.
