Managing “Silent Heat” in the Mare – Silent heat (estrus) in the mare can be annoying at best and disastrous to a breeding program at worst. This article offers some useful tips. By Jos Mottershead There are various reasons for silent heat in the mare – some not understood completely, as we haven’t got inside the heads of… Read More »
Why delay foal heat? – Tips and techniques about how and why to delay first post-partum estrus (“foal heat”) in order to improve pregnancy rates in the mare. By Jos Mottershead If one considers the insult that the uterus in any species receives during pregnancy, the fact that a mare is able to conceive, and then successfully maintain… Read More »
Breeding the Old Maiden Mare – Older maiden mares present problems of their own in achieving pregnancy. Noted reproductive expert Dr Jon Pycock explores some solutions. By Dr. Jonathan F Pycock, B.Vet.Med., Ph.D., D.E.S.M., M.R.C.V.S. Equine Reproductive Services, Messenger Farm, Ryton, Yorkshire Breeding OR inseminating a mare induces an immediate inflammatory response in the uterus. This is a… Read More »
The Dirty Mare – Noted reproductive veterinarian Dr. Jon Pycock discusses techniques and methods related to successfully managing and breeding the dirty mare. By Dr. Jonathan F Pycock, B.Vet.Med., Ph.D., D.E.S.M., M.R.C.V.S. Equine Reproductive Services, Messenger Farm, Ryton, Yorkshire Introduction One of your main objectives whether owning or working with brood mares should be to produce the maximum… Read More »
Thawing Frozen Semen and Preparing it for Artificial Insemination. – Techniques and methods related to handling and thawing frozen semen prior to breeding a mare. Not as complicated as some might believe! By Jos Mottershead In order for maximum reproductive efficiency to be gained from the use of frozen equine semen, it is essential that the product be… Read More »
Frozen semen preparation and use – An overview of frozen semen – Part 2 of a two-part article which appeared in the “Canadian Morgan” magazine in the November 2000 issue. By Jos Mottershead Part 2; published in “Canadian Morgan” Magazine, Nov/Dec 2000 issue. Part 1 is in this link Mare Monitoring and the Insemination Process From the mare… Read More »
Frozen semen preparation and use – An overview of frozen semen – Part 1 of a two-part article which appeared in the “Canadian Morgan” magazine in the November 2000 issue. By Jos Mottershead Part 1; published in “Canadian Morgan” Magazine, Nov/Dec 2000 issue. Part 2 is in this link (“Click” on photos to see an enlargement) The phrase… Read More »
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Frozen Semen FAQs – New to using frozen semen? If you have questions, here we offer answers to some of those we hear relating to frozen equine (stallion) semen! Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of equine (stallion) frozen semen? A: Frozen semen advantages include: No requirement to schedule shipments of semen to fit the mares ovulation… Read More »
Mare Articles About Equine Reproduction – A selection of articles related to mare reproductive matters. Included are descriptors of evalutions, lab work, management and problems. Please Note: While we believe the information found on these pages to be accurate and up to date at the time of writing, it is provided here for informational purposes only, and is… Read More »
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