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 frozen semen? A: Frozen semen advantages include: No requirement to schedule shipments of semen to fit the mares ovulation time. The… 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 »
Placentitis in the Mare – Diagnosis, Treatment and Outcome – A review of placentitis in the mare including current diagnostics and treatments. A case review is also presented. By Jos Mottershead & Kathy St. Martin Your mare is at approximately 250 days of pregnancy and one morning you notice significant mammary development. Upon closer inspection you find that… Read More »
Breeding the mare – first steps – What are the first steps needed to increase success when breeding a mare? A review of possible pre-breeding evaluations and other vital things to do! By Jos Mottershead & Kathy St. Martin “I want to breed my mare!” It’s an expression often heard early in the breeding season and is then… Read More »