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: FAQ’s about Frozen-Semen »
Artificial Insemination and Transported Semen FAQs – Answers to some frequently asked questions about the equine A.I. (artificial insemination) and T.S. (transported semen) processes. Q: What do “A.I.” and “T.S.” mean? A: These terms are used in equine reproduction. “A.I.” is artificial insemination, “T.S.” is transported semen, which is also sometimes known as “shipped semen”. Q: What is… Read More: FAQ’s about the AI Process »
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: Mare Articles »
Equine Ultrasound Pregnancy Images – Serial ultrasound images of early pregnancy in the mare. Discussion of variations and differences between stages seen in the images. All of the mare ultrasound pregnancy images and videos below were produced using a Universal S8 Color Doppler Ultrasound from Universal Imaging, Bedford Hills, NY. Click on all images to see an enlargement For… Read More: Mare Ultrasound Pregnancy Images »
Ultrasound of the Normal and Abnormal Ovulation in the Mare – A video PowerPoint presentation with description and discussion showing ultrasounds of normal and abnormal ovulations in the mare presented by Professor John Newcombe at 2013 BEVA Convention. By Professor John R. Newcombe B.Vet.Med., MRCVS The veterinary practitioner and lay ultrasonographer are often faced with ovarian images which… Read More: Ultrasound Examples of the Normal and Abnormal Ovulation »
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: Placentitis – Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment »
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: Where Do I Start? Pre-breeding Preparation »