Category Archives: problems

You’re Ready to Breed Your Mare – But is the Semen OK?

Posted: | December 15, 2020

The Semen Looked Bad – Or Is It? Maybe not as bad as you think! A review of what constitutes a cooled semen dose, looking at some newer research and older dogma. By Jos Mottershead and Kathy St. Martin During the course of the breeding season – especially on the EquineRepro Facebook Group that we manage – we… Read More »

Cryptorchid – Types and Determination

Posted: | November 5, 2020

Cryptorchidism in the colt – This article describes the different forms, tests, resolutions and outcomes of cryptorchidism seen in the male horse (colt or stallion). by Jos Mottershead Prior to a colt foal being born his testicles are “stored” within the abdominal cavity. Shortly before birth they descend through the inguinal ring, and into the scrotum. Sometimes for… Read More »