Vaccination schedule for pregnant mares
Equine reproduction experts recommend vaccination schedule and guidelines for pregnant mares.
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Mare Breeding Management
Mares may be bred by natural cover or artificial insemination, depending on breed registry regulations, preference of the stallion owner and/or mare owner, location and availability of the stallion and mare, cost, safety concerns, experience of personnel, and other factors.
Putting a mare under lights
Housing mares under lights will stimulate the mare to develop follicles and ovulate earlier in the year than mares maintained under natural or light conditions.
Why are some pregnant mares administered progesterone?
Progesterone is the key hormone responsible for maintaining pregnancy in all mammals, including horses.
Starting a breeding program with your mare
An overview of the mare breeding process with fresh semen, cool-transported semen, and frozen semen.
When to bring your mare in for breeding work
The question of when to set up an initial appointment for a reproductive evaluation and subsequent monitoring of the estrous cycle of a mare depends on several factors.
Prediction of Foaling and Normal Foaling
Overview of the foaling process, including recommendations for supplies to include in a foaling kit.
Equine Viral Arteritis
Equine viral arteritis is a contagious disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus.
Pregnancy Examination
Early accurate diagnosis of pregnancy status, detection and management of twins and identification of pregnancy loss are all important for optimal reproductive management of mares.