“The accumulator”: Sperm accumulation syndrome in stallions
Semen collected from stallions with sperm accumulation syndrome after a week or more of sexual rest will contain very high numbers of sperm and a majority of the sperm will be dead.
Tag: reproductive health
Placentitis in mares
Learn about what causes placentitis in mares, how to diagnose and treat it, and better understand the anticipated outcome of this condition.
Equine fetal sex determination
Ultrasound is the most common and reliable method for equine fetal sexing – contact us to schedule an ultrasound.
Solving a perplexing case of stallion-like behavior in a mare
A 4-year-old Quarter Horse mare exhibiting aggressive, stallion-like behavior when around other mares was diagnosed with disorder of sexual development (DSD).
Vaccination schedule for pregnant mares
Equine reproduction experts recommend vaccination schedule and guidelines for pregnant mares.
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.
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.
Stallion Reproductive Evaluation
A reproductive evaluation, often termed a breeding soundness examination, may be performed to: 1) estimate future reproductive potential of a stallion, 2) provide a routine evaluation prior to purchase, or 3) determine cause(s) of poor reproductive performance.
Equine Viral Arteritis
Equine viral arteritis is a contagious disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus.
Mare Reproductive Evaluation
The goal of a mare reproductive evaluation or breeding soundness examination is to identify known or potential reproductive abnormalities and to evaluate the potential for a mare to become pregnant and carry a foal successfully to term.