Basically, the role of a breeding stallion is to impregnate mares. This means producing semen containing adequate...
Reproduction and Breeding Articles
Breeding Horses
The vast majority of stallions are hand-mated naturally or collected for artificial insemination. While total...
Manipulation of the Mare’s Reproductive Cycle
There are several management tools used to bring about the onset of the breeding season or to alter the estrous cycle...
Breeding Shed Equipment
Farms Using Artificial Insemination Most farms using artificial insemination will have at least two pieces of...
Mare Anatomy Exam
Reproductive Organ Examination Palpate the mammary system for evidence of mastitis, abscessation, neoplasia or injury....
Estrus Detection of Mares
Management of the Mare’s Estrous Period Breeding managers are generally concerned with four aspects of reproductive...
Mare Reproduction
Typical Cycle People who have bred many mares soon realize that each mare is an individual and there may be many...
Mare Records
It is extremely important to keep accurate records of each mare’s reproductive status. Breeding, teasing, palpation,...
Horse Behavior at Foaling Time
Behavioral traits associated with parturition (the birth process) are deeply rooted in the evolutionary development of...
Horse Breeding Behavior
It is important that horse owners and breeders understand and recognize the basics of equine reproductive behavior for...
Foal Management During the Preweaning Period-Creep Feeding & Halter Breaking
In order to protect the initial investment in the foal and to optimize its health and productivity after birth, horse...
Heat Detection and Teasing Systems for Mares
An observant teasing manager, an effective teaser and a safe, efficient teasing system are the bases for accurate heat...