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Breeding Shed Equipment

Farms Using Artificial Insemination Most farms using artificial insemination will have at least two pieces of equipment: a phantom and insemination chute. Phantom The use of a mare phantom or “collection dummy” removes the need for a mare during semen collection. Once...

Horse Breeding Behavior

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding, Training and Behavior

It is important that horse owners and breeders understand and recognize the basics of equine reproductive behavior for management purposes. This article discusses the main behaviors associated with horse breeding. An understanding of the basics of reproductive...

New Reproductive Technologies for Horse Breeding Programs

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

With the advancement of equine reproductive technologies, horse owners have been given more options in their breeding programs. The following article discusses the logistics of using cooled semen, frozen semen and embryo transfer in order to provide a better...

Recordkeeping for Horse Breeding Activities

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

Accurate record keeping is essential in managing a horse breeding program. Records are needed for breeding management, estimating foaling dates, and evaluating breeding performance. The following article discusses the importance of accurate records in a horse breeding...

The Mare: Breeding Soundness Examination and Reproductive Anatomy

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

A complete breeding soundness exam of a mare in an equine breeding program is important. The type, number and comprehensiveness of a breeding soundness exam will vary based on each mare. The following article discusses breeding soundness exams in mares. A complete...

Breeding Shed Equipment

Horse Breeding Behavior

New Reproductive Technologies for Horse Breeding Programs

Recordkeeping for Horse Breeding Activities

The Mare: Breeding Soundness Examination and Reproductive Anatomy

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