Mare Anatomy Exam

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

Reproductive Organ Examination Palpate the mammary system for evidence of mastitis, abscessation, neoplasia or injury. Before examining the external reproductive organs, wash and disinfect the mare’s perineal area and wrap the tail. Examine the vulva for...
Estrus Detection of Mares

Estrus Detection of Mares

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

Management of the Mare’s Estrous Period Breeding managers are generally concerned with four aspects of reproductive management during the ovulatory period—detection of estrus, mating management, pregnancy determination, and estrous cycle manipulation. Detection of...

Care of the Growing Foal

Horses, Management, Nutrition

Internal Parasite Control Deworming on a routine basis, in addition to prevention and control measures, is an important part of a foal’s health program. Medications used to control worms and break life cycles can be administered directly into the stomach with a...

Mare Reproduction

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

Typical Cycle People who have bred many mares soon realize that each mare is an individual and there may be many variations in the reproductive cycle length between mares. There is, however, a basic cyclic pattern that “most” mares will follow. Typically,...

Mare Records

Horses, Reproduction and Breeding

It is extremely important to keep accurate records of each mare’s reproductive status. Breeding, teasing, palpation, and health records are examples of some of the essential record types necessary to assist in attaining maximum productivity. Breeding records should...