Reproduction

Choosing a stallion that has a successful record with frozen-thawed semen is important, but breeders need to put an Read more

Well before the time of breeding, a veterinarian should perform a reproductive soundness evaluation. Read more

One possible cause of early pregnancy loss in mares is thought to be an overactive immune response. A Read more

Contagious equine metritis and equine viral arteritis are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that affect horses, causing problems such as Read more

Mares are seasonally anestrous, meaning that they are not sexually receptive at all times throughout the year. They gradually Read more

Up to 10% of mares have difficulty becoming pregnant, and the researchers think that dormant S. zooepidemicus infection is Read more

This study included 8,296 uterine cultures from 7,665 mares of different breeds in central Florida.  The percent of positive Read more

When is that mare going to foal? A new study may show a new way to know. Read more

The majority of mares give birth without difficulty, moving smoothly through the various stages of labor and parturition. However, Read more

Stallion fertility can be influenced by nutrition, management, presentation of mares, and the stallion’s age, among other factors. To Read more