Reproduction

Most mares come into heat about a week after foaling, but this can happen as early as 5 or as long Read more

In general, the closer the birth is to 342 or more days, the better the chance is that the Read more

Breeding mares by artificial insemination can be accomplished using fresh semen, chilled semen, or frozen-thawed semen. Each option has its own Read more

Because the mare is at the peak of fertility for only a few hours during each three-week-long reproductive cycle, Read more

Toward the end of pregnancy, mares may show the same signs of discomfort that are seen in horses with Read more

As well as being unsightly, an umbilical hernia creates the risk of a loop of intestine becoming trapped and Read more

Research conducted at University College Dublin in Ireland has shown that shining low-level blue light into one of the Read more

A recent study looked at the impact of work on mare reproductive health. Read more

A study found that in a recent Thoroughbred breeding season, more than 1,700 foals were lost due to placentitis, Read more

The best and safest policy is to avoid exposure to tall fescue throughout a mare’s pregnancy. Read more