Reproduction

Proper feeding of broodmares during pregnancy is an essential part of producing healthy foals. Read more

Endophyte-infected tall fescue causes legions of problems, collectively called fescue toxicosis, in broodmares. Read more

Proper nutritional management of the breeding stallion is paramount. Breeding stallions are often the most frustrating horses on a Read more

Mares represent the mainstay of any commercial or private breeding enterprise. In addition to their all important genetic contributions, Read more

A study conducted on a Thoroughbred breeding farm showed that initial broodmare body weight averaged 1,272 pounds (577 kilograms), Read more

Separating a foal from its dam is guaranteed to produce some anxiety in both animals. Managers can minimize problems Read more

Intrauterine placement of marbles in pony mares did not change reproductive physiology or normal sexual or social behavior, according Read more

Vaccination with gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a reproductive hormone, might decrease unwanted behavior in stallions and mares, researchers recently reported. After Read more

In recent years, horse owners and veterinarians have embraced the notion of using fat in the diets of horses Read more

Most mare owners know the dangers of grazing late-pregnant mares on endophyte-infected tall fescue. The grass causes legions of Read more