Reproduction

Feeding each stallion as an individual is important. The stallion's book (number of mares served during the breeding season), Read more

There are several ways to determine whether a mare’s colostrum contains enough immunoglobulins to protect her newborn foal against Read more

Broodmares must have their nutritional needs met in order to produce healthy, well-grown foals. However, there is some question Read more

Foals should stand and nurse within one hour after birth. Vigilant foaling attendants consider their duties incomplete until the Read more

Stress can do glorious things, like activate the flight or fight response, enabling you to outrun a cheetah or Read more

Among all domestic animals, horses have the shortest period between parturition and rebreeding. This means mares are often lactating Read more

For many horse managers, the goal of breeding season is to have last year’s open mares in foal and Read more

Results suggest that supplementing pregnant mares with 3 mg of selenium per day may be beneficial in increasing foal Read more

Ensuring healthy skeletal development for the newborn foal begins well before birth. Some of the minerals necessary for correct Read more

Whether stallions breed by live cover or have their semen collected for artificial insemination, it’s important for them to produce Read more