Pete Sheerin, DVM, Dipl. ACT

Pete Sheerin, DVM, Dipl. ACT, is a practitioner at the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky.

Articles by: Pete Sheerin, DVM, Dipl. ACT

Early Pregnancy Loss

Could a guttural pouch infection be the reason for a broodmare to lose an embryo at two months?

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Frozen vs. Cooled Semen

Does using frozen-thawed semen instead of cooled semen reduce the chances of our mare getting pregnant?

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Newborns Out of Breath

I’d like to know more about foals who after being delivered, dried, and rubbed well, quit breathing in 10-20 minutes. We have done resuscitation by blowing into their nostrils and pumping their rib cages, and have rubbed them vigorously.

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Stallion Breeding: Can He or Can’t He?

Regardless of the number of mares being bred, it is important to monitor the stallion’s reproductive success in order to maintain his reputation and give yourself time to address any problems he might have.

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