How Can I Tell if a Mare is Pregnant?
An equine reproduction specialist reviews signs that suggest a mare is in foal and how to find out definitively.
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Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, owns Summit Equine in Newberg, Oregon, with his wife, Dr. Dora Ferris. The practice specializes in equine reproduction and sports medicine. He graduated from veterinary school at Washington State University in 2007 and then completed an internship in equine surgery, medicine and reproduction at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala in 2008. He subsequently completed a two-year equine theriogenology residency program at Colorado State University (CSU) and worked at its Equine Reproduction Laboratory from several years.
Posted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Oct 4, 2022 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Diagnostics and Technology, Hormones For Breeding, Mare Care and Problems, Ultrasound, Vet and Professional
An equine reproduction specialist reviews signs that suggest a mare is in foal and how to find out definitively.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Mar 8, 2022 | Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Breeding Planning, Media, Podcasts, Stallion Care and Problems, Stallion Fertility
Age can affect a stallion’s fertility and his ability to settle mares. Reproduction specialist Dr. Ryan Ferris explains.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Aug 16, 2019 | Assisted Reproduction, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Embryo Transfer, Horse Care, Mare Care and Problems, Media, Podcasts, Sports Medicine
Is your mare’s competitive career progressing, but you’d like to get a foal from her? Dr. Ryan Ferris gives an overview of how much time a mare needs off training for assisted reproductive techniques, such as embryo transfer.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Aug 15, 2019 | Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Fertility, Media, Podcasts
Dr. Ryan Ferris explains the purpose of using Caslick’s on certain mares and how they can improve mare fertility.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Jan 22, 2019 | Basic Care, Breeding and Reproduction, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems
A reader’s mare is due to foal in March. Should the mare be dewormed again before she foals? An equine reproduction specialist responds.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Jan 22, 2019 | Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Equine Herpesvirus (EHV), Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Media, More Diseases & Conditions, Podcasts, Vaccinations
Learn about what vaccines a broodmare should receive during gestation and why vaccinating mares is important for their foals from equine repro expert Dr. Ryan Ferris.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Jan 18, 2019 | Ask TheHorse, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Breeding Planning, Horse Care, Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Fertility, Mare Nutrition, Media, Podcasts, Stallion Care, Stallion Care and Problems, Stallion Fertility, Welfare and Industry
Dr. Ryan Ferris answers questions about breeding mares and stallions and producing top-quality, healthy foals during this archived Q&A. We cover everything from selecting the right parents to gestational care to ensuring your foal’s safe delivery.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Jan 18, 2019 | Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Diseases and Conditions, Laminitis (Founder), Mare Care, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Fertility, Media, Metabolic Syndrome, Podcasts
Is it safe to breed a mare who has equine metabolic syndrome and a history of laminitis? Reproduction expert Dr. Ryan Ferris offers insight.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Jan 17, 2019 | Assisted Reproduction, Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Breeding Planning, Breeding Process, Cooled & Frozen Semen, Estrous Cycle, Mare Care, Mare Fertility, Media, Podcasts, Welfare and Industry
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Ryan Ferris explains basics new horse breeders need to know, including mare estrus cycles and selecting fresh vs. frozen semen.
Read MorePosted by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Nov 14, 2018 | Breeding and Reproduction, Breeding Basics, Genetics, Mare Care and Problems
Dr. Ryan Ferris explains the different meanings of “foundation mare” for a reader who owns one but isn’t sure what the term means.
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