A survey found 100% of owners were happy with the results of their mares’ ovariectomies performed in response to pathologies; 90% were happy with elective ovariectomy results.
Most mares get pregnant without major problems, but some encounter difficulties along the way. Here’s how to work with your veterinarian to resolve the most common issues.
Prepubic tendon rupture is an uncommon but serious condition in late pregnancy that may have a poor prognosis and can result in death of the mare and fetus.
Veterinarians perform this common surgical procedure on broodmares to help keep the reproductive tract clean.
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating. Here are 6 high-risk scenarios to watch for.
The drug used to bring mares into heat for breeding might be just as effective at keeping them out of heat when given at different doses.
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
Physiological stress can be an important equine welfare issue. Here’s what you should know.
One researcher describes what we know about the receiving mare’s effect on the foal in embryo transfer scenarios.
How to feed, house, and even exercise your mommy-to-be.
To help you better understand vaccines’ importance, how and why they protect horses, and the impact of wellness exams on horse health, we’ve compiled a list of 10 important resources available to horse owners free on TheHorse.com.
The broad-spectrum antibiotic might be a safe and viable option for treating infections, including placentitis, in late-term mares.
A fatty-acid- and antioxidant-rich supplement approach allowed oocytes to mature and metabolize energy more efficiently.
Watch this educational video to find out!
A recently published study has resulted in a significant step forward in understanding the physiology of equine pregnancy.
Dr. Ryan Ferris explains the purpose of using Caslick’s on certain mares and how they can improve mare fertility.
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