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Dirty Mares

Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT June 1, 2001

Vet Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn’t conceive this year because she was dirty. We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are our chances of getting her pregnant, and could she get dirty again?

The term”et Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn’t conceive this year because she was dirty. We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are”t Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn’t conceive th

Mare Savages Foal

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB June 1, 2001

Mares which unpredictably savage a foal in this manner typically savage again if given the opportunity

Elective Cesarean Sections: Who Needs Them?

Marcia King May 1, 2001

Many horse breeders and owners are familiar with the circumstances that necessitate an emergency cesarean section. Those circumstances involve the mare and/or unborn foal being in imminent danger due to birthing difficulties (also known as

Untimely End–Early Embryonic Death

Les Sellnow April 1, 2001

Breeding horses can be both exhilarating and devastating. Wrapped up in the process are hopes, dreams, and visions of future greatness and glory. The hopes and dreams begin with the selection of a stallion for your special mare. You assess her

The Trouble With Twins

Marcia King March 1, 2001

Breeders should endeavor to remove one of the twin embryos early in pregnancy.

Ovarian Tumors

Christina S. Cable, DVM, Dipl. ACVS March 1, 2001

Whether you operate a breeding operation or have a mare as a riding or competition mount, there are certain problems that you might face just because your horse is female. One of those problems is the ovarian tumor. Tumors can cause estrous

Long Gestations

Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT February 1, 2001

Can you explain why some mares have prolonged gestations and premature placental separation?

Power Lines and Horses

Michelle LeBlanc, DVM, Dipl. ACT February 1, 2001

Have you ever published anything on the effects of power lines and electromagnetism around broodmares?

Reproductive Problems in the Draft Horse

Lisa Hale, DVM January 1, 2001

Draft mares usually make excellent mothers, providing a large amount of milk and rarely rejecting a foal. Because of these traits, draft mares make good nurse mares; some mares can even support and feed two foals. Also, the tendency for multiple

False Pregnancy

Les Sellnow August 1, 2000

It is a frustrating condition. Even though a mare is not pregnant, her body tells her that she is, and all of her reproductive systems react accordingly. She does not come into heat, and her body begins preparations for housing and nourishing a

Fescue Toxicosis And Treatment

Les Sellnow July 1, 2000

When tall fescue first arrived in the United States during the 1940s, it was considered a wonder grass. It was easy to establish, it yielded a good amount of forage, it was tolerant of a wide range of management regimens, and it could handle a

Short Cycling Mares

Les Sellnow May 1, 2000

Nature has done a commendable job in developing the equine reproductive system, but it did not take into consideration man’s special needs for the production of horses at certain times or under specific circumstances. The first man-made rule for

Mare Madness

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB April 1, 2000

Temperament and performance problems believed to be related to the estrous cycle in mares are among the most common complaints of owners and riders of mares. The problems come in a few varieties. Careful evaluation sometimes can identify the cause and lead to resolution, or at least a strategy for satisfactory management.