Learn about 14 factors that can affect your stallion’s fertility.
To shed light on the fertility troubles many breeders encounter, two theriogenologists have shared 7 practical tips centered around getting a mare in foal.
A variety of conditions can impact a stallion’s fertility, from inherited to acquired. Here’s why they occur and how to prevent them.
Researchers found that adding trehalose to stallion semen extenders significantly increased post-thaw viability.
Researchers assess ways to give stallions deemed “bad coolers” a fertility boost.
Both the stallion and mare must be in good health and fertility before you even attempt to produce a foal.
Many factors influence stallion fertility, a good number of which can be managed and improved.
Age can affect a stallion’s fertility and his ability to settle mares. Reproduction specialist Dr. Ryan Ferris explains.
What’s in that straw? Stallion semen, sure. But what quantity of sperm, and what quality? Researchers found this mobile device and its app an effective alternative to more specialized equipment.
Owners and veterinarians involved with two small-scale horse breeding operations share their secrets to success.
Current horse breeding trends are characterized by a decline in mares bred and a new focus on well-being of established pregnancies, as well as enhanced genetic selection related to the health and future performance of foals.
Get your questions answered about breeding mares and stallions and producing top-quality, healthy foals during our live Q&A. We cover everything from selecting the right parents to gestational care to ensuring your foal’s safe delivery.
Sterilizing stallions temporarily can help with feral population control, equine venereal disease management, behavior issues, and more.
A well-educated, trained, and reliable technician is invaluable to ensure things are in order and running smoothly. It makes a veterinarian’s day and the semen collection process much easier.
Researchers are working to develop a fertility predictor test for colts and fillies to help breeders and buyers make informed decisions and potentially even help improve evaluations during breed inspections.
A mare’s attraction to a stallion—specifically, to his body odors, or “MHC”—affects pregnancy success rates. And, researchers found, mares appear to prefer stallions with MHCs that differ from their own.
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