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Fruitful Endeavors: Stallion Fertility
by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Mar 10, 2022
Many factors influence stallion fertility, a good number of which can be managed and improved.
Read MoreAt What Age Does a Stallion’s Fertility Peak?
by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Mar 8, 2022
Age can affect a stallion’s fertility and his ability to settle mares. Reproduction specialist Dr. Ryan Ferris explains.
Read MoreImproving Equine Fertility
by Lucile Vigouroux | Feb 20, 2022
To shed light on the fertility troubles many breeders encounter, two theriogenologists have shared seven practical tips centered around getting a mare in foal.
Read MoreStudy: Mobile App Gives Reliable Equine Semen Analysis
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 17, 2020
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.
Read MoreSmall-Scale Success: Responsible Boutique Horse Breeders
by Katie Navarra | Nov 15, 2019
Owners and veterinarians involved with two small-scale horse breeding operations share their secrets to success.
Read MoreChanging Trends in Equine Reproduction
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jul 24, 2019
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.
Read MoreGet Ready for Equine Breeding Season!
by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Jan 18, 2019
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.
Read MoreWhat Makes Some Stallion Semen Subpar?
by Heather Smith Thomas | Dec 14, 2018
Learn about 14 factors that can affect your stallion’s fertility.
Read MoreSterilizing Stallions Temporarily: Deslorelin Misses the Mark
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 23, 2018
Sterilizing stallions temporarily can help with feral population control, equine venereal disease management, behavior issues, and more.
Read MoreThe Vet Tech’s Role in Stallion Semen Collection
by Vonnie Gesinske | Oct 18, 2018
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.
Read MoreCan a Biomarker Test Reveal Young Horses’ Future Fertility?
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 27, 2018
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.
Read MoreStudy: In Horse Breeding, Equine Opposites Attract
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 12, 2018
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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