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‘Cheap ‘n’ Easy’ Method for Evaluating Stallion Sperm Described (AAEP 2012)

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc January 27, 2013

Researchers studied the use of Dip Quick stain for examining sperm morphology with positive results.

5 Things You need to Know: Stallion Fertility

The Horse Staff January 15, 2013

Learn important facts about stallion fertility from equine reproduction expert Ed Squires, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACT, executive director of the Gluck Equine Research Foundation and director of equine programs at the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

Bacteria in Semen

Jeffrey Cook, DVM December 11, 2012

Is there a bacterial component that can be present in stallion semen?

orphan foal behavior; UK to Host 2018 Equine Showcase

Commentary: Have a Plan Before Breeding your Mare

World Equine Veterinary Association December 3, 2012

It is important to consider everything involved in breeding before bringing another horse into the world.

Nutraceuticals to Enhance Stallion Fertility?

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 26, 2011

Research has shown that some dietary changes have a beneficial effect on semen quality and stallion fertility.

Researchers Study Early Postpartum Breeding in Horses

10 Steps for Successful Live Cover

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 1, 2010

Live cover breeding of horses remains a popular choice. Whatever your reason for choosing this method, these 10 tips will be useful as you plan a mating. Attention to safety and behavior go a long way in making the experience positive and successful.

Diagnosing Disorders of Sexual Development in Horses: Male or Female?

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 16, 2010

Fertility issues in the horse can stem from multiple causes. One cause in mares is due to a disorder of sexual development (DSD) whereby the sex chromosome complement (genotype, or genetic code) is abnormal and does not agree with the external appearance of the horse (phenotype, or observable characteristics).

Stallions Ready for Action

Les Sellnow December 1, 2009

Before your stallion heads to the shed, make sure he’s in peak physical health and mentally prepared to handle the rigors of the breeding season.

Estimating Future Stallion Fertility

Christy M. West March 2, 2009

Veterinary examination of a prospective breeding stallion is used to judge the stallion’s fertility.

Atypical Causes of Stallion Infertility

Erin Ryder May 18, 2008

It pays to think outside the box when considering possible causes of stallion infertility. The stallion’s reproductive conformation, quality of sperm, and history can all impact his performance in the breeding shed.

Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Series

Les Sellnow April 4, 2008

Learn how your horse’s anatomy works with our complete anatomy and physiology guide, including basic terminology, skin, forelimbs, hindlimbs, feet/hooves, head and neck, tendons/ligaments, muscles, digestive, cardiovascular and reproductive systems.

Enhancing Stallion Fertility

Les Sellnow December 1, 2007

Science and good management are keys to keeping stallions at top breeding performance.

Another equine breeding season is only a short time away, with many breeding sheds

Stallion Subfertility and Infertility Conditions

Marcia King November 1, 2006

Is your stud a dud? About one in 10 breeding stallions can’t perform up to expectations due to subfertility or infertility. Causes for reduced breeding performance are many: Age, injury, genetics, management, or disease.

How to Improve Stallion Fertility?

Pete Sheerin, DVM, Dipl. ACT July 1, 2005

I have a young Dutch warmblood stallion with some fertility issues. Is there anything we can do to improve motility?

Managing Subfertile Stallions

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 19, 2004

The decision to manage a subfertile stallion non-conventionally is based on the condition of farm economics or despair, or more appropriately, the last hope before retiring the stallion, said Irwin K.M. Liu, DVM, PhD, a professor in the”P>The decision to manage a subfertile stallion non-conventionally is based on the condition of farm economics or despair, or more appropriately, the last hope before ret”>The decision to manage a subfertile stallion non-conventionally is based on the condition of farm “The decision to manage a subfer

Stallion Infertility and the Y Chromosome

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director May 4, 2004

Environmental factors, management, and genetics all play a part in determining a stallion’s fertility. Bhanu P. Chowdhary, BVSc, AH, MVSc, PhD, associate professor in animal genomics at Texas A&M University’s College of Veterinary Medicine,