Tag Archives: equine reproduction
Top Notch Research!
Our friends at The Horse recently published a fantastic article summarizing all the important repro studies from 2014, many of which were presented at the recent American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Annual Convention (We were there, but missed this technical session!). … Continue reading
Stallions in the Light?
Artificial light sources are used in the equine industry to improve fertility in mares and control cycles. Can this same concept be utilized with stallions? The Equine Breeding Blog examines a case made in 1998 in The Horse. Continue reading
A Study of Collecting Equine Semen on One Mount
Presented orally at the 11th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction in New Zealand this past January, Julie Kalmar, pursuing an MS degree at the University of Kentucky, discussed her findings on the effect of multiple mounts prior to stallion ejaculation. … Continue reading
Mares & Hormones
It’s always critical to consider the health of your mare when preparing for the breeding season. This concern should extend well beyond the basic “health considerations” and should take a look at other internal factors, such as hormones. The Horse … Continue reading
AAEP Annual Convention
The Annual Convention for The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is scheduled for 1-5 December in Anaheim, CA. If you’re not familiar with the organization, AAEP was founded in 1954 by a group of 11 charter members who saw … Continue reading
Stallion Leg Protection
One way to ruin the breeding season is to have a stallion with sore legs or injuries that cause him to not want to do his job. With multiple mounts, sore knees can become a problem. We’ve found a number … Continue reading
Product Review: PAVESafe Equine Flooring
PAVEsafe interlocking rubber pavers and wall tiles, manufactured by ECORE International, have been installed nationwide in prominent breeding stables and race tracks, including: Churchill Downs, Keeneland Racecourse, Belmont Park, Del Mar and Select Breeders SW facilities. PAVESafe’s advanced attributes make … Continue reading