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| Web Pages |
| Abortion in Horses |
| Ontario Ministry of Agriculture factsheet on the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in mares. |
| Artificial Insemination in Horses |
| Equiworld article providing an overview of artificial insemination procedures used in horse breeding. |
| Barren Mare Management |
| Discusses common causes of infertility in mares, including pneumovagina, infections, inadequate nutrition. Provides illustrations of poor genital conformation. |
| Biology of Reproduction - Equine Reproduction VI |
| This volume presents papers delivered at the Sixth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Caxambu, Brazil, 1994. 172 abstracts were submitted to the Editorial Board, which then selected 100 abstracts for presentation at the Symposium. The full-length papers were submitted to Biology of Reproduction for peer review. |
| Breeding |
| Practical articles from HorseIT.com written by professionals for the stud/horse farm owner or manager. Includes a stallion search and links to breed societies. |
| Breeding Your Mare by Transported Semen |
| Shipped semen article from Gumz Farms. Teasing, recordkeeping, inseminating and follow-up of bred mares when using cooled stallion semen. |
| Cryptorchidism in the horse |
| Explains the types of testicular retention in horses and the problems associated with rigs or cryptorchids, also how best to deal with the condition. |
| Equine Dystocia |
| A concise overview of birthing problems in mares prepared by Louisiana State University veterinary students. Discusses causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, also provides links and photos. |
| Equine Reproduction |
| Professional articles on equine reproduction, also offers seminars and courses and has a links and books section. Sells selected artificial breeding supplies. |
| Equine Reproduction Concepts |
| A facility in northern Virginia offering a full range of breeding services under veterinary supervision. Reproductive evaluations, semen collection, problem stallions, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, also on-farm services. |
| Equine reproduction e-mail list |
| Moderated e-mail list for discussing equine reproduction issues suitable for all levels of experience. Topics include collecting, evaluating, cooling/freezing and shipping of semen; artificial insemination, embryo transfer, birth defects, infertility. |
| Equine Reproduction Information Articles |
| Features many articles on equine reproduction from basic to advanced. |
| EquiSearch - Equine Breeding and Reproduction |
| Articles on equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, equine color genetics and more. |
| Evaluating Reproductive Health in Mares |
| Veterinary article dealing with the causes of endometritis and how to examine, classify and manage affected or susceptible mares. Particularly warns against the overuse or misuse of antibiotic treatment. |
| The Expectant Mare |
| American Association of Equine Practitioners article on assuring the health and well-being of the pregnant mare. |
| Foaling |
| A North Carolina State University honors project discussing the low live foaling rate in horses and the need to maintain optimal health for maximum production. |
| The Foaling Mare Management Guidelines |
| Michigan State University summary of management practices necessary to produce a satisfactory conclusion to the foaling process. It covers preparation, stabling, normal and abnormal presentations. |
| Foaling Mares |
| A University of Nebraska Extension Service NebGuide which outlines the foaling process and appropriate actions to take during both normal and abnormal foaling. |
| Foaling Protocol |
| Checklists and procedures on horse breeding farms and organizing information for foaling barns. Foaling Protocols II (accessible at same site) covers partruition itself. |
| Hormones of the Mare's Estrous Cycle |
| Explains the role of each of the hormones active during the estrus cycle of the mare - GnRH, FSH, LH, estrogens, progesterone, prostaglandin, inhibin. |
| Horse Breeding - Cycles, Anatomy, Timing and Management |
| Introductory article on horse breeding, basics of stallion and mare management from the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Georgia. |
| Horse welfare and breeding |
| The theory and practice of horse breeding for Australian conditions, with emphasis on welfare aspects. Covers reproductive anatomy and physiology, the mating procedure, pregnancy and foaling. |
| Jaundiced Foal Syndrome |
| Exodus Breeders article discussing neonatal isoerythrolysis in foals. |
| O J Ginther's Publications on Equine Reproduction |
| Technical resources on ultrasound and equine reproduction. Wall charts, books and seminar materials on reproductive evaluations of horses. |
| Pool of Knowledge Breeding Farm Articles |
| Horse breeding articles by Dr Jim McCall - gestation length, Caslick's operation, semen analysis, foal heat breeding, progesterone in the maintenance of pregnancy, cryptorchids and castration. |
| Preparing Stallions for the Coming Breeding Season |
| Pre-breeding examination and management of the stallion, from the Equine Fertility Unit of Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates. |
| Recovery of Oocytes Using Transvaginal Ultrasound in the Mare |
| Embryo or ova transfer techniques in the mare. |
| Stallion Management and Semen Collection Preparation |
| Article on collecting semen from stallions for evaluation. Discusses preparation and stimulation of the stallion, types of artificial vagina, hygiene. |
| Stallion Management - Semen Collection and Evaluation |
| Henry and Associates article describing the correct use of a phantom or dummy mare for semen collection, then how to prepare the ejaculate for laboratory evaluation. |
| Transported Semen for the Small Breeder |
| Instructional article by a small breeder of Crabbet, Mayenboro and old Kellogg Arabians on the pitfalls and benefits of starting a transported semen program. |
| Ultrasound Pregnancy Diagnosis |
| Excellent ultrasound images of various stages of pregnancy from Colorado State University. Other images, illustrations and information on equine reproduction. |
| Use of Cooled Stallion Semen |
| A University of Nebraska NebGuide article on the benefits of using cooled stallion semen for breeding. |