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How to Prepare for Parturition

EquiMed Staff

How to Prepare for Parturition

by EquiMed Staff

May 6, 2017 13:46

Careful attention to the health of the mare should be a priority before breeding takes place, during the pregnancy, and following parturition. Good nutrition, …

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Equine Artificial Insemination Explained

Jennifer M. Keeler

Equine Artificial Insemination Explained

by Jennifer M. Keeler

May 7, 2017 14:20

Artificial insemination gives you access to the best genetic material available across town or around the world. Learn the basic techniques here and get started …

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Reproductive Care for My Gelding

Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

Reproductive Care for My Gelding

by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM

May 8, 2017 10:50

Sometimes we forget that geldings have all the same equipment as a stallion, save the testicles. Geldings also need periodic reproductive tract care, and are …

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Facts about Patent Urachus in Foals

EquiMed Staff

Facts about Patent Urachus in Foals

by EquiMed Staff

May 8, 2017 11:03

The condition known as patent urachus is a leakage in the area of a new foal's umbilicus and when the urachus does not seal off properly within a few days of …

Reproductive Care Tip

White coat color is one of the few lethal genes in horses. Because of this, white horses never breed true (100%) for a white coat color.

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Breeding Soundness Exams for Broodmares

Heather Smith Thomas

Breeding Soundness Exams for Broodmares

by Heather Smith Thomas

November 8, 2019 17:57

A breeding soundness exam helps prepare for the upcoming breeding season to ensure that a mare that is fertile and able to produce a healthy foal …

re·pro·duc·tive care
/ˌrēprəˈdəktiv ker/
noun
  1. the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection relating to or effecting reproduction.

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