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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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The Mares Reproductive Cycle

EquiMed Staff

The Mares Reproductive Cycle

by EquiMed Staff

May 6, 2017 14:26

A mare's natural reproductive cycle is explained in this article with references to the basic timing of the estrous cycle. Techniques of cycle manipulation also …

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Parturition: The Birth of the Foal

EquiMed Staff

Parturition: The Birth of the Foal

by EquiMed Staff

May 7, 2017 13:51

Excitement is growing as your pregnant mare approaches her due date. While most equine births are uneventful, mare owner should prepare for some common post- …

Advantages of Embryo Transfer for Both Mare and Owner

by Flossie Sellers

May 7, 2017 13:57

Embryo transfer is the process of taking a fertilized embryo from a mare and transferring it to another mare. With this technology (somewhat controversial), a …

Reproductive Care Tip

Temple Grandin encourages horse people to work on an eye for what is good and bad in an animal, both in conformation and attitude. Prevent "bad from becoming normal."

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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 …

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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