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Equine Abortions

Your bred mare has about an 80% chance of delivering a live foal. Learn about the causes of equine abortion and 6 things you can do to reduce the chances of abortion inÂ your pregnant mare.

Technology of artificial insemination for horses.

Artificial Insemination for Your Mare?

Artificial insemination (AI) is a popular technique for reducing the danger and expense of live cover, and providing access to genetic material (semen) from around the world. Learn the history and common practices of equine artificial insemination.

Costs as a consideration in horse breeding program.

Horse Breeding Methods - Pros and Cons

Live cover, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, even gamete Intra Fallopian Tube transfer - these are just some of the techniques that you can use as part of your breeding program. Learn about these and more in this article.

Science and technology in horse reproduction.

Advantages of Embryo Transfer for Both Mare and Owner

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 mare may have more than one genetic foal in a breeding season. Is it right for your mare?

Parturition: The Birth of the Foal

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-birth activities that often occur. Be prepared with these 15 items that make up a basic parturitio

Rearing stallion with a mind of his own.

Basic Techniques of Handling Stallions

Size and strength of the stallion handler is not important. What is important is a basic understanding of stallion behavior, and an ability to replace natural fear with calm and assertive actions that place the handler in control.

Mare and foal gazing at the horizon and looking to the future.

Problems in Equine Reproduction

Thinking about breeding your mare or stallion? A basic understanding of potential problems will help you make good decisions along the way. This primer covers problems with both mares and stallions - a must read for prospective breeders.

Caring for and getting to know your new foal.

Postnatal Care of Your Foal

Finally, your new baby foal arrives. Give your newborn foal a great start in life by attending to his postnatal care. The comprehensive article helps you begin a journey that considers health care as a priority with your horses.

New foal being licked and cleaned by mare.

Preparing Your Mare for Parturition

Participating in the parturition of your foal can be both exciting and nerve-racking. Being fully prepared both physically and mentally can help both you and your mare stay calm and focused on the process at hand.

Horse Gestation Timeline

Your mare has been bred. What's next? Here is a timeline to follow from insemination to parturition. The more you know about this amazing process, the better you and your mare will be prepared for success.

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