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The Responsible Horse Breeder

EquiMed Staff

The Responsible Horse Breeder

by EquiMed Staff

May 6, 2017 14:02

What is a responsible horse breeder? This article thoughtfully addresses the topic in a non-judgemental and thought-provoking way. You owe it to yourself to …

Equine Reproductive Maturity in Mares and Stallions

by EquiMed Staff

September 12, 2018 09:17

Dramatic physical and mental changes occur in horses as they transition from playful colt or filly stage to the adolescent stage and on to becoming a stallion …

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Preparing Your Mare for Parturition

EquiMed Staff

Preparing Your Mare for Parturition

by EquiMed Staff

May 7, 2017 12:53

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 …

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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- …

Reproductive Care Tip

A foals neonatal phase lasts about two hours after birth. In this time, the foal learns to stand, walk and suckle from its mother. This is an important time for advocates of imprint training, as proper handling of the foal at this time has a lasting effect.

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 …

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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