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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 …

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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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The Horse Breeding Season

EquiMed Staff

The Horse Breeding Season

by EquiMed Staff

May 7, 2017 12:30

When is the best time to breed your mare? Horse's experience an optimal "breeding season." Understanding why this is so will help you pick the best time to …

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Equine Abortions

Flossie Sellers

Equine Abortions

by Flossie Sellers

May 7, 2017 14:16

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 …

Reproductive Care Tip

Two popular paint horse patterns are Tobiano and Overo. A Tobiano horse head looks like a solid color horse. An Overo horse head is predominantly white.

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Horse Dystocia - Dealing with a Difficult Foaling

Heather Smith Thomas

Horse Dystocia - Dealing with a Difficult Foaling

by Heather Smith Thomas

September 4, 2020 16:51

The term dystocia refers to an abnormal or difficult birth which occurs in approximately 10% of foalings and is more common in mares during their first foaling …

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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