Normal birth (parturition) in mares
The whole process from water breaking to birth should take less than 30 minutes.
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Breeding
Care of the newborn foal and mare
Watch for these signs to ascertain if your newborn foal is healthy – or not.
Read moreBreeding patterns in mares
Unlike stallions, mares are classified as seasonal breeders. They don’t cycle all year long.
Read morePlacental study helps explain maternal grandsire effect in breeding
Genetic analysis of hybrids casts light on so-called imprinted genes.
Read moreT-cell levels linked to early abortion in mares
Findings may ultimately help breeders reduce early loss in mares, researchers suggest.
Read moreImpact of small-scale horse breeders highlighted
British charity’s survey reveals the big impact on horse numbers from small-scale breeders.
Read moreResearchers probe sperm viability in dead stallions
Viable sperm can be salvaged up to 96 hours later, provided epididymis is kept cool.
Read moreFresh insights into horse and human sperm movement
Findings on the way sperm moves may ultimately help improve breeding techniques.
Read moreLimited genetic diversity in stallions revealed in study
European breeds can be grouped into six basic genetic lines, Austrian research shows.
Read moreTreatment breakthrough for infertile mares
Danish pair identify important cause of infertility and successfully trial treatment regime.
Read morePotential for breeding stallions to be kept together – study
Swiss researchers successfully integrate stallions into groups.
Read moreNew method to calculate foal weight
A simple method for estimating a foal’s weight means only one measurement is needed.
Read moreProtein’s role in determining equine sex ratios unearthed
Scientists discover role of insulin-like growth factor-1 in determining sex ratios of equine offspring.
Read moreExercise can inhibit mares’ reproduction – study
Findings could also have implications for human pregnancy.
Read moreEmbryo storage next equine breeding challenge
Canadian researcher and cryobiologist working on methods to freeze equine embryos.
Read moreFamiliar mares can help reduce weaning stress
Weaning methods can have a dramatic effect on the time required to overcome the shock.
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Normal signs of behaviour before and including foaling in mares
Everything you need to know about the signs of foaling in mares.
Read moreIs human handling positive for a new foal?
Does handling interfere with the relationship between a foal and its mother?
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Light masks on mares show potential as breeding tool
Extending periods of light with masks to encourage breeding proven effective in a study.
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Options for pregnancy testing a mare
It could be a long and, ultimately, disappointing wait to discover a mare is empty.
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