|
|
|
MEMBERS: you have not been authenticated, log in at the top of the page. Tired of Logging-In? As you log-in edit your profile so the site remembers you!
Breeding Patterns in Mares and Stallions
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
»
Stallion Factors
»
Mare Factors
»
Breeding/Insemination Strategy and Patterns of Fertility
»
More Info
As far as the stallion is concerned, he is ready to breed anytime and anywhere but the mare is different. She is classified as a seasonal breeder which means she only comes into heat (called estrus) during the seasons of the year which have the longest daylight. During the season she comes into heat she cycles in and out of heat with regularity, only accepting the stallion around the time of ovulation. The times she is out of heat is called "diestrus". During the short day seasons, she does not cycle and usually does not accept the stallion and this time is called anestrus. Though similar to diestrus in that she is not receptive to the stallion hormonally it is much different.
Successfully and econmically breeding mares requires you understand the mares reproductive cycle as the number one reason for delated conception and infertility is poor timing of stallion cover and insemination. In this article we will explain the stallion fertility and discuss the mare's reproductive cycle with an emphasis on successful breeding.
~Word Count: 2177 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
How to Access this Article and Much More!
You have just read the introduction to one of our nearly 800 articles on horse care, diseases, and training. It includes a description of the contents of the unabridged version. As a guest you can access this article two different ways, either purchase the article or become a member and take advantage of all the benefits Horseadvice.com has to offer:
ARTICLE PURCHASE: for $7.00 USD you get instant access to the unabridged article. We guarantee your satisfaction or we will refund the purchase price:
JOIN HORSEADVICE: get instant access to this article and all we have to offer! Joining gives you 3 months access and the membership is renewed at this discounted rate. Review us for 7 days and if you are not satisfied, we will gladly refund your money and you may easily cancel at anytime.
Check out our Membership Drive Discount below but hurry this is only for a limited time and joining will never be cheaper! To get your discount on a Full Service or Full Access Membership use the following coupon code during check out:
Coupon code: MEMDRV
We use 128 bit SSL encryption, so your order is completely secure.
|
Your assurance of excellent customer service.
|
So that you know your online experience is safe.
|
Join Us at Horseadvice.com:
-
If you want accurate up-to-date information, 24 hours a day, reviewed by an equine veterinarian and horseman.
-
If you are tired of searching long lists of fluffy material that don‘t answer your questions.
-
If you want to discuss it now, with a experienced qualified expert and get input from over 3000 experienced horsemen.
|
|
|
|
