Abortion in Horses
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture factsheet on the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in mares.
Artificial Insemination in Horses
Equiworld article providing an overview of artificial insemination procedures used in horse breeding.
Barren Mare Management
Discusses common causes of infertility in mares, including pneumovagina, infections, inadequate nutrition. Provides illustrations of poor genital conformation.
Biology of Reproduction - Equine Reproduction VI
This volume presents papers delivered at the Sixth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Caxambu, Brazil, 1994. 172 abstracts were submitted to the Editorial Board, which then selected 100 abstracts for presentation at the Symposium. The full-length papers were submitted to Biology of Reproduction for peer review.
Breeder's Assistant - Equine Education and Re
Providing hands-on training to large and small horse breeders in equine reproductive management, artificial insemination, transported cooled semen, phantom training for stallions, foaling management and equine genetics.
Breeding
Practical articles from HorseIT.com written by professionals for the stud/horse farm owner or manager. Includes a stallion search and links to breed societies.
Breeding Your Mare by Transported Semen
Shipped semen article from Gumz Farms. Teasing, recordkeeping, inseminating and follow-up of bred mares when using cooled stallion semen.
Cryptorchidism in the horse
Explains the types of testicular retention in horses and the problems associated with rigs or cryptorchids, also how best to deal with the condition.
Equine Reproduction
Professional articles on equine reproduction, also offers seminars and courses and has a links and books section. Sells selected artificial breeding supplies.
Equine Reproduction Concepts
A facility in northern Virginia offering a full range of breeding services under veterinary supervision. Reproductive evaluations, semen collection, problem stallions, embryo transfer, artificial insemination, also on-farm services.
Equine reproduction e-mail list
Moderated e-mail list for discussing equine reproduction issues suitable for all levels of experience. Topics include collecting, evaluating, cooling/freezing and shipping of semen; artificial insemination, embryo transfer, birth defects, infertility.
Equine Reproduction Information Articles
Features many articles on equine reproduction from basic to advanced.
EquiSearch - Equine Breeding and Reproduction
Articles on equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, and equine color genetics.
Foal Watchers 2005
Diary of two girls who attended 8 foalings in Ocala,Fl. The site has pictures of foaling and presents the thoughts of the girls on the overall experience.
Foaling Mares
A University of Nebraska Extension Service NebGuide which outlines the foaling process and appropriate actions to take during both normal and abnormal foaling.
Foaling Protocol
Checklists and procedures on horse breeding farms and organizing information for foaling barns. Foaling Protocols II (accessible at same site) covers partruition itself.
Getting your mare & foal on the right track
Fastrack Microbials helps to produce healthier and larger foals. It also helps the mare during the stress of foaling. Product information explains "good" versus "bad" lactate production.
Hormones of the Mare's Estrous Cycle
Explains the role of each of the hormones active during the estrus cycle of the mare - GnRH, FSH, LH, estrogens, progesterone, prostaglandin, inhibin.
Horse Breeding - Cycles, Anatomy, Timing and Manag
Introductory article on horse breeding, basics of stallion and mare management from the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Georgia.
Horse welfare and breeding
The theory and practice of horse breeding for Australian conditions, with emphasis on welfare aspects. Covers reproductive anatomy and physiology, the mating procedure, pregnancy and foaling.
Jaundiced Foal Syndrome
Exodus Breeders article discussing neonatal isoerythrolysis in foals.
Mini Horse World: Breeding and Genetics
Comprehensive information on breeding miniature horses. The site has other resource articles on the breed.
O J Ginther's Publications on Equine Reproduc
Technical resources on ultrasound and equine reproduction. Wall charts, books and seminar materials on reproductive evaluations of horses.
Peacock Ranch Equine Reproduction Center
A brand new?state-of-the-art horse breeding facility with emphasis on modern stallion and mare management. Located in Central Michigan only one hour north of Grand Rapids.
Pool of Knowledge Breeding Farm Articles
Horse breeding articles by Dr Jim McCall - gestation length, Caslick's operation, semen analysis, foal heat breeding, progesterone in the maintenance of pregnancy, cryptorchids and castration.
Preparing Stallions for the Coming Breeding Season
Pre-breeding examination and management of the stallion, from the Equine Fertility Unit of Hagyard-Davidson-McGee Associates.
Recovery of Oocytes Using Transvaginal Ultrasound
Embryo or ova transfer techniques in the mare.
Stallion Management and Semen Collection Preparat
Article on collecting semen from stallions for evaluation. Discusses preparation and stimulation of the stallion, types of artificial vagina, hygiene.
Stallion Management - Semen Collection and Evaluat
Henry and Associates article describing the correct use of a phantom or dummy mare for semen collection, then how to prepare the ejaculate for laboratory evaluation.
The Expectant Mare
American Association of Equine Practitioners article on assuring the health and well-being of the pregnant mare.
The Foaling Mare Management Guidelines
Michigan State University summary of management practices necessary to produce a satisfactory conclusion to the foaling process. It covers preparation, stabling, normal and abnormal presentations.
Transported Semen for the Small Breeder
Instructional article by a small breeder of Crabbet, Mayenboro and old Kellogg Arabians on the pitfalls and benefits of starting a transported semen program.
Use of Cooled Stallion Semen
A University of Nebraska NebGuide article on the benefits of using cooled stallion semen for breeding.