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The Pros and Cons of 1 or 2 Dose Insemination Protocols
It is a common belief of many veterinarians and breeders that the lifespan of frozen semen within the mare’s reproductive tract is reduced compared to fresh semen.
New Semen Extender method a boost for horse breeding
Researchers in the New South Wales Hunter Valley have developed a new scientific method they say could boost horse breeding around the world.
Scientists develop new method for keeping horse sperm alive for longer at ambient temperatures
A world-first sperm extender is set to more than double the effectiveness of artificial insemination rates in horses and may also have implications for humans.
Breeding Older Mares – from TheHorse.com
Breeding Older Mares Are you thinking about breeding an older mare next spring? Remember there are still steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain a foal from mares with waning fertility. Posted by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Sep 28,
Things You Should Not Put on a Horse’s Wound – from Horse.Com
Things You Should and Should Not Put on a Horse’s Wound Is the ointment you’re using on that cut helping or hurting? Remember these tips when treating horse wounds. Posted by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Feb 18,
Conformation analysis in Jumping Horses
An examination of the top eventers from the World Equestrian Games in Tryon (North Carolina) shows a definite trend towards jumping blood, and blends rather than purebreds. Although there were pure Thoroughbreds in the competition, their numbers are decreasing over time, yet the Thoroughbred influence is still relevant based on these results. Interestingly, the top 10 all have jumping blood, not dressage blood.
To assist breeders in choosing the right supplements:
Members Victoria Wall from Elite Equine and Tina Thorowgood from Vetpro both have wonderful supplements available to assist with the steady and safe development of your foals, and also for your broodmares during gestation.
Foal weaning and raising
By starting with correct nutrition early in life, you can be assured your weanlings will get a healthy start.
Celebrating Dressage – Hanoverians at Bates NZ National Championships
Bates New Zealand National Dressage Championships 2019 Congratulations to the owners, riders and breeders of all the Hanoverian and Rheinland horses that entered and competed at the recent Championships in Feilding. Over all the Championships – including Open, Amateur, Small