by L.R.R. Costa, MV, MS, DACVIM • courtesy of AAE The normal gestation period of mares varies from 320 to 360 days. As a mare approaches parturition, the udder begins to enlarge and may leak
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Category: Breeding
Tips for Foaling Season: Preparing for Your New Foal
courtesy of Farnam’s Stable Talk Your new foal is due soon! Prepare ahead of time so you’re ready and know what to expect with the foal’s arrival. You’ll want to: • Make the property safe and
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Getting An Orphan Foal To Nurse An Immediate Need
courtesy of Oklahoma State University An orphan foal still needs another mare or a person to provide milk and care, especially during the first vital days of life. “The most immediate need for foals orphaned
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Foal Heat Mares
by Staff Writer Foal heat, also known as postpartum heat, is a crucial period in the reproductive cycle of mares. It refers to the first estrus or heat cycle that occurs after giving birth. Understanding
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Understanding Ultrasounds in Pregnant Mares
by Staff Writer In the realm of equine reproduction, advancements in veterinary technology have provided invaluable tools for monitoring the health and progress of pregnant mares. Ultrasound imaging has become a cornerstone in the management
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California Breeders Jump on the Jaguar Foal Train
More and more breeders find BWP Stallion Jaguar Van Paemel to be a perfect cross for their mares by Cheryl Erpelding When equestrian and stunt driver Prestin Persson’s barn manager said her mare had foaled,
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Hilltop Welcomes New Homebred to the Stallion Line-Up
The Hilltop Farm stallion line-up offers breeders a large stallion line-up comprised of both Hilltop-owned stallions, international stallions, and Guest Stallions, allowing us to provide the diversity needed to complement the needs of many different
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Hyperion Stud Global Equine Experience
by Vicky Castegren When we began, our mission was to bridge the gap between the European and the American equestrian market through breeding and sport horse development. In particular, to produce and acquire stallions and
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Blue Moon Stables Offers Versatility with Quidam’s Pleasure
Quidam’s Pleasure is an exciting up and coming son of the Legendary stallion For Pleasure. His pedigree reads like a who’s who of only the best showjumping sires and stallion nicks, with Quidam de Revel,
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Home of the Warmblood Horse in Canada – Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association
In 1988 when the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association was first conceived there were relatively few Warmbloods in Canada and even fewer breeding stallions. So how did the Warmblood horse, a horse that is indigenous
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