Equine (Reproduction)

Equine Sites:

Barren Mare Management Barren Mare Management: Discusses common causes of infertility in mares, including pneumovagina, infections, inadequate nutrition. Provides illustrations of poor genital conformation. (Equine) http://members.aol.com/CRTrust/barren.html O J Ginther's Publications on Equine Reproduction O J Ginther's Publications on Equine Reproduction: Technical resources on ultrasound and equine reproduction. Wall charts, books and seminar materials on reproductive evaluations of horses. (Equine) http://www.globaldialog.com/~equiservices/ The Expectant Mare The Expectant Mare: American Association of Equine Practitioners article on assuring the health and well-being of the pregnant mare. (Equine) http://www.yourhorseshealth.com/health_care/expectant_mare.html Artificial Insemination in Horses Artificial Insemination in Horses: Equiworld article providing an overview of artificial insemination procedures used in horse breeding. (Equine) http://www.equiworld.net/uk/horsecare/artificialinsemination/artificialinsemination.htm Stallion Management and Semen Collection Preparation Stallion Management and Semen Collection Preparation: Article on collecting semen from stallions for evaluation. Discusses preparation and stimulation of the stallion, types of artificial vagina, hygiene. (Equine) http://members.aol.com/CRTrust/stallion.html Equine Reproduction 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) http://www.equine-reproduction.com/ Transported Semen for the Small Breeder 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. (Equine) http://www.dsrtweyr.com/horses/ts1.php Equine reproduction e-mail list 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) http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe.cgi/equinerepro Foaling Mares 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. (Equine) http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horse/g1230.htm EquiSearch - Equine Breeding and Reproduction EquiSearch - Equine Breeding and Reproduction: Articles on equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, and equine color genetics. (Equine) http://www.equisearch.com/care/breeding/ Breeding 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. (Equine) http://www.horseit.com/en/breeding2001/breedingarticles/breedingarticlesHOME.htm Use of Cooled Stallion Semen Use of Cooled Stallion Semen: A University of Nebraska NebGuide article on the benefits of using cooled stallion semen for breeding. (Equine) http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horse/g1278.htm Abortion in Horses Abortion in Horses: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture factsheet on the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in mares. (Equine) http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/horses/facts/89-169.htm Preparing Stallions for the Coming Breeding Season 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. (Equine) http://www.cybersteed.com/hdm/prepstal.html Foaling Protocol 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. (Equine) http://members.aol.com/VWHenry/foaling.html Cryptorchidism in the horse 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) http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/cryptorchid.htm Equine Reproduction Information Articles Equine Reproduction Information Articles: Features many articles on equine reproduction from basic to advanced. (Equine) http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/index.htm Mini Horse World: Breeding and Genetics Mini Horse World: Breeding and Genetics: Comprehensive information on breeding miniature horses. The site has other resource articles on the breed. (Equine) http://www.minihorseworld.com/Library/breeding/index.asp Breeding Your Mare by Transported Semen 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. (Equine) http://www.gumzfarms.com/articles/shippedarticle.html Biology of Reproduction - Equine Reproduction VI 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-le (Equine) http://www.ssr.org/bor/mono1/equi6.htm Hormones of the Mare's Estrous Cycle 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. (Equine) http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/estrous.htm Recovery of Oocytes Using Transvaginal Ultrasound in the Mare Recovery of Oocytes Using Transvaginal Ultrasound in the Mare: Embryo or ova transfer techniques in the mare. (Equine) http://www.esaote-piemedical.com/applications/applications.html Jaundiced Foal Syndrome Jaundiced Foal Syndrome: Exodus Breeders article discussing neonatal isoerythrolysis in foals. (Equine) http://www.exodusbreeders.com/generalfoal.html Horse Breeding - Cycles, Anatomy, Timing and Management Horse Breeding - Cycles, Anatomy, Timing and Management: Introductory article on horse breeding, basics of stallion and mare management from the Cooperative Extension Service at the University of Georgia. (Equine) http://www.ces.uga.edu/pubcd/b945-w.html Pool of Knowledge Breeding Farm Articles 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. (Equine) http://www.arabians-international.com/orphans.html Equine Reproduction Concepts 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) http://www.equinereproduction.com/index.htm Stallion Management - Semen Collection and Evaluation Stallion Management - Semen Collection and Evaluation: 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. (Equine) http://members.aol.com/CRTrust/stallion2.html The Foaling Mare Management Guidelines 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. (Equine) http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modeq/78700595.html Horse welfare and breeding 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. (Equine) http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/petswelfare/horses/breeding.html