- Abortion in Horses
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture factsheet on the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in mares. http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/livestock/horses/facts/89-169.htm - Artificial Insemination in Horses
Equiworld article providing an overview of artificial insemination procedures used in horse breeding. http://www.equiworld.net/uk/horsecare/artificialinsemination/artificialinsemination.htm - 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. http://www.ssr.org/bor/mono1/equi6.htm - 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. http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/cryptorchid.htm - Equine Reproduction
Professional articles on equine reproduction, also offers seminars and courses and has a links and books section. Sells selected artificial breeding supplies. http://www.equine-reproduction.com/ - 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. http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe.cgi/equinerepro - Evaluating Reproductive Health in Mares
Veterinary article dealing with the causes of endometritis and how to examine, classify and manage affected or susceptible mares. Particularly warns against the overuse or misuse of antibiotic treatment. http://www.thehorse.com/qf.asp?fid=3423 - 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. http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horse/g1230.htm - 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. http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/estrous.htm - Jaundiced Foal Syndrome
Exodus Breeders article discussing neonatal isoerythrolysis in foals. http://www.exodusbreeders.com/generalfoal.html - 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. http://www.arabians-international.com/orphans.html - 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. http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modeq/78700595.html - Ultrasound Pregnancy Diagnosis
Excellent ultrasound images of various stages of pregnancy from Colorado State University. Other images, illustrations and information on equine reproduction. http://www.vth.colostate.edu/bennett/benn1/reports/main_search.cfm - Use of Cooled Stallion Semen
A University of Nebraska NebGuide article on the benefits of using cooled stallion semen for breeding. http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/horse/g1278.htm |