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The horse (Equus caballus sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. Horses have long been one of the most economically important domesticated animals, and have played an important role in the transport of people and cargo for thousands of years. While isolated domestication may have occurred as early as 10,000 years ago, clear evidence of widespread horse use by humans dates to around 2000 BC. Since they were domesticated, selective breeding has resulted in many breeds. Some have been bred so that they can be ridden, usually with a saddle, while other breeds can be harnessed to pull objects like carriages or plows. In some cultures, horses are a source of food, including horse meat and sometimes milk; in other cultures it is taboo to eat them. Today, in wealthy countries, horses are predominantly kept for leisure and sporting pursuits, while they are still used as working horses in many other parts of the world.
Biology of the horse
Depending on breed, management, and environment, the domestic horse today has an average life expectancy of 25 to 30 years.
The mare is pregnant for 11 months and usually gives birth to one foal (male: colt, female: filly). Twins are rare, but do occur on occasion. Horses may sometimes be physically capable of reproduction at approximately 18 months, particularly colts, but in practice rarely are allowed to breed until the age of 2 or 3 years at the earliest. Fillies are rarely bred until they are at least 3 years old. Horses are not considered completely grown until an average age of 4 years, though age of achieving full growth also varies by breed and by individual genetics. In the strenuous sport of endurance riding, horses are not allowed to compete until they are a full 60 months (5 years) old.
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Nashville's history is so fascinating, Andrew Jackson, horse breeding, plantations, Natchez trace, best of all Franklin,TN!
joankirkpatrick (Joan Kirkpatrick) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:51:55 -0000
Nashville's history is so fascinating, Andrew Jackson, horse breeding, plantations, Natchez trace, best of all Franklin,TN!
In thoroughbred horse racing breeding is artificial insemination allowed? http://bit.ly/PzSL0
HorseIsAHorse (Horse Information) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:58:02 -0000
In thoroughbred horse racing breeding is artificial insemination allowed? http://bit.ly/PzSL0
I have seen some crazy ads today. Just on ESPN was a Horse breeding ad for the babies of some champion horse. Target market!
cthayler (Chris Thayer) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:16:54 -0000
I have seen some crazy ads today. Just on ESPN was a Horse breeding ad for the babies of some champion horse. Target market!
This is a good piece by Frank Mitchell on horse breeding then, now http://bit.ly/2M4SP4
sidfernando (Sid Fernando + Obser) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:32:59 -0000
This is a good piece by Frank Mitchell on horse breeding then, now http://bit.ly/2M4SP4
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SpiritofHorse (Pamela DeMuth) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:21:47 -0000
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@sidfernando Man of Iron has impeccable breeding but in truth, he is not a very good horse. Better Than Honour = Stout/Professional ;-D
Kincsem1874 (Susan C.) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:48:14 -0000
@sidfernando Man of Iron has impeccable breeding but in truth, he is not a very good horse. Better Than Honour = Stout/Professional ;-D
Abortion in Horses - Ontario Ministry of Agriculture factsheet on the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in mares.
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Barren Mare Management - Discusses common causes of infertility in mares, including pneumovagina, infections, inadequate nutrition. Provides illustrations of poor genital conformation.
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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 Reproductive Services - 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.
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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.
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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 Embryo Services - Offers embryo transplant services. Located in Martin, South Dakota.
Equine Reproduction - Professional articles on equine reproduction, also offers seminars and courses and has a links and books section. Sells selected artificial breeding supplies.
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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.
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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.
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EquiSearch: Breeding - Articles on equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, and equine color genetics.
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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.
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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.
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Jaundiced Foal Syndrome - Exodus Breeders article discussing neonatal isoerythrolysis in foals.
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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.
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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.
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Recovery of Oocytes Using Transvaginal Ultrasound in the Mare - Embryo or ova transfer techniques in the mare.
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.
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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.
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The Artificial Insemination Centre - MAFF and EEC approved equine quarantine and semen collecting centre. Includes details of specialist services.
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The Expectant Mare - American Association of Equine Practitioners article on assuring the health and well-being of the pregnant mare.
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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.
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