Irongate Equine

January 13, 2023

Reproduction

Pregnant Mare Vaccinations

Irongate Equine

January 13, 2023

Reproduction

Vaccinations are important for all horses but they are especially important in the pregnant mare. They reduce the risk of abortions and set the foal up for success. There are some vaccines specific for pregnant mares along with the core vaccinations we recommend for all horses. The timing of vaccinations is also different for pregnant mares.

Irongate Equine

December 30, 2020

Reproduction, Horse Ownership

Importance of a Newborn Foal Examination

Irongate Equine

December 30, 2020

Reproduction, Horse Ownership

Importance of a Newborn Foal Examination

Having an equine veterinarian evaluate your new foal within the first day of its life is important for a number of reasons. First, it allows your veterinarian to check that the mare is accepting the foal and allowing it to nurse.

Lisa Nesson, DVM

March 7, 2017

Reproduction, Spring, Preventative Care

When Should I Geld My Colt?

Lisa Nesson, DVM

March 7, 2017

Reproduction, Spring, Preventative Care

Castration is a surgical procedure to remove testicles and associated structures. Castration is also called cutting, gelding, or emasculating. The surgery is typically done on the farm, under general anesthesia, or under standing sedation.

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

January 16, 2017

Reproduction

Why Should I Freeze My Stallion's Semen?

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

January 16, 2017

Reproduction

Why Should I Freeze My Stallion's Semen?

Why collect and freeze your stallion? It allows for national and global marketing of your stallion's bloodlines, it cuts cost for mare owners, increases the volume of breedings possible for your stallion, and preserves the genetic potential of your premier stallion against future loss.

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

November 9, 2016

Spring, Reproduction

When is the Best Time to Breed Your Mare?

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

November 9, 2016

Spring, Reproduction

When is the Best Time to Breed Your Mare?

Deciding when to breed your mare depends on many factors. Among the most important include the reproductive status of your mare, stallion availability and fertility, foaling facilities, and climate.

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

June 4, 2016

Reproduction

Working Your Pregnant Mare - Yay or Neigh?

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

June 4, 2016

Reproduction

Working Your Pregnant Mare - Yay or Neigh?

Exercise is good for every horse, including pregnant mares. Dr. Griffin dives into when you should slow down on the exertion.

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

April 26, 2016

Spring, Summer, Reproduction

Semen Shipment Etiquette

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

April 26, 2016

Spring, Summer, Reproduction

Breeding a mare takes plenty of planning and coordination. Here are some tips to help the process go as smoothly as possible.

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

March 31, 2015

Reproduction

Semen Comparison: Live Cover, Fresh, Fresh Cooled, Frozen

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

March 31, 2015

Reproduction

Semen Comparison: Live Cover, Fresh, Fresh Cooled, Frozen

The choice between fresh, fresh-cooled, live cover, and frozen breeding is not cut and dry. Dr. Griffin reviews the difference between these methods and how to make your choice.

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

August 1, 2014

Illness, Reproduction

Genetic Conditions and Testing

Pat Griffin, DVM, PhD, DACT

August 1, 2014

Illness, Reproduction

A lot of the diseases you know of actually have a genetic basis. The 11 that are regularly tested for are Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP), Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSM), Malignant Hyperthermia (MH), Grey Horse Melanoma, Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomylosis (RER), Hereditary Equine Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA), Lavendar Foal Disease, Cerebellar Abiotrophy (CA), Glycogen Branching Enzyme Deficiency (GBAD), Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID), and Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa (JEB)