4 articles
Blessed Are the Broodmares: How Old Is Too Old?
How old is too old to breed a broodmare? Fertility declines with age, but there is no universal retirement age — the best decisions rest on a mare's health, reproductive history, and a veterinary breeding soundness exam.
Older Maiden Mares: The Tight Cervix Problem
Poor cervical relaxation — the "tight cervix" — is the reproductive problem that makes many breeders wary of older maiden mares. A practical guide to why it happens, how reproductive vets treat it, and what it costs.
Oxytocin in Mares: Uses in Breeding, Uterine Clearance, Foaling and More
How oxytocin is used in mares — for breeding and uterine clearance, persistent post-breeding endometritis, embryo recovery, inducing foaling, retained placenta and milk letdown, plus why timing and dose matter.
Breeding Season Mare Prep
A practical pre-season checklist for mare owners — get mares ready, confirm stallion bookings, sort semen logistics, and set up your records before the first cycle.