Suppressing Undesirable Behavior in Mares
Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, Dipl. ACT
October 22, 2024
If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.
If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.
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Topics discussed included induction of ovulation, estrus behavior, and suppression in the performance horse.
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