Stallion Nutrition
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Nutraceuticals to Enhance Stallion Fertility?
Research has shown that some dietary changes have a beneficial effect on semen quality and stallion fertility.
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Ergot Alkaloids' Effects on Colts and Stallions
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions' and colts' fertility.
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The Disease of Obesity in Horses
Obesity can cause reproduction problems, bone and joint stress, insulin resistance, laminitis, and more.
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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2
May 19, 2013
Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More
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Nutritional Considerations for Breeding Stallions
December 31, 2012
As breeding season rapidly approaches, owners might consider a few key points about stud nutritional needs. ... Read More
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UK to Host 2013 Equine Showcase, Breeders' Short Course
December 04, 2012
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.... Read More
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Nutraceuticals to Enhance Stallion Fertility?
October 26, 2011
Research has shown that some dietary changes have a beneficial effect on semen quality and stallion fertility.... Read More
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Ergot Alkaloids' Effects on Colts and Stallions
October 18, 2011
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions' and colts' fertility.... Read More
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DHA Positively Affects Semen Quality
January 12, 2011
Various supplements are commonly given to breeding stallions in hopes of improving semen quality, but conflicting reports exist on their effectiveness. Researchers have found, however, that the supplement ingredient DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid found ... Read More
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Breeding Horse Nutrition
December 01, 2010
Regardless of general feeding guidelines for breeding horses, body condition score (BCS) is the most objective assessment of a horse's fat covering and also the best predictor of reproductive performance or efficiency.... Read More
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Researchers: Selenium's Value is in the Sperm, Not the Blood
October 08, 2010
The trace element selenium appears to reinforce sperm quality and thus maintain a stallion's fertility.... Read More
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The Disease of Obesity in Horses
September 01, 2010
Obesity can cause reproduction problems, bone and joint stress, insulin resistance, laminitis, and more.... Read More
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Stallion Management: Excerpt from Breeders' Guide to Mare, Foal & Stallion Care
July 24, 2010
General considerations for good stallion management are maintenance of the stallion in excellent health and a stress-free environment that promotes normal sexual behavior and sperm production. The size and construction of housing for the stallion is ... Read More
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Start the Breeding Season with Equine Nutrition Review
December 29, 2009
Horse owners can help to prepare their animals for the upcoming breeding season and keep them healthy through the winter through proper nutritional management and veterinary oversight, said Kristina G. Lu, VMD, Dipl. ACT, a theriogenologist at ... Read More
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Stallions Ready for Action
December 01, 2009
Before your stallion heads to the shed, make sure he's in peak physical health and mentally ready to handle the rigors of the breeding season. Preparing the stallion for breeding season is a year-round job involving proper diet, exercise, and more.... Read More
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New Developments in Stallion Nutrition
February 01, 2007
Name a part of your horse you'd like to enhance--anything from his coat or hooves to his stamina--and there's likely a supplement for it. Marketed alongside the products that improve joint function and breathing ability, there are supplements... Read More
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From Breeding to Birth
February 01, 2007
Testing innovative techniques and brushing up on common procedures are the lifeblood of advancing any medical specialty, and the field of equine reproduction is no exception. Veterinarians are always looking for new ways to improve procedures they... Read More
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Supplementing for Semen Quality
September 01, 2005
Cooling and freezing equine semen damages cell membranes, which results in loss of motility and general viability known as "cold shock." Most domestic species have high concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in the semen, but the... Read More
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Nutrition and Reproduction
November 11, 2002
"Sex is truly a luxury in the body--you've got to be productive before you can be reproductive," began David Pugh, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, Dipl. ACVN, a professor of reproduction at Auburn University, in his presentation, "Nutrition and Its Effects... Read More
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Prepping Stallions
February 01, 1996
It's getting close to the breeding season. What are some tips on getting my stallion, my crew, and myself ready for the onslaught? How you get a stallion ready for the breeding season depends on many things, but basically you... Read More
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Prepping Stallions
Q. It's getting close to the breeding season. What are some tips on getting my stallion, my crew, and myself ready for the onslaught? How you get a stallion ready for the breeding season depends on many things, but basically you can break it down into getting new stallions introduced into the breeding routine, and a refresher course for experienced stallions. With either kind,
