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Ontario Ministry of Agriculture factsheet on the infectious and non-infectious causes of abortion in mares.
http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/engl...ivestock/horses/facts/89-169.htm

Equiworld article providing an overview of artificial insemination procedures used in horse breeding.
http://www.equiworld.net/uk/hors...ation/artificialinsemination.htm

Discusses common causes of infertility in mares, including pneumovagina, infections, inadequate nutrition. Provides illustrations of poor genital conformation.
http://members.aol.com/CRTrust/barren.html

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.
http://www.ssr.org/bor/mono1/equi6.htm

Shipped semen article from Gumz Farms. Teasing, recordkeeping, inseminating and follow-up of bred mares when using cooled stallion semen.
http://www.gumzfarms.com/articles/shippedarticle.html

Explains the types of testicular retention in horses and the problems associated with rigs or cryptorchids, also how best to deal with the condition.
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/cryptorchid.htm

Professional articles on equine reproduction, also offers seminars and courses and has a links and books section. Sells selected artificial breeding supplies.
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/

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.
http://www.equinereproduction.com/index.htm

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.
http://groups.yahoo.com/subscribe.cgi/equinerepro

Features many articles on equine reproduction from basic to advanced.
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/index.htm

Articles on equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, and equine color genetics.
http://www.equisearch.com/care/breeding/

American Association of Equine Practitioners article on assuring the health and well-being of the pregnant mare.
http://www.yourhorseshealth.com/health_care/expectant_mare.html

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.
http://www.msue.msu.edu/msue/imp/modeq/78700595.html

Checklists and procedures on horse breeding farms and organizing information for foaling barns. Foaling Protocols II (accessible at same site) covers partruition itself.
http://members.aol.com/VWHenry/foaling.html

Explains the role of each of the hormones active during the estrus cycle of the mare - GnRH, FSH, LH, estrogens, progesterone, prostaglandin, inhibin.
http://www.equine-reproduction.com/articles/estrous.htm

Exodus Breeders article discussing neonatal isoerythrolysis in foals.
http://www.exodusbreeders.com/generalfoal.html

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.
http://www.arabians-international.com/orphans.html

Article on collecting semen from stallions for evaluation. Discusses preparation and stimulation of the stallion, types of artificial vagina, hygiene.
http://members.aol.com/CRTrust/stallion.html

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.
http://members.aol.com/CRTrust/stallion2.html

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.
http://www.horseit.com/en/breedi...rticles/breedingarticlesHOME.htm

Embryo or ova transfer techniques in the mare.
http://www.esaote-piemedical.com/applications/applications.html

Instructional article by a small breeder of Crabbet, Mayenboro and old Kellogg Arabians on the pitfalls and benefits of starting a transported semen program.
http://www.dsrtweyr.com/horses/ts1.php

Comprehensive information on breeding miniature horses. The site has other resource articles on the breed.
http://www.minihorseworld.com/Library/breeding/index.asp

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.
http://www.thebreedersassistant.com

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.
http://www.peacockranch.com

A University of Nebraska Extension Service NebGuide which outlines the foaling process and appropriate actions to take during both normal and abnormal foaling.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/horse/g1230.htm

A University of Nebraska NebGuide article on the benefits of using cooled stallion semen for breeding.
http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/horse/g1278.htm

Diary of two girls who attended 8 foalings in Ocala,Fl. The site has pictures of foaling and presents the thoughts of the girls on the overall experience.
http://www.geocities.com/foalwatchers_05/index.html

Offers embryo transplant services. Located in Martin, South Dakota.
http://www.equineembryoservices.com

Articles on equine reproduction, care of the pregnant mare, the foaling process, and equine color genetics.
http://equisearch.com/horses_care/health/breeding/