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How to Assess the Health of Senior Mares and Stallions
Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf explains how to evaluate senior mares and stallions to assess their general health.
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Can I Breed My Older Mare?
Veterinary reproduction specialist Dr. Maria Schnobrich explains some of the factors owners should consider before breeding their older mares.
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Care of the Older Stallion Video
There are many ways to help a senior stallion reproduce successfully. Here are tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
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Exercise and General Health of Senior Breeding Equids Video
Dr. Maria Schnobrich said sometimes increasing exercise is one of the best things we can do for reproductive health.
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Management Tips for Former Broodmares
If you have a riding horse or rescue that previously was a broodmare, check out this video for management tips.
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Addressing Older Eggs in Senior Mares Video
Learn from Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf why senior mares and their older eggs/oocytes might need a little help to product viable embryos.
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Reproduction Tips for Senior Mares Video
Just because you have an aged mare doesn't mean you can't get a foal. Check out these tips from Dr. Maria Schnobrich.
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Old Broodmares: Oils and Nutrients Can Help Oocyte Metabolism
Feeding reproductive support supplements to old mares in addition to omega-3 or omega-6 oils resulted in greater oocyte aerobic metabolism. 
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Second Careers for Broodmares Video
In this video, Dr. Rachel Doenges gives us some tips on taking a broodmare and giving her a second career. Doenges is a veterinarian at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. (Editor’s...
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Breeding Maiden Senior Mares Video
Mares 15 years of age and older that have never had a foal often have issues getting in foal and carrying it to term.
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Mare Reproductive System Diagram
Knowing proper broodmare anatomy can help in your understanding of your mares.
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Stallion Reproductive System Diagram
Caring for you stallions will be easier if you understand the entire male reproductive system.
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