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Welcome to the November e-Tips brought to you by My Horse University and eXtension/horses. The breeding season is fast approaching for those working towards a January or February foal for 2011. If you have had trouble in the past getting your mare bred, or you just want to learn more about breeding horses, register for the November 24th webcast “Why Won’t My Mare Get Pregnant?” by Dr. Kathy Anderson. Dr. Anderson teaches Equine Reproduction at the University of Nebraska. She and her husband, an equine veterinarian, have a farm where they breed and show Quarter Horses with their two children. Dr. Anderson has been one of our most popular webcast presenters, so you may want to take a look at her other webcasts in our webcast archives .
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Breeding the Mare:Factors That Can Influence Conception Rates
Adapted from the My Horse University Horse Breeding Short Course
 A 65% conception (pregnancy) rate is considered average for a horse breeding farm. That means that 35% of all the mares bred are left open until the next breeding season. If your mare is one of the 35% open mares at the end of the breeding season, you may be asking the question “Why won’t my mare get pregnant?” This article discusses some major factors including fertility, breeding practices and nutrition that influence conception rates on the horse farm. Read on...
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This Month's e-Tips
To increase your breeding success, follow these tips:
- Evaluate mare and stallion fertility before the breeding season begins.
- Tease mares every other day to detect estrus/heat.
- Time breeding for 36 hours or less prior to ovulation.
- Keep detailed breeding records for both the mare and the stallion.
- Ensure broodmares are kept in a body condition score of at least 5 (moderate).
Question of the Month
The cutting of hay (1st, 2nd or 3rd) is a good indication of the hay’s nutrient content.
True or False?
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Photo of the Month
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This is my 6 year old tobiano Paint named Toby.
Picture submitted by Laura Michaels.
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November 2009
In This Issue
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News & Updates
Why Won't My Mare Get Pregnant?
FREE Live Webcast
Dr. Kathy Anderson
November 24, 2009
7 pm EST
MHU is now on Facebook!
Become our fan to be the first to hear about upcoming events and new products.
Basic Equine Behavior
Dr. Sarah Ralston
November 9, 2009
Rutgers University Online
7 pm EST
Comparative Exercise Physiology: How We Are Like Our Horses
Dr. Ken McKeever
November 16, 2009
Rutgers University Online
7 pm EST
Trail Riding 101
New My Horse University
short course
Ask the Experts
eXtension invites you to Ask the Experts your horse-related questions.
Free Horse Learning Lessons
eXtension's team of horse experts have developed specialized lessons on various topics.
Online Horse Management Courses
Take an online course from My Horse University! eXtension HorseQuest participants can receive a 10% discount by entering the coupon code HQ1 when registering for a course.
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