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A successful breeding program begins with the careful management of your broodmares. Mares need to be evaluated prior to each breeding season to screen for infections or any other conditions that may affect fertility. Mistakes made in the management of your mares will often lead to increased veterinary costs down the road. Broodmares should enter the breeding season healthy and in good condition. This means they should have a Body Condition Score of 5-6.5. Broodmares\u00a0should have their teeth floated, their vaccinations should be current, and they should be maintained on a regular deworming schedule (or fecal testing protocol).<\/p>\n
Sometimes mares have difficulty conceiving. \u00a0There are a variety of reasons for impaired fertility in mares. \u00a0These are simply a few of the many causes of infertility in mares:<\/p>\n
Endometritis
Poor sperm quality
Impaired uterine clearance
Post-breeding metritis
Poor vulvular conformation
Hemorrhagic anovulatory follicles
Endocrine dysfunction
Persistent CL’s
Poor oocyte quality (older mares)
Oviductal problems
Endometrial cysts
Systemic illness
Ovarian tumors
Incompetent cervix<\/p>\n
Screening \/ Pre- Breeding\u00a0Exam<\/strong><\/p>\n This exam is performed prior to breeding a mare and\u00a0will include an ultrasound examination of the reproductive tract. \u00a0This is done to screen for any abnormalities on the ovaries or in the uterus and to determine the stage of the reproductive cycle the mare is in. \u00a0Potential fertility affecting conditions that would be found on an ultrasound examination can include ovarian tumors such as a Granulosa Cell Tumor or Uterine Cysts. \u00a0Both of these conditions can be treated and in doing so the fertility of the mare can be repaired. \u00a0A uterine culture and cytology will also be performed. \u00a0This test provides information as to the quality of the uterine environment and will detect uterine infections that can cause infertility. \u00a0These infections, if present, are identified and sensitivities are performed to determine the precise antibiotic required to effectively treat the infection. <\/p>\n Breeding Management\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The period of time after insemination and often times after ovulation is what we like to call the “critical” period. \u00a0Often times owners are wanting to bring their mares home as quick as possible from the breeding facility after insemination or after ovulation is confirmed. \u00a0The period of time immediately following insemination\/ovulation is the window of opportunity to improve the mares chances of pregnancy. \u00a0There are a few conditions\u00a0that can happen during this time. \u00a0We can assist the mare with these difficulties and often times make the difference in getting a pregnant mare or not. \u00a0Some mares have difficulty evacuating the uterus post insemination or perhaps they mount an inflammatory process from the semen. \u00a0These mares benefit greatly from assistance to evacuate the uterus and targeted treatment at reducing the inflammatory response.<\/p>\n Additional Diagnostics<\/strong><\/p>\n Often times additional diagnostics are utilized to ensure proper treatment is instituted to improve a mare’s fertility.<\/p>\n * Endoscopic examination of the uterus Treatments for Subfertile Mares<\/strong><\/p>\n Laser cyst removal Each mare is different and they are all treated as individuals. \u00a0It is important to identify exactly what is impairing a particular mares fertility and target direct treatment towards resolving the problem(s).<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u2013 Click here for\u00a0New Client Form<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Click here for\u00a0General Check In<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Click here for\u00a0Foaling Mare Check In<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Click here\u00a0for\u00a0Embryo Transfer Pricing & Contract<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Click here\u00a0for\u00a0the link to\u00a0Oocyte\/ICSI Contract<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Click here\u00a0for\u00a0the link to\u00a0Normal Foaling Events<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n \u2013 Click here for the\u00a0Mare Foaling Date Calculator<\/a><\/em>, simply put in the ovulation date of your mare and find out her due date along with scheduled vaccinations and checkups!<\/p>\n
* Endometrial biopsy
* Hormonal testing
* Endocrine testing<\/p>\n
Caslick procedure\u00a0\u00a0(surgical closing of the upper part of the vulva) to prevent contamination via aspiration of air, dirt, or debris
Uterine lavages
Uterine treatments
Ecbolics (medications to contract the uterus to improve clearance)
Anti-inflammatories
Antibiotics
Acupuncture
Hormonal treatments<\/p>\n