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  • Australian Performance Horse Magazine

    The Basics of Breeding

    Sep 03, 2020 4 minutes
    ARTICLE: DR RACHAEL WARREN BSC (HONS) BVM&S MRCVS – WESTVETS EQUINE REPRODUCTION CENTRE.

    Are you contemplating breeding your mare this season? The thought of adding a foal to the family is enticing to many of us. However, the decision to breed a mare involves important considerations and planning, and can sometimes be overwhelming. To simplify this experience for you, answers to questions we are commonly presented with as a veterinarian are provided below.

    Is my mare a good candidate for breeding?

    There are 5 important factors to consider when determining whether your mare is a good candidate

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