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What causes a stallion to lose interest in breeding?

Urethritis, orchitis, epididymitis and infections of the accessory sex glands can be painful and cause a stallion to lose interest in breeding. Testicular hypoplasia and testicular degeneration are usually congenital conditions and may be unilateral or bilateral.

Can a mare have two foals at once?

It is a well-known fact that mares seldom deliver healthy twin foals. Most mares don’t have the necessary ability to develop sufficient fetal membranes to accommodate and provide nutrition to two developing foals.

What are the reproductive problems of stallions?

Reproductive problems of stallions occur frequently and may be related to physiologic, pathologic, and management processes. Relatively few colts are kept as stallions in the equine industry, and veterinarians may not have a great deal of exposure or experience with stallions.

Why do stallions lose interest in breeding?

Physical problems can cause stallions to lose interest in breeding. For example, stallions with hind limb or back problems can experience pain during covering or semen collection. Such stallions quickly learn to associate breeding/collection with pain, and this is reflected in a loss of libido.

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What are the most common reproductive problems in horses?

The horse may have psychological, mechanical, or reproductive problems. A short list of common reproductive problems includes: Poor intrinsic fertility, Testicular Degeneration, Partial Ejaculation, Spermiostasis, STD’s, Hemospermia / Urospermia, Trauma, Torsion, Tumours, and other infections (Ball 2008).

What are the reproductive problems of a stallion?

Reproductive problems in stallions. Urethritis, orchitis, epididymitis and infections of the accessory sex glands can be painful and cause a stallion to lose interest in breeding. Testicular hypoplasia and testicular degeneration are usually congenital conditions and may be unilateral or bilateral.

What causes a stallion to be sterile?

Ejaculatory failure causes some stallions to be poor choices for breeding purposes. Sexually transmitted diseases including bacterial infections can cause sterility in stallions. Urethritis, orchitis, epididymitis and infections of the accessory sex glands can be painful and cause a stallion to lose interest in breeding.

What can cause a mare to not carry a foal?

Nutritional deficiencies, bad teeth, and chronic laminitis can interfere with the mare’s ability to carry a foal. Some mares have a condition known as “windsucking” or pneumovagina which is a conformation defect that permits air and fecal material to enter and pool in the vagina leading to bacterial infections.

What are the different types of fertility problems in stallions?

Stallions may be afflicted by a long and varied list of differentials that impact a stallion’s fertility. The horse may have psychological, mechanical, or reproductive problems.

Why are some mares infertile?

Some mares have a condition known as “windsucking” or pneumovagina which is a conformation defect that permits air and fecal material to enter and pool in the vagina leading to bacterial infections. These infections are the primary cause of infertility in mares.

Why choose UF for your Mare reproduction?

The veterinary reproduction specialists at UF are dedicated to the reproductive health of horses and can assist in the evaluation and breeding management of your mare.

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How long can a stallion be infertile?

If a stallion has been ill for a prolonged period of time with sufficient temperature elevation in the testes, the stallion could be infertile for up to 60 days after the temperature has returned to normal. Ejaculation – Sometimes a stallion will mount and go through the motions of breeding, yet not ejaculate.

What is equine infertility?

Equine Infertility Infertility in the mare 172-176, 179-185 Infertility can be divided into categories 1) mares that fail to cycle 2) mares that cycle normally but don’t conceive and 3) mares that cycle normally and conceive but then suffer early embryonic death (EED) The non-cycling mare

How infertile are mares?

Infertility in the mare 172-176, 179-185 Infertility can be divided into categories 1) mares that fail to cycle 2) mares that cycle normally but don’t conceive and 3) mares that cycle normally and conceive but then suffer early embryonic death (EED)

What foaling services does UF offer?

Our state-of-the-art equine neonatal ICU is available post-foaling. UF offers concierge foaling services for that special mare. Reproductive specialists are available to deliver your foal to ensure the right start to its life. If your mare is not pregnant, UF reproduction specialists are adept at infertility evaluation and treatment of problems.

Why choose UF equine reproduction?

UF equine reproduction specialists offer breeding management using fresh, cooled or frozen semen and can perform pregnancy diagnoses at any time. Ultrasound examinations can be performed at the UF Large Animal Hospital or on-farm by our ambulatory service throughout the entire pregnancy.

Can a stallion and a mare breed?

Both the mare and the stallion can experience reproductive issues. Lack of estrous cycle in the mare and low production of sperm in the stallion are just two of the obstacles that may be seen in the breeding process.

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Why does my horse need a physical exam for infertility?

The physical exam will allow your veterinarian to find any obvious causes of infertility such as twisted testes in your stallion, or injury to your horse’s reproductive organs in the mare. Once the physical exam is done, imaging may be necessary as well.

How do you treat an infertile horse?

Treatment of your horse’s infertility will largely be dependent on the underlying causes. In the event of STDs, infections and hormone imbalances for example, medication management may be an option to get these underlying issues controlled.

Does it take two horses to reproduce?

However, it takes two to reproduce, and there are times when the problem can lie with the stallion. Before we can discuss what those problems might be, or what is involved in getting maximum reproductive efficiency from a stallion, we must understand the unique anatomy and physiology of the unaltered equine male.

How old do stallions have to be to be fertile?

Avoid housing situations that supply 24 hours of light since stallions may respond by decreasing production of semen to levels characteristic of short days. Stallions will typically remain fertile beyond their 20th year of age. The age that stallions stop producing spermatozoa will vary between stallions.

How long are stallions isolated during breeding season?

Most stallions are isolated for 6 months of the year, but during the breeding season, which lasts approximately 5.5 months (150 days), they are exposed to mares from different farms and countries. Stallions used for dual-hemisphere breeding are at greater risk of contracting contagious diseases.

What happens if a stallion is infertile?

The health of the stallion, especially as it relates to fertility, figures strongly into the equation. If the stallion is infertile, or if he has low fertility (he’s subfertile), valuable time and dollars can be lost in a futile attempt to impregnate a mare.