Learn about the tools and techniques veterinarians use to ensure a pregnant mare's precious cargo stays safe and sound. It takes one egg, millions of sperm (but only one really lucky one), 11 months, ...

Breeding season for horses usually occurs in the spring. This makes winter a good time for breeders to plan for the upcoming season. Although people have many reasons for breeding a horse, there are ...

Q: Is my mare in foal? It’s not possible for anyone to tell for certain from a photo, or even from seeing the mare in person for an external examination. A blood test, rectal palpation and/or ...

Is your mare suffering from a hormone imbalance or is there something else causing that unwanted behaviour? Charlotte Thomas MRCVS investigates Oestrus, or in-season behaviour, is easy to recognise in ...