Making sure your mare takes on a breeding

[Alisha514]

Ok. So I have this mare that I am going to breed to an outside stallion. He can only cover her One month. She has not had a foal since '07 I got her in July of last yr and she was in heat for a long time and the vet had to give her a shot to make her come out. I am not sure if this is normal for her and its going to be hard to get her to get in foal or not. So what I was wondering is if there is any thing that I can have the vet give her to make sure she cycles right and releases the egg to insure fertilization. Does this make sence?

Thanks,

Alisha

 

[Leeana]

I have a mare who is a "hard one" too..she came out open the past two years. She is out in the pasture 24/7 and eats with the outside mares morning and night, but then around noon i bring her up to the barn and grain her separate (she is also a harder keeper) and at that time i give her Mare Plus supplement.

Rich in Vitamins A, D3, and E, as well as calcium, phosphorus, and iodine

* Helps build and condition mares to meet the demands of pregnancy

* Keeps mares in top form during gestation, foaling, and lactation

A vitamin-mineral supplement to bring the mare's system into a properly balanced condition, optimal for conception, parturition, and lactation. Concentrated, scientifically formulated and balanced vitamin-mineral crumbled and flavored for taste appeal. Keeps brood mares in optimum condition during all stages of breeding. You can begin feeding Mare Plus to broodmares 90 days before conception and keep feeding it year-round. May also be fed to in-service stallions. Molasses flavored. Includes 1-oz scoop. For horses.

Suggested Use: 1 oz twice daily with the feed - once in the morning and again in the evening. Mix right in with regular ration.

 

[kaykay]

I would have a vet come and culture her to be sure there isnt an infection going on. I know some breeders will put a mare like this on SMZ'S for a week before they come into heat.

but i think the best thing to do is get a culture and go from there

good luck!

Kay

 

[Alisha514]

I am having her cultured but wasnt sure if there was anything else that can be given to her to ensure she will take when I take her to be bred. I will be talking with my vet about what to do but wanted to ask you guys your opinion to see what I can give her so I dont look like a total idiot when I talk to my vet.

Alisha

 

[Littleum]

If there was something you could do to guarantee a mare settled, don't you think it'd have been all over this board?

No, there's nothing you can do to guarantee it, but yes, there are protocols your vet can use to regulate her cycles and monitor her follicles/ovulation so insemination can be at optimal times. There are also things can be done after breeding as well. You could also discuss "short cycling" her.

In addition to the culture, has she been biopsied? Hormone levels tested? She may be a Regumate mare, she may have a bad biposy ect. A culture's only going to tell you if there's an infection, not if there's also an additional underlying problem.

Unless you plan to physically be there for all this, you need to involve the stallion owner in the conversations. They'll have to coordinate with the vet as they're the ones who actually will be responsible for ensuring the covers take place!