are a wide array of tools available to the reproductive vet to help clean up a mare. It is important to remember that one cycle of treatments is usually not enough to treat a chronic infection, so start early. Fungal and yeast infections can easily take four or five cycles of aggressive treatment to clear up.
FINAL THOUGHTS Dr. von Rosenberg estimates that about 75 percent of barren mares can be treated and managed effectively to produce foals. Sometimes it will take a little while, and cer- tainly sometimes costs can outweigh the benefits, but with a proper workup and effective treatment the results can be very satisfying. The management of a difficult mare will definitely ex-
tend into the actual breeding season. Some mares need special treatment before or after breeding, some mares need to be bred closer to ovulation or with a different stal- lion or a different type of semen (i.e. fresh cooled as op- posed to frozen). Owners will need to keep good records of their mares’ cycles and possibly invest in a teaser stallion to help the veterinarian succeed. Dr. von Rosenberg much prefers to identify problems in
a barren mare in the off season, when she has ample time to treat or manage any issues. The most difficult mare is the one that does everything right and still doesn’t get in foal!
TAKING YOUR STALLION OUT OF COMPETITION FOR BREEDING SEASON? NOT COOL.
There is no need for the hassle of cooled semen since frozen is just as good, if not better! We know the quality of the semen ahead of time and we don’t have to interrupt our stallions’ training schedules to make collections.
Dr. Mary Jean Gould-Earley, breeder of Fell Ponies, Laurel Highland Farm & Equine Services, LLC
©MJ Gould-Earley 2013
Maryland (410) 885-3202 • Texas (940) 365-2467 • Toll Free (877) 658-3328 Frozen semen services you can rely on to be
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