With foaling season right around the corner, specialists in the UC Davis Equine Reproduction Service are urging their clients to schedule ultrasounds late in their mares’ pregnancies. Once a mare is ...

While most of us know baby horses are adorable, the majority of people don’t realize the process involved in equine reproduction. Many unique and innovative factors are at play in the way horses breed ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...