Publisher's Synopsis
Breeding is becoming increasingly popular among horse owners at all experience levels. Whether you are already enjoying the rich rewards of equine breeding or need down-to-earth advice on whether breeding is right for you and your animal, the oils useage for Horse Breeding offers a thorough, up-to-date overview of the process.Features include: * Guidance on evaluating mares and stallions from bloodline and performance record to overall health and appearance* Key breeding techniques such as artificial insemination, pasture breeding, and hand breeding* Pregnancy essentials including testing, gestation, care of pregnant mares, and dealing with complications* Foaling fundamentals: signs of approaching labor, labor and delivery, care of the postpartum mare, and more* A complete immunization schedule, physiological evaluation tables and procedures, and a thorough glossary of terms. This book will help horse owners and practitioners provide less invasive, gentler routes to health and well-being for their animals