Differences in Foaling Rates of Thoroughbred Mares with Different Histories

Literature has shown that mare age influences foaling success, but other aspects of mare reproductive history are less understood. Immediately prior season results may conceal important information from earlier years, and interactions between age and other factors have not been well-studied. We extended the evaluation of a mare's fertility to include information spanning her reproductive life, and considered its interaction with her age. This data may provide better benchmarks for equine fertility.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research