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Mare age as a selection consideration for sport horse broodmares; a breeder survey

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2017

T. C. Whitaker  and
C. Brace
T. C. Whitaker*
Affiliation:
Writtle College, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
C. Brace
Affiliation:
Writtle College, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
*
Email:tim.whitaker@writtle.ac.uk
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Extract

Selection considerations for mares for breeding are varied. Most breeders consider factors such as performance, pedigree, progeny and conformation very carefully. It has been suggested (Roberts, 1986) that fertility rates may be comparatively poor (under 50% per cycle) in the aged (over 15 years) broodmare. This study (via survey) examined) the factors considered by event horse breeders when selecting mares for breeding and their stated knowledge of reproduction and physiology.

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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science , Volume 2007 , April 2007 , pp. 30
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Science 2007

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References

Roberts, S.J. (1986) ‘Infertility in the mare’ in Roberts, S.J (ed) Veterinary Obstetrics and Genital Diseases. Theriogenology (3rd edition), Woodstock, 599–600.Google Scholar