Breeding
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12 artikelen gefocust op breeding — praktisch, met concrete getallen en bronnen.
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Breeding
Tracking Your Mare's Cycle: A Practical Guide for Breeders
Accurately tracking a mare's cycle is essential for successful breeding. Whether you're a professional breeder or breeding your mare for the first time, documenting heat cycles, behavioral changes, and veterinary findings significantly increases the chances of conception. In this guide, you'll learn which signs are important, how to record a cycle, and which tools can help you.
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First ultrasound after insemination: timing and what to expect
The first ultrasound after insemination is an exciting moment for every horse owner. When is the right time to check if your mare is pregnant? And what can you expect during this first ultrasound? In this article, we explain when the first ultrasound is best scheduled, what the veterinarian checks, and how to optimize the chances of a successful pregnancy. With proper planning, you avoid disappointments and unnecessary costs.
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Stallion Selection for Your Broodmare: 7 Concrete Criteria
The choice of a breeding stallion largely determines the quality and usability of your foal. A well-considered stallion selection goes beyond simply checking pedigrees or choosing a popular stallion. You look at compensating weak points, strengthening strong characteristics, and matching bloodlines. In this article, we discuss seven practical criteria to help you make a well-founded stallion choice for your broodmare.
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Foal Registration: Studbook, Passport and DNA in 7 Steps
Registering a foal may seem complicated, but with the right preparation the process runs smoothly. From birth notification to studbook registration and DNA sampling: each step has its own deadline and requirements. In this guide we walk you through all registration steps, so you don't forget anything and your foal is correctly recorded in the studbook. This way you avoid fines and ensure the horse passport is ready on time.
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Getting your mare checked for pregnancy: how and when?
Your mare has been covered or inseminated — now what? The anticipation starts immediately. A pregnancy check provides clarity and is crucial for the health of both your mare and the foal. In this article you will learn at which points to schedule a check, which methods the vet uses, and what to watch for yourself. That way you are fully prepared and know exactly what needs to happen and when.
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Foal birth: what to do in the first hour
The first sixty minutes after a foal is born are crucial. In that short time, your foal lays the foundation for a healthy start: it stands up, drinks colostrum, and gets to know its mother. As a breeder or owner, you want to know exactly what is normal, when to intervene, and how to stay calm yet alert. This article gives you a practical guide for the first hour — from the first breath to the first sip of colostrum.
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Broodmare inspection at the KNHS: how to prepare
A broodmare inspection at the KNHS is an important step if you are serious about breeding. Your mare is assessed on conformation, movement and type — and a good result opens doors to star or premium mare status. But how does such an inspection actually work, what is assessed, and how do you ensure your mare appears at her best? In this article you will find everything you need to know, from registration to presentation.
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Stallion inspection: how it works in the Netherlands
A stallion inspection determines whether a stallion is approved for breeding. For many breeders it is an exciting moment, but also a complex process if you are encountering it for the first time. In this article we explain step by step what happens during an inspection, which aspects are assessed, and what approval concretely means for you as an owner.
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Shipping semen: chilled or frozen?
When inseminating a mare, you broadly have two options: chilled semen shipped fresh, or frozen material that can be used at any time you choose. Both methods have their own logistics, storage requirements, and impact on conception rates. Which approach suits your situation depends on the stallion, the mare, and the timing of the cycle. In this article we outline the key differences, so you can make a well-informed decision together with your vet and AI technician.
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Weaning a foal: how to do it calmly and correctly
Weaning a foal is one of the most significant moments in its first year of life. Done too early or too abruptly, it can cause stress that negatively affects the foal's development. With the right preparation, good timing and a clear approach, you can ensure that both foal and mare get through the transition as calmly as possible. In this article you will find out when to start, how to go about it and what to watch for in the days that follow.
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Foal care in the first month: what you need to know
The first four weeks after birth are crucial for the health and development of a foal. During this period, the foundation is laid for a strong immune system, good leg conformation, and social behaviour. As an owner or stable professional, you want to know exactly what to do and when — from the first colostrum to the first deworming. This article gives you a practical overview of care in the first month, with concrete timelines and key points to watch.
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How do you start breeding? A step-by-step guide for a first mare
Breeding with your own mare? An idealistic idea — and very achievable with the right preparation. A step-by-step guide from decision to foal in the stable.
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