Mare and Foal Reproduction Services in Palm City, FL
With our extensive knowledge and skills in equine reproduction, Harbour Ridge Equine offers a wide range of reproductive services for mares and their foals. Throughout our years of practice, we have dedicated ourselves to working with sub-fertile mares, and our meticulous approach, coupled with the appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques, allows us to maximize the chances of successfully achieving pregnancy in your mare.
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Our full list of mare services is listed below:
- Routine rectal palpations and transrectal ultrasonography as frequently as deemed necessary to determine the optimal time of breeding
- Artificial insemination (cool-shipped or frozen semen)
- Early pregnancy diagnosis from 13 days post ovulation
- Uterine culture and cytology
- Small volume uterine lavage
- Uterine biopsies
- Twin reduction
- Breeding soundness examinations
- Management of “high risk” pregnancies
- Management of sub-fertile mares
- Specialized in fetal sexting
Mares that need to keep competing or have difficulty carrying a pregnancy may be excellent candidates for embryo transfer. We also coordinate with stallion owners and our own stallion services for cooled and frozen semen.
Diagnostics for Sub-Fertile Mares
When a mare has trouble conceiving or maintaining a pregnancy, our on-site laboratory allows us to perform uterine cultures, cytology, and biopsies to identify infection, inflammation, or other underlying problems. Small volume uterine lavage and individualized breeding management help give these mares the best possible chance of a successful pregnancy. Learn more about our reproduction facilities.
Foals
Early foal examination is a key aspect of ensuring the health, well-being, and future development of a young horse. An initial check-up by your veterinarian will assess the overall health of the foal, checking for any signs of illness, injury, or congenital abnormalities. At this time your veterinarian can also provide a vaccination schedule based on your foal’s needs, considering the mare’s immunity and local disease risks. For a full list of neonatal services see below:
- Foaling assistance
- Mare and foal post-foaling examination
- Neonatal management
- Diagnosis of “failure of passive transfer”
- Hyperimmune plasma
Read more about our neonatal care services, and keep your mare and foal protected with a tailored preventative medicine plan. Visit our main equine reproduction page for an overview of all services.
Mare and Foal FAQs
When should I schedule a reproductive evaluation before breeding my mare?
Contact us while you’re planning the breeding. We can review your mare’s history, evaluate her reproductive health, and discuss the monitoring and timing she may need.
Can you help breed my mare using cooled shipped or frozen semen?
Yes. We offer artificial insemination using cooled shipped or frozen semen and ultrasound monitoring to help determine the best time to breed your mare.
What is fetal sexting?
Fetal sexting uses ultrasound during a specific window of pregnancy to determine whether a mare is carrying a colt or a filly.
Why is twin reduction important?
Twin pregnancies carry a high risk of complications for the mare and foals. Early ultrasound allows us to identify twins and reduce to a single pregnancy.
What causes a mare to be sub-fertile?
Uterine infection or inflammation, age-related changes, and anatomical problems are common causes. Uterine culture, cytology, and biopsy help us find the cause and plan treatment.
When should my newborn foal be examined?
We recommend examining your foal within the first day of life to assess overall health and check for failure of passive transfer.
What is failure of passive transfer?
It occurs when a foal does not absorb enough antibodies from the mare’s colostrum. It can be diagnosed with a blood test and treated with hyperimmune plasma.
Schedule Mare or Foal Care
From breeding to birth, Harbour Ridge Equine is here for your mare and foal. Call (561) 744-9026 to schedule an appointment.