Browsing by Subject "mare"
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Characteristics of Progesterone, Luteinizing Hormone, and Cortisol Concentrations and Ovarian Activity in Exercising Mares
(2016-12-14)Over the course of two breeding seasons, the ovarian activity and concentrations of progesterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and cortisol were evaluated and compared in six exercising (EXER) mares and six non-exercising ... -
Effects of exercise or oocyte heat shock on embryo development and gene expression in the horse
(2009-05-15)Horse owners commonly maintain their broodmares in training and competition during the breeding season. The effect this has on mare reproductive efficiency has received limited attention. Heat stress has shown to be ... -
Efficacy of oral altrenogest for postponing ovulation in the mare
(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The horse industry relies heavily on the breeding manager's ability to get a large number of mares bred each season. Therefore, it is beneficial to optimize use of the stallion and number of cycles per conception, both ... -
Interactive Roles of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone and RF-Amide Related Peptide 3 in Adenohypophyseal Physiology and Reporduction in the Mare
(2013-01-28)The seasonal termination of ovarian cycles in mares initiated near the time of the autumnal equinox is a significant managerial issue for horse breeders world-wide. Studies presented herein had two over-arching aims. In ... -
Intrauterine temperatures of mares under different management conditions
(2009-05-15)The objective of this study was to determine whether exercise-induced hyperthermia results in an increase in uterine temperature, as measured by an iButton temperature-measurement device inserted into the uterus, comparable ... -
Utilizing body temperature to evaluate ovulation in mature mares
(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)The equine breeding industry continues to be somewhat inefficient, even with existing technology. On average, foaling rates are low when compared with that of other livestock. One major contributor is the inability to ...