We will discuss the difference between fresh semen, cooled semen and frozen semen and how all these methods effect fertility rates.

In this episode we talk about the importance of keeping your mare under lights. The importance of a breeding soundness exam. Next week we will talk about the different kind of insemination techniques.

In this episode, we discuss what you will need to help your mare during the foaling process and how to set her up to be bred back on a foal heat. Lots of great advice anyone with a mare should listen to the must up to date advice for mare and foal health.

Why talk about spaying the mare instead of REGU-MATE®

Dr. Timko and Yardley discuss sepsis in the foal and common clinical conditions that could make your foal very sick. They talk about when is the appropriate time to take your foal to the hospital.

In this episode, we talk about common foal diseases. We touch on the normal birthing process and when you need to call your veterinarian.

Dr. Yardley and Timko take some time to explore the causes of botulism in the horse. The clinical signs and costs associated with botulism plasma treatment. The mortality rate can be high so they explain the early clinical signs and prevention tips with vaccines.

Dr. Timko and Yardley discuss when your horse should be vaccinated. What should your horse be vaccinated with and what are the clinical signs of the disease?  

Dr. Rice and Dr. Yardley talk about the importance of a pre-purchase exam. The discuss all the diagnostics that are possible and why they would be important.