Horse Reproduction and Breeding

three horses in a pasture

Estrus Behavior in Mares, provided by eXtension

This video, produced by the University of Nebraska, illustrates the normal behavior of mares in estrus. This video was designed to help educate horse breeders on horse breeding management.

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Estrus Detection Methods for Horses, provided by eXtension

This video, produced by the University of Nebraska, discusses methods used in the horse industry to detect mares in estrus. This video was designed to help educate horse breeders on horse breeding management. 

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Publications/NebGuides

Foaling Mare, The, G1874
This NebGuide outlines the foaling process and appropriate actions to take during both normal and abnormal foaling.

Foal Heat Breeding PDF (51 kb)

EC94-271 Understanding Mare Reproduction

G96-1278 Use of Cooled Stallion Semen