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MU Guide PUBLISHED by MU EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY of MISSOURI-COLUMBIA Muextension.Missourledu/Xplorl Horses AGRICULTURAL MU Guide PUBLISHED BY MU EXTENSION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA muextension.missourLedu/xplorl Horse Breeding Arithmetic: 2 + 2 - 1 Wayne Loch and John W. Massey Department of Animal Sciences It is a comon belief that on average if two mares estrus length and in the length of the total estrous are bred during one estrus (heat), only one will give cycle, it is most important that the horse breeder have birth to a foal. A number of factors can affect this 50 a regular teasing program in place. Many successful percent average foaling rate, however, and scientific breeders work closely with a verterinarian, who may knowledge combined with experience will make the use ultrasound techniques to determine approaching results of breeding more positive and predictable. ovulation. In this way, mares may be bred at the opti­ mum time for conception to occur. In addition, the Role of the mare in reproduction number of matings is reduced, lessening the chances The mare's role in reproduction is to supply an of uterine infections and enabling the stallion to breed internal and external environment for the new life, in more mares in a season. addition to supplying half of its genetic material. Because of this dual role, complex hormonal actions Physiology of the mare and interactions require near-perfect cooperation Reproductive organs of the mare are shown in from other body systems. When adverse conditions Figure 1. affect other systems, the reproductive mechanism The ovaries produce eggs that unite with the may also be affected and may not function properly sperm to start the new individual. They also secrete until the related condition is corrected. Even under the hormone estrogen, which induces heat and pro­ conditions of apparent good health and care, wide duces other hormones that condition the reproductive variations in reproductive behavior between mares is tract for implantation and maintenance of the fetus. the rule rather than the exception. The Fallopian tubes or oviducts are the custom­ Research in two seasons with 35 light mares ary site of fertilization of the ovum (egg) by the sperm (Andrews and McKenzie, 1941) showed the following and serve as a connecting link between the ovary and variations: uterus. The uterus consists of a body, cervix and two Range days Average days horns, one of which receives the fertilized ovum for Duration of estrus (heat) 1-37 5.3 development. Appearance of foal heat* 2-30 11.4 The vagina receives the sperm during mating and Length of cycle 13-37 22.0 Length of interestrual period 5-33 16.0 functions as a passageway during parturition. *133 mares observed The practice by some breeders of "opening the mare," that is, inserting the hand in the vagina and In addition, about 15 percent of the mares fingers in the cervix, is indeed a dubious one. It showed "split estrus," characterized by an initial heat serves no useful purpose and may induce temporary period of one day or more followed by one or two or permanent infection. days of a nonreceptive period, then a subsequent return to heat for one or more days, at which time Plan for a healthy reproductive ovulation occurred. "Silent heat" was identified in about 5 percent of system the mares that were nonreceptive to the stallion as Maintaining health of the reproductive system is determined by regular teasing. one goal of the breeder. Mares in poor condition sel­ Variation in the length of estrus from three to dom breed regularly. Adequate energy, phosphorus eight days is considered normal. Longer estrus peri­ and vitamin A are necessary. All of these are supplied ods are common late in winter, when most mares in abundance in good pastures. If pastures are not begin to cycle after a time of winter anestrus (a period available, feed according to MU publication G 2807, of sexual inactivity). Because of the variability in Feeding Horses. $.50 G 2790 Printed with soy ink on recycled paper body temperature, time of breeding relative to egg release is critical. There is little wonder that low set­ tling percentages result from the practice of "noticing signs of heat," taking the mare to the stallion, and returning her to pasture for the rest of the season. Experienced veterinarians can predict the date of ovulation quite accurately by daily palpation of the ovaries or by an ultrasound exam. Breeding can be synchronized with release of the egg. Ovulation can be effectively induced in some mares by intravenous injections of human gonadotropic hormone (HCG) administered after the mare has come in heat. Ovulation usually occurs 24 to 48 hours later. Hormone treatment should be supervised by a competent veterinarian and should be used only when other methods fail. Serious horse breeding involves breeding the mare Drawn by P. D. Garrett, DVM every other day during heat, followed by regular and frequent teasing for at least two heat periods (45 Figure 1. Reproductive organs of the mare. days). Boarding the mare at the farm of the stallion owner or pasture mating is preferred. Exercise may not be essential for regular breed­ Maiden mares should be initiated to the teasing ing, but it does improve muscle tone of confined process carefully or anxiety may mask signs of heat. horses and tends to prevent overfatness. Mares with "split" cycles can be settled easily by A number of diseases affect the reproductive the procedure outlined above; whereas those with tract. Large breeding establishments usually require a "silent" estrus must be identified by physical exami­ health certificate from a veterinarian before breeding nation and bred by artificial insemination. In such an outside mare. cases, settling percentages may be quite satisfactory. Infection is quite common, especially with older Old mares and those that are diseased require mares. It may be detected by a qualified veterinarian special diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes they can on physical examination or by use of cultures. Some be restored to normal or partial fertility. Obviously, infections can be eliminated by appropriate treatment the expense incurred dictates restoration only of those before breeding time. of greatest value. Mares that have difficulty at parturition, retain the placenta, or show abnormal discharges should not Role of the stallion in reproduction be bred until the condition is corrected. Foal heat is the first estrus after foaling and usu­ The stallion must deliver healthy spermatozoa ally occurs seven to nine days after foaling. Breeding (which contain his genetic contribution) into the vagi­ at foal heat is not recommended if there are any na of the mare at time of service. He should have abnormalities or difficulties encountered at foaling. enough libido (sex drive) to tease and service fre­ The reproductive tract often has not had time to quently and be able to sustain production of healthy return to normal, opportunity for infection is spermatozoa throughout a concentrated breeding sea­ increased, and settling percentage is lowered. son. See Table 1. Taking advantage of a healthy Table 1. Quantitative data on semen and spermatozoa. Volume per Sperm per Total sperm reproductive system ejaculate (ml) cubic millimeter in ejaculate Mares should be at least 3 years old and in good 25-150 60,000 6,000,000,000 condition at time of breeding. Ideally, they are bred the day the egg is released from the ovary. Knowing Physiology of the stallion the day of release is a problem. We have already seen Reproductive organs of the stallion are shown in that heat may be variable in length, may come as a Figure 2. "split" cycle, or may be "silent." The male reproductive system consists of two Ovulation usually occurs about 24 to 48 hours testes, three accessory sex glands and a series of before cessation of visible signs of heat. Since neither tubules through which spermatozoa are transported the egg nor spermatozoa live long individually at to the female reproductive tract. Page 2 G 2790 Spermatozoa are produced in small coiled semi­ sexual individuality of the stallion will greatly affect niferous tubules in the testes that can be extended 400 his siring ability. to 500 feet in length. Since these developing cells can­ Feeding and management. The breeding stallion not live at body temperature, heat regulation of the should be fed like a horse at hard work. An estimate testes is critical. Scrotal muscles contract and expand is 1Y2 pounds of grain and 1 pound of hay per 100 as temperatures change in the normal process of tem­ pounds body weight (see MU publication G 2807, perature regulation. "Ridgling" or cryptorchid horses Feeding Horses, for details.) If he is worked under sad­ are sterile in the testis maintained in the body cavity, dle, more feed will be required. Because of diverted but are fertile in the suspended testis. Since this con­ interests, a ration high in palatability may be neces­ dition is hereditary, it should not be propagated, as sary for some stallions to get adequate intake. castration of a cryptorchid horse is usually a serious Regular exercise usually results in increased vigor operation. (libido) and fertility. The accessory sex glands are the seminal vesicles, Regular grazing of good grass, even for short periods of time, is recommended. For safety's sake, fences should be strong and tall . \\ ~ ,-n~/) --------~ when stallions are grazed loose; and mares should .\; <V.. ) .;. i ,')"', .:' ,..;' :~~~-l.'~~-~ffi - .~.,~-'-.~ ~ ~ not be in adjoining pastures unless extremely tall ~~\"~\""« fences are used. Seminal vesicle Prostate ~~""""'0 ~ Methods of mating. Pasture mating, hand mating i Rectum ::­ Ampulla .../ -- ~ ,~1 . '- _. ~~~;.~~.•~~. \' ~.1 Retractor pems muscle and artificial insemination are the three methods Ureter~ .--:.- \..'\ Urinary biadder Bulbourethral gland used, with variations of each. Breed registry regula­ tions vary regarding the use of artificial insemination.
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