Winter Topics

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Winter Topics

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The subjects in this column are:

[click on the titles to go to that article]

Rhinopneumonitis Vaccinations [the MOST IMPORTANT, and why]

Seasonal Reminders we may have Overlooked [Rhino vaccines, abortions, colic, "twisted gut,' etc.]

What our mares are doing this year [daylight hours and their effect on breeding, foaling, etc.]

Stallions' Breeding Cycles [the effects of daylight, artificial lighting. etc.]

Artificial Lighting and Mares' Estrus cycles [artificial light for earlier foaling seasons]

Winter Preparations [why long, coarse, shaggy haircoat are health indications]

More Winter Preparations [eliminating bot flies, using salt to prevent colic]

Care of the Brood Mare [feeding and nutrients during the second trimester]

Added 2/18/02 Springtime and Breeding

Added 2/18/02 Evaluating the Mare for Breeding

Added 10/30/02 Shopping for Stallions some advantages of using Artificial Insemination over Natural Breeding

Added 10/30/02 Winter Feeding for Health and Comfort

List of "Equine Notes" Articles

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