Reproductive Efficiency in Standardbred Mares

Provide baseline data on reproductive efficiency in Standardbred mares under an artificial breeding system.

Reproductive efficiency has improved in Thoroughbred horses since the 1980s. However, there is little published data on the reproductive efficiency of Standardbred horses. That’s why there is a need to investigate parameters of reproductive performance under an artificial breeding system in Standardbred Mares. You should also record the incidence of early embryonic loss and of prepartum pregnancy loss.