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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

FAILURE TO CYCLE

Courtesy of America’s Horse Daily
Your mare might not show heat for one of these reasons. Mares are seasonal breeders and if housed under natural light conditions typically begin to cycle in April or May.

Housing mares under an artificial photoperiod regimen beginning in early December will significantly advance the first ovulation of the year.

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