Evaluation of estrus suppression in the mare through the use of an altrenogest delivering intravaginal device, An
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Abstract
The ability to avoid adverse behavior in mares through manipulation of their reproductive cyclicity has been a desired technique for many years. The mare's sour reputation when in heat, is known by competitive professionals and hobby riders alike. As the breeding season approaches during long daylight days in the northern hemisphere, the mare will begin to transition into her regular twenty-one day interovulatory cycle. The estrus or "standing heat" phase of a mare's cycle occurs for approximately 5-7 days within a given estrous cycle. During this phase, the mare is primarily under the influence ...
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