Horse Gestation

A stud got into the pen with my mare for a short time. It has been a couple of weeks since the incident, and I have been told that if I tease my mare with a stallion and she has no interest, that she may be pregnant. Is this true?

January 30th, 2012 | Author: Contributors

The mare's estrus cycle is about 21 days, and she is receptive to the stallion for about 5-7 days. If she does not show interest in a stallion over the next week, she may likely be bred. The best way to determine for sure the status of your mare is to have your veterinarian preform a reproductive exam and ultrasound. If pregnant, and the foal is not wanted, an injection of prostaglandin may be given to terminate the pregnancy.

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