Practical aspects of A.I. application in equine reproduction
H. Sieme, H. Hamann, O. Distl und E. Klug
Data of the National State stud of Lower Saxony (6 saisons, 13.192 mares, 125 stallions,30.815 results of breeding, 57.950 heats, 128.538 A.I.s) were analysed for the trait „pregnancy rate per cycle at the end of season“. Effects of factors like station, stallion, year, month, age of the mare and breeding history of the mares were considered. Based on the results recommendations for an optimal A.I. management are given.
Keywords/Stichworte:horse, stallion, mare, fertility, A.I. management