Less Common
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Observation
What you see. The starting point for addressing any equine health related issue is your observation.
YOU ARE OBSERVING
Stallion Not Producing Foals, Possibly Infertile
Summary
This is most common in pasture breeding situations. A stallion is put out with a group of mares, and few or no foals are produced. It brings up the question of whether the stallion is fertile or not. The place to start in this situation is a breeding soundness examination of the stallion. Ideally, a stallion has a breeding soundness examination prior to the breeding season If he is normal, then the mares can be examined as well.
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Code Yellow
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your role
What To Do
Assess the stallion's general health and share your findings and concerns with your vet. Pay particular attention to his scrotum. Outline when the problem started, when the stallion last sired foals, if ever.
Skills you may need
Procedures that you may need to perform on your horse.
your vet's role
Your vet assesses your overall program. They typically would conduct a breeding soundness examination on the stallion.
Questions Your Vet Might Ask:
- Has the stallion ever been bred before?
- Has the stallion sired foals in the past? When?
- How old is the stallion?
- Do you see the stallion actually breed (cover) the mares?
- Has the stallion had a breeding soundness evaluation?
Diagnostics Your Vet May Perform
Figuring out the cause of the problem. These are tests or procedures used by your vet to determine what’s wrong.
Very Common
Less Common
Diagnoses Your Vet May Consider
The cause of the problem. These are conditions or ailments that are the cause of the observations you make.
Treatments Your Vet May Recommend
A way to resolve the condition or diagnosis. Resolving the underlying cause or treating the signs of disease (symptomatic treatment)
Very Common
