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Stallion Anatomy Exam | Extension Horses
External Reproductive Organs
Penis and Prepuce
The stallion’s penis consists of 3 parts: (1) the root or bulb, (2) the body or shaft, (the main part), and (3) the glans, the enlarged free end of the ...
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Horse Disposal Options | Extension Horses
Burial
Regulations on horse burial vary from state to state, and within states, from locality to locality. Many jurisdictions require the burial site be no fewer than 100 yards from wells, streams, an...
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Mare Reproduction | Extension Horses
Typical Cycle
People who have bred many mares soon realize that each mare is an individual and there may be many variations in the reproductive cycle length between mares. There is, however, a basic c...
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Strongyles in horses | Extension Horses
Internal parasites are small organisms that live a portion of their life cycle in a host animal. They live in internal organs, body cavities, and tissues while gaining their nutritive source by feedin...
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Basics of Equine Behavior | Extension Horses
Ten Natural Survival Traits
The horse, a prey animal, depends on flight as its primary means of survival. Its natural predators are large animals such as cougars, wolves, or bears, so its ability to ...
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Nutrient Requirements for Horses | Extension Horses
Nutrients should be supplied in the amount, form and method that safely and efficiently meet the horse’s requirements. This article provides information on the nutrient needs of horses and how these n...