Did you know that a recipient mare’s size can have a big impact on the size of the foal? It’s one of the things to be aware of if you’re thinking about an embryo transfer for your mare. That’s one of several things covered in a new article on theHorse.com written by Erica Larson.
“In a study using pony, average horse, and draft horse mares and foals, researchers found that average horse foals born to pony recipient mares weighed 37% less than horse foals born to average horse mares. On the other hand, pony foals born to draft recipient mares were 57% heavier at birth than pony foals born to pony mares.”
—theHorse.com
The article covers possible issues with the donor mare and the recipient, as well as the process and what to expect.
Read “Embryo Transfer in Horses: What You Need to Know” on theHorse.com.
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