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ReviewVeterinary world2025

Strategic approaches to improve equine breeding and stud farm outcomes.

Imdad Ullah Khan, Aswin Rafif Khairullah, Asfand Yar Khan, Atta Ur Rehman, Imam Mustofa

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Review in Veterinary world, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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9 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Imdad Ullah KhanDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Aswin Rafif KhairullahResearch Center for Veterinary Science, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jl. Raya Bogor Km. 46 Cibinong, Bogor 16911, West Java, Indonesia.
Asfand Yar KhanDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, DI Khan, KPK, Pakistan.
Atta Ur RehmanDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, DI Khan, KPK, Pakistan.
Imam MustofaDivision of Veterinary Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Airlangga, Jl. Dr. Ir. H. Soekarno, Kampus C Mulyorejo, Surabaya 60115, East Java, Indonesia.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review explores advanced strategies for enhancing fertility and optimizing reproductive outcomes in equine breeding programs. Horses, being seasonal breeders, present unique reproductive challenges influenced by environmental and physiological factors such as photoperiods, hormone cycles, and aging. Key approaches discussed include hormonal therapies, artificial light manipulation, and nutritional supplementation to improve ovulation and conception rates during the breeding season. Specific hormones such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, equine follicle-stimulating hormone, and progesterone are analyzed for their roles in synchronizing estrus and increasing ovarian activity. The document also emphasizes the significance of dietary strategies, particularly the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids, L-arginine, and essential vitamins, in improving reproductive health. In addition, the review underscores the importance of stallion management, addressing factors such as testicular health, age, and environmental stress. Practical methods to mitigate seasonal infertility and improve foaling rates through better reproductive management of mares and stallions are detailed. These insights aim to assist stud farm owners in maximizing breeding efficiency and achieving higher economic returns. The primary goal of this review is to provide a comprehensive guide to practical interventions that increase the productivity and sustainability of equine breeding operations.

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economic empowermentequine breeding managementfertility enhancementhormonal therapyreproductive efficiencyseasonal breeding

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PMID40182817
PMCPMC11963589

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