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Aug 06, 2026
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AGRI 231 - Equine Reproduction
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Students will learn firsthand what it takes to breed equines. This hands-on, practical approach is a unique opportunity for students looking for a career in the equine industry.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Explain and implement the procedure of collecting a stallion.
- Explain and implement the procedure and implement evaluating semen and preparing it for shipment or for on-farm use.
- Explain and implement the procedure and implement artificial inseminating a mare.
- Explain and implement the procedure and implement palpating and ultrasounding a mare in preparation to breed and for pregnancy check.
- Explain the procedure of foaling a mare.
- Explain the management of a stallion, mare, and a neonatal foal.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Reproductive anatomy
- Stallion and mare management
- Breeding stable
- Farm layout
- Insurance
- Supplies
- Conformation
- Pedigrees
- Breeding Farm
- Collection procedure
- Semen evaluation
- Receiving shipped semen
- AI Procedures
- Health, first-aid, and feeding
- Foal Care
- Contracts
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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