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Tips and Tools for Breeders

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Tips for Breeders
What Does it Mean to Short Cycle a Mare?
Drs. Julie Skaife, David Scofield of Select Breeders Services
What Does it Mean to Short Cycle a Mare&##x3f;

There are certain cases when knowing the nuisances of manipulating the length of diestrus in the mare can make or break the overall success of a reproductive cycle....More

The Economics of Equine Cooled and Frozen Semen
Paul Loomis
The Economics of Equine Cooled and Frozen Semen

The total cost to produce a foal from either cooled or frozen semen is the sum of the costs borne by the stallion owner in supplying the semen and the mare owner in its application....More

In Tough Financial Times -- A Well Worded Breeding Contract Can Help Save Money
Julie I. Fershtman, Attorney at Law
In Tough Financial Times -- &##xa;A Well Worded Breeding Contract Can Help Save Money

In these tough economic times, many stallion owners are finding it harder than ever to make a profit. Fewer people are breeding their mares. Fewer people are buying horses. Yet, the cost of maintaining and campaigning stallions remain higher than ever....More

Tools for Breeders
Horse Sales Calculator
Horse Sales Calculator

Buying and selling horses can be complicated. Many things go into the decision making process - talent, suitability, emotions, timing, marketing and more. With all this going on it's easy to lose track of the financial piece. Use this calculator to help you price sales horses, do projections on prospects, identify peak value and the best time to sell....More

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