Broodmare management is of the utmost importance to the entire staff at Hartman Equine Reproduction Center. Proper broodmare management is the cornerstone to ensuring successful first cycle pregnancy rates for mares that are donating embryos or carrying their own pregnancy. Mares are housed in spacious well ventilated stalls with access to turn out if desired and year round residents are placed under artificial lighting in November. High quality feed and hay as well as proper de-worming, trimming and vaccination schedules are provided to our client's mares. Mares are monitored closely and are ultrasounded daily while in estrus. Management strategies are chosen on an individual basis. This may include:
Uterine culture and sensitivity: rapid results are available as HERC has an onsite Microbiology lab
Uterine Lavage
Uterine Infusion and /or systemic antibiotics as warranted by culture results
Ecbolics (agents to aid in uterine clearance)
Serum Progesterone: rapid results are available as HERC has an onsite progesterone analyzer
Management of mares with disabilities: HERC can manage broodmares with orthopedic issues, such as laminitis (founder), that require extra care and attention
Problem or Geriatric Mare Management: Dr. Hartman has vast experience and success in managing sub-fertile mares for embryo transfer
**Final breeding day is tentative
The dates highlighted in Blue are semen collection days for all stallions standing at HERC, please note not all stallions are available for cooled semen shipments. When ordering a semen shipment, please give 24-hour advance notice. All shipment cancellations must be completed by 8am (CST) the day of shipment. FedEx Service is not available on Saturday or Sunday Collection Days.
***Due to show schedule “Not Ruf At All” may not be available for cooled semen shipment, frozen semen will be available. Please give a minimum of 72 hours notice if frozen semen is needed.
***Playgun will be frozen semen only. No cooled semen available. Please give a minimum of 72 hours notice if frozen semen is needed.
Texas Location: 15225 Hwy. 377 P.O. Box 915 Whitesboro, TX 76273 |
Oklahoma Location: Marietta, OK Former "Polo Ranch" |
(903) 564-3200 office (903) 564-3943 fax (903) 818-6475 breeding manager e-mail us |