Mare Care
Mare Care for a Successful Pregnancy
Proper mare care is essential for a successful pregnancy. Working with veterinarians who specialize in reproduction, we’ve developed a program that helps keep your mare safe and healthy. All mares are treated as individuals. We do everything possible to make their time at Iron Spring Farm as stress-free as possible. Here are some things you can expect from our program:
Mares can be managed for artificial insemination with fresh, chilled or frozen semen, as well as embryo transfer.
Our veterinarian, Dr. John W. Lee Jr. of Unionville Equine Associates, has been working with us for more than 25 years. He has the largest breeding practice in our region. Dr. Lee will consult with leading reproductive experts in North America as needed.
Maiden or timid mares will be handled with extra care. We will take the time to prepare them and teach them about the breeding process, use of the breeding stocks, etc.
Feeding program tailored to each mare’s specific needs. We work closely with leading nutritionists to develop and implement custom feeding programs for mares with special needs.
Mares are checked daily for overall health. Any medical issues will be addressed promptly by our veterinarians.
Stalls have excellent ventilation, good floors and safe walls.
Fencing is safe post and rail that is maintained and checked daily.
Individual or group turnout depending on mare’s needs.
Foals that accompany their dams will be handled daily.
Close monitoring of cycles.
Daily teasing by experienced teaser stallion.
Mares are checked in safe breeding stocks.
Our staff is knowledgeable and experienced in dealing with challenges that arise when breeding older, sub-fertile and Friesian mares.
Staff lives on site.
Mares are kept in an EVA negative breeding barn. Mares that are being bred to with EVA positive semen are bred following EVA positive protocol and are kept in a separate facility.
Iron Spring Farm is only 20 minutes from the New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in case of emergency. Iron Spring Farm can provide transportation to New Bolton Center for a nominal fee of $100.
