Using Artificial Lighting to Elicit Estrus in Mares

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January 25, 2022
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The performance and racehorse industries favor foals born as early in the year as possible. However, during the winter months mares enter a period where they are not reproductively active. This publication explains why and how you can use artificial lighting to bring mares into estrus earlier in the season. (1 page)

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