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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice1987; 3(1); 81-99; doi: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30692-2

Hormone therapy for control of reproduction in mares and stallions.

Abstract: Because the reproductive performance of mares is lower than that of any other domesticated species, hormone therapy is important in ensuring fertility and proper management of pregnancy. Current techniques of hormone therapy are discussed.
Publication Date: 1987-04-01 PubMed ID: 3555732DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30692-2Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research is centred on examining the role and efficiency of hormone therapy in managing fertility and proper pregnancy maintenance in mares, given their comparatively lower reproductive performance among domesticated species.

Overview of the Research

  • This research focuses primarily on the domain of veterinary science, specifically targeting the reproduction performance in horses, in particular, mares and stallions.
  • Drawing attention to the issue of considerably lower reproductive performance of mares compared to other domesticated species, the paper underscores the critical need for measures to boost fertility and manage pregnancies efficiently in these animals.
  • To tackle this, the paper deeply investigates the potential of hormone therapy as a solution.

Role of Hormone Therapy in Reproduction

  • Hormone therapy is a medicinal approach where hormones are administered to address certain health conditions or enhance certain physiological processes.
  • In the context of mare and stallion reproduction, hormone therapy is used to regulate their reproductive cycles to ensure fertility, aid in reproduction, and manage pregnancies.
  • The therapy can thus help to elevate the reproduction performance of mares, which is reported to be lower in comparison to other domesticated species.

Techniques of Hormone Therapy

  • The research discusses various current techniques of hormone therapy, which could potentially be used in managing the sexuality of mares and stallions.
  • These techniques typically revolve around administering appropriate types of hormones at correct stages of the estrous cycle or pregnancy term to ensure conception and successful completion of the pregnancy.
  • Science behind these techniques is based on the goal of regulating or stimulating the hormonal activities associated with reproduction, thereby aiming to enhance fertility and pregnancy outcomes in the target animals.

Cite This Article

APA
Squires EL, McKinnon AO. (1987). Hormone therapy for control of reproduction in mares and stallions. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 3(1), 81-99. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30692-2

Publication

ISSN: 0749-0739
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Pages: 81-99

Researcher Affiliations

Squires, E L
    McKinnon, A O

      MeSH Terms

      • Anabolic Agents / therapeutic use
      • Animals
      • Dinoprost
      • Estrogens / therapeutic use
      • Estrus / drug effects
      • Female
      • Fertility / drug effects
      • Hormones / therapeutic use
      • Horses / physiology
      • Male
      • Ovulation / drug effects
      • Ovulation Induction / veterinary
      • Pregnancy
      • Progestins / therapeutic use
      • Prostaglandins F / therapeutic use

      Citations

      This article has been cited 2 times.
      1. Oda SS, El-Ashmawy IM. Adverse effects of the anabolic steroid, boldenone undecylenate, on reproductive functions of male rabbits. Int J Exp Pathol 2012 Jun;93(3):172-8.
      2. Abd-Elkareem M, Alnasser SM, Meshal A, Kotob MH, Amer AS, Abdullah RI, Ali AU. The effect of norethisterone acetate on the uterine telocytes, immune cells and progesterone receptors in albino rats. Sci Rep 2025 Mar 15;15(1):8997.
        doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-92354-5pubmed: 40089502google scholar: lookup