Jun 2, 2020 · A gelding is a male horse of any age that has been castrated, so he can no longer reproduce. Geldings often exhibit calmer dispositions and are typically easier to work with than stallions. Oftentimes, a colt will be gelded between 6-12 …

3 days ago · Abel Garcia went to Pahrump to speak with the owner of the horse, Big Red, for a clearer picture of what happened. PAHRUMP (KTNV) — At the center of a growing investigation is a veterinarian who ...

Equine Male Reproductive Function Tests Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) is present in males from birth. Testosterone is generally measurable in normal intact males starting at one year of age, though levels are often lower than mature stallion levels.

Testes are male gonads that produce sperm and male sex hormones. Sperm maturation is stimulated by the production and release of follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone. Testosterone is required for proper function of the accessory sexual glands, male sex characteristics, and sexual behavior.

The Epididymis provides the environment for final maturation of spermatozoa. It is here that they aquire motility and fertility. The Epididymal duct is very long, between 72-81 meters in the horse. It is divided functionally into 3 regions; the Caput (head), Corpus (body) and Cauda (tail).

Feb 22, 2024 · Learn from a vet on when you should geld your horse, what’s involved in a castration procedure, and tips for caring for your newly gelded horse while he heals.

Sep 17, 2016 · The male reproductive system usually receives little attention and time; with some exceptions, replacement of a breeding male is often more effective than diagnosis and treatment. Infertility in the male is difficult to reverse unless the cause can be readily found and corrected.

4 days ago · Police are searching in and around Nevada’s Lake Mead for a veterinarian who disappeared after going viral over a horror video showing him kicking a horse in the face. Las Vegas vet Dr. Shawn D ...

4 days ago · A Las Vegas veterinarian who came under fire over the weekend after videos surfaced showing a man repeatedly kicking a downed horse has now vanished without a trace, prompting an active search in the Lake Mead area. Dr. Shawn Frehner, a longtime veterinarian and Ohio State University graduate, was ...

Mar 13, 2025 · Assisted reproductive techniques (ARTs) were originally developed to overcome fertility challenges. ARTs encompass techniques associated with the in vitro handling, manipulation and production of sperm, oocyte (male and female gamete) and embryo, typically for the purpose of establishing a pregnancy. In the equine industry, ARTs were initially used in sub-fertile mares and stallions, but their ...