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Whatever your breeding project, whatever your profile as a breeder, you've probably already asked yourself the following question: how much does it cost to produce a foal? Of course, each breeder will answer this question individually, depending on his or her structure, system (or lack of system!), number of mares, and many other factors, but...

You've been dreaming of having your foal born for a long time... Now it's here, the foaling has gone well, the mother and foal are in good health, and you've fallen under the spell of this little creature who's just shown the tip of his nose!  You may have wondered about your mare's diet when you decided to breed her, but the foal's diet is...

Feeding the broodmare plays a fundamental role in the success of your breeding project. Depending on the physiological stage, the broodmare will have specific nutritional requirements. Here are a few points to bear in mind to optimise your broodmare's physical condition during the breeding, gestation and lactation periods.

Before choosing a stallion for his mare, any breeder or future breeder establishes various criteria that will influence his final decision, and the stallion's fertility is an important element that directly conditions the success of a breeding project. There are many aspects to stallion fertility, and it is advisable to be aware of them so that...

For novice and experienced breeders alike, foaling remains a special moment, often combining stress and excitement. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the arrival of a newborn foal.

Although nature is often well-crafted and newborn foals quickly become independent, it is in the breeder's best interests to be familiar with good practice and to know how to recognise 'normal' behaviour and behaviour that should worry him if he is to be able to react appropriately in the event of a problem. Here's an overview of what to look...

Although Lusitano horses have long been selected for their courage and agility, they are now widely appreciated for the quality of their gaits (in particular their remarkable ability for collected movements), their exceptional mentality and their generosity, making them excellent allies in a wide range of disciplines.

We couldn't start this special "Colored Stallions" week on FoalR without telling you about Colored Stallions, which markets the semen of top international performers as well as young stallions on an international scale.

Although the subject of genetic diseases has sometimes been neglected by breeders and stallion owners, it is now emerging and many of them are deciding to test both mares and stallions to limit the risks. Depending on the breed and type of horse, different genetic diseases are to be taken into account and can nowadays be detected by means of...