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Re: [RC] Eliminating risk of mare impregnation - noninvasive - Chris PausI've got a mare I also don't want bred for awhile. While it's a "possibility" at a ride site or show, it's pretty unlikely, IMHO. MOST stallion owners are pretty conscientious people and take great care to keep their horses under control. Of course there always could be the one person in the group who seems oblivious his or her stallion's behavior, but I haven't experienced it at the rides I've done.
I guess in the unlikely event that an accidental breeding did occur at a ride, I'd just opt for a shot of lutelyse rather than go to the extreme measures you are describing below.
However, since I keep my own stallion, it's far more likely we'd have a pasture accident here than something happen to my mare at a ride.
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Chris ----- Original Message ---- From: "Spottedracer@xxxxxx" <Spottedracer@xxxxxx> To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, December 9, 2006 10:38:29 AM Subject: [RC] Eliminating risk of mare impregnation - noninvasive I would like the Vet's opinions on three different methods of 'non-invasive' long-term mare birthcontrol.... #1 - sewing up the mare's vulva - also reduces the risk of wind sucking.. But still POSSIBLY able to breed (with tearing) #2 - making incisions along both sides of the mare's vulva prior to sewing it closed. Purportedly causes skin to grow together from the sides - creating a more permanent 'natural sewing' of the mare's vulva - also reduces the risk of wind sucking. Less possibility of being able to breed (without lots of tearing) #3 - high doses of the PZP vaccine - which can cause mare's to be 'unimpregnatable' for up to 3 years, or possible 'ovum dysfunction' creating permanent infertility. Although I've NEVER had a stallion get loose on my property - I'm boarding a stallion - and it COULD happen! And I've seen numerous stallions get loose at shows - and at a few rides I've seen stallions kept in what I consider 'insecure' enclosures..... I just don't want my competitive mares 'accidentally impregnated' - but don't want to risk the complications of an invasive surgical spaying. - LP Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business.
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