As winter gives way to spring, longer days signal the start of the breeding season across the horse industry. This time of year brings renewed focus on reproduction, with veterinarians playing a key role in guiding breeding decisions and supporting reproductive techniques. The following articles explore several of these technologies and how they are used to help breeders achieve successful outcomes during the spring breeding season.

Understanding equine pregnancy is essential to ensuring the best care for mares and foals. In particular, accurate foaling predictions are important for organizing surveillance in case the mare needs veterinary assistance. They also help breeders make decisions about future breeding dates, participation in competitions, and sales.

A good grooming session is a lovely way to connect with your horse, and most horses appreciate the pampering. However, often avoided is the important task of cleaning the sheath of a male horse. Whether it's the fear of being kicked, uncertainty of how to do it properly, or simply feeling squeamish, many with geldings and stallions tend to avoid the chore. Despite the reluctance, veterinarians recommend regular cleaning and inspection of a horse's sheath as vital to the health of the male horse.

The overreliance on plastic materials in all areas of modern life, including veterinary practice, poses a significant environmental challenge due to the pollution it generates.