Factors affecting gestation length in the Thoroughbred mare

Mina Clare Gwynne Davies-Morel; John R. Newcombe; S. J. Holland

doi:10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00171-9

Factors affecting gestation length in the Thoroughbred mare

Mina Clare Gwynne Davies-Morel, John R. Newcombe, S. J. Holland

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Abstract

In order to assist in the accurate prediction of the timing of parturition in the mare true gestation length, along with the potential effect of a number of factors, was investigated. Data from 433 Thoroughbred foal pregnancies were used. Sequential ultrasonic scanning allowed the true gestation length (fertilisation-parturition) to be ascertained, as apposed to previous work, which used the mating-parturition interval. An average gestation length of 344.1±0.49 days was evident. Colt foal pregnancies were significantly (P

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	175-185
Number of pages	11
Journal	Animal Reproduction Science
Volume	74
Issue number	3-4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-4320(02)00171-9
Publication status	Published - 16 Dec 2002

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gestation length
mare age
foals
month of year
ovulation-mating interval

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