https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is AGR 286 en-us 2018-03-05 01:00:52 UTC 2026-03-21 05:05:30 UTC hello@padlet.com sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238798211 This is the response stallions have when they sense a mare is in heat. This behavior can go along with smelling the mare, and other courtship behaviors as well. Source: Google Images.]]> 2018-03-06 18:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238798211 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238804521 This article discusses how the coat color can impact the behavior of a horse, how interesting! Source: Miler Library Database.]]> 2018-03-06 18:33:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238804521 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238908703 This resource discusses the impact diet has on behavior. Check it out!]]> 2018-03-06 21:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238908703 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238941680 As shared in the book, "horse breeders use artificial light to advance the normal spring breeding season,"(Price, Edward O. Principles and Applications of Domestic Animal Behaviors. Croydon: CPI Group Ltd, 2008. Print). 
By beginning the breeding season earlier, it alters the normal "time" of breeding behaviors. Ultimately, it allows for more time to breed and promotion of courtship and mating behaviors. ]]> 2018-03-06 23:32:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238941680 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238944343 This is a really interesting video sharing behaviors of a mare in estrus. I also learned that mares that would normally show signs of estrus, but have a foal, will become protective of their baby and will not show signs of being in heat. Source: YouTube]]> 2018-03-06 23:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238944343 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238945624 Stallions can become extremely aggressive during breeding season. This is usually due to overuse of the animal, or if the breeder tries to use the stallion out of normal breeding season. This can eventually lead to poor libido. Source: Merck Vet Manual (see link below). ]]> 2018-03-06 23:54:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238945624 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238948392 According to Merck Vet Manual, almost 50% of all geldings continue to exhibit stallion-like behaviors. Some of these behaviors include, but are not limited to, mounting mares, Flehmen response, and aggression. ]]> 2018-03-07 00:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238948392 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238948932 This image shows a stallion smelling a mare to see if she is in heat, and if she is going to be receptive of him. Source: Google Images.]]> 2018-03-07 00:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238948932 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238950115 According to Merck Vet Manual, mares can have several issues with breeding behaviors, one of which is called "silent heat". This means that the mare's reproductive tract appears to be healthy and fertile; however, upon breeding, the mare will not accept the stallion to be bred. This can be common in young mares, who are entering their first estrous cycle. Some factors that may play a role in silent heat include environment and preference of mates. ]]> 2018-03-07 00:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238950115 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238951243 This is where certain mares will exhibit signs of being in heat, without actually entering that point in the estrous cycle. Source: Merck Vet Manual.]]> 2018-03-07 00:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238951243 sthomp2 https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238951872 This is a medical condition in mares where they show excessive sexual behaviors, such as showing receptiveness. Nymphomania is caused by either persistent ovarian follicles or granulosa cell tumors. The tumor must be surgically removed, whereas the follicles can be treated with hormones or may just resolve on its own. Source: Merck Vet Manual]]> 2018-03-07 00:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sthomp2/p8byp7if09is/wish/238951872