Khan Imdad Ullah, Khairullah Aswin Rafif, Khan Asfand Yar, Rehman Atta Ur, Mustofa Imam
Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Research Center for Veterinary Science, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Jl. Raya Bogor Km. 46 Cibinong, Bogor 16911, West Java, Indonesia.
Vet World. 2025 Feb;18(2):311-328. doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2025.311-328. Epub 2025 Feb 13.
This review explores advanced strategies for enhancing fertility and optimizing reproductive outcomes in equine breeding programs. Horses, being seasonal breeders, present unique reproductive challenges influenced by environmental and physiological factors such as photoperiods, hormone cycles, and aging. Key approaches discussed include hormonal therapies, artificial light manipulation, and nutritional supplementation to improve ovulation and conception rates during the breeding season. Specific hormones such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, equine follicle-stimulating hormone, and progesterone are analyzed for their roles in synchronizing estrus and increasing ovarian activity. The document also emphasizes the significance of dietary strategies, particularly the inclusion of omega-3 fatty acids, L-arginine, and essential vitamins, in improving reproductive health. In addition, the review underscores the importance of stallion management, addressing factors such as testicular health, age, and environmental stress. Practical methods to mitigate seasonal infertility and improve foaling rates through better reproductive management of mares and stallions are detailed. These insights aim to assist stud farm owners in maximizing breeding efficiency and achieving higher economic returns. The primary goal of this review is to provide a comprehensive guide to practical interventions that increase the productivity and sustainability of equine breeding operations.
本综述探讨了在马匹繁育计划中提高繁殖力和优化繁殖结果的先进策略。马作为季节性繁殖动物,面临着受光周期、激素周期和衰老等环境和生理因素影响的独特繁殖挑战。讨论的关键方法包括激素疗法、人工光照控制和营养补充,以提高繁殖季节的排卵率和受孕率。分析了促性腺激素释放激素类似物、马促卵泡素和孕酮等特定激素在同步发情和增加卵巢活动方面的作用。该文献还强调了饮食策略的重要性,特别是ω-3脂肪酸、L-精氨酸和必需维生素的摄入对改善生殖健康的作用。此外,综述强调了种公马管理的重要性,涉及睾丸健康、年龄和环境压力等因素。详细介绍了通过更好地管理母马和种公马来减轻季节性不育和提高产驹率的实用方法。这些见解旨在帮助种马场主最大限度地提高繁殖效率并获得更高的经济回报。本综述的主要目标是提供一份关于实际干预措施的全面指南,以提高马匹繁育业务的生产力和可持续性。