Aspekte der Fortpflanzung beim Pferd

The reproduction of horses is an evolving field where artificial insemination and possibly embryo transfer are used. Regardless of the method applied, the main goal is to select the sire based on his fertility. The best assessment of a stallion's fertility is the measurement of fertility per cycle, but if this is not possible, there are other estimators such as testicular measurements, testicular weight, hormone levels, and evaluation of sexual behavior. Estimating the sexual function of the stallion is challenging due to the different examination methods. Therefore, we will discuss the topic of stallion reproduction here, particularly the methods for assessing the characteristics of sexual function.