Author Topic: Barbaro (Read 981 times)

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #30 on:** January 31, 2007, 10:43:16 AM »

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Originally posted by rpm
Since when? Seriously, I've never heard of this.

It's always been that way. You can't artificially create a thoroughbred horse to race.

I may be getting the "Thoroughbred" term wrong, but I mean the high quality horses that race.

Maverick · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2007, 11:51:14 AM »

I seem to recall a dirty jobs episode that dealt with horses and artificial insemination. I thought they were talking about racing horses as the value of the collected semen was rather high. There was also a demo of artificial insemination during the show all under the supervision of the horse ranchers vetrinarian.

Yknurd · « **Reply #32 on:** January 31, 2007, 12:05:40 PM »

PERK TEH ARTICEAL INSEMENATIONS!!!1

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #33 on:** January 31, 2007, 12:09:53 PM »

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Live cover
When breeding live cover, the mare is usually boarded at the stud. She is "teased" several times with a stallion that will not breed to her, usually with the stallion being presented to the mare over a barrier. Her reaction to the teaser, whether hostile or passive, is noted. A mare that is in heat will generally tolerate a teaser (although this is not always the case), and may present herself to him, holding her tail to the side. A veterinarian may also determine if the mare is ready to be bred, by ultrasound or palpating daily to determine if ovulation has occurred.

When it has been determined that the mare is ready, both the mare and intended stud will be cleaned. The mare will then be presented to the stallion, usually with one handler controlling the mare and one or more handlers in charge of the stallion. Multiple handlers are preferred, as the mare and stallion can be easily separated should there be any trouble.

The Thoroughbred industry requires all registered foals to be bred through live cover. Artificial fertility treatments, listed below, are not permitted

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horse_breeding

I was bored one night and saw a news story on barbaro. I thought the same things as you guys in that AI could be used. However, a rear leg injury was much more serious due to the nature of live breeding.

Curval · « **Reply #34 on:** January 31, 2007, 01:57:24 PM »

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Originally posted by Maverick
I seem to recall a dirty jobs episode that dealt with horses and artificial insemination. I thought they were talking about racing horses as the value of the collected semen was rather high. There was also a demo of artificial insemination during the show all under the supervision of the horse ranchers vetrinarian.

I think that was ******* 2 you are referring to....assuming someone drank some of it in the show you watched.

myelo · « **Reply #35 on:** January 31, 2007, 02:08:55 PM »

Actually the US Jockey Club does allow AI, but only if used in conjunction with live cover. That seems a little pointless, but that's how the rules are written.

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 31, 2007, 03:37:36 PM »

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Originally posted by myelo
Actually the US Jockey Club does allow AI, but only if used in conjunction with live cover. That seems a little pointless, but that's how the rules are written.

And that makes sense, how?

LePaul · « **Reply #37 on:** January 31, 2007, 04:38:45 PM »

This is like Health Class...except its gone horribly awry.

Thrawn · « **Reply #38 on:** January 31, 2007, 09:54:15 PM »

"Live cover" is a crap euphemism.

myelo · « **Reply #39 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:28:08 AM »

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Originally posted by lasersailor184
And that makes sense, how?

Hint: It starts with "M" and ends with "Y"

Stud fees depend on supply and demand. By requiring live breeding you dramatically restrict demand compared to AI. They still allow AI using a portion of the ejaculate produced by the stallion during live breeding as an "aid to breeding" because that doesn't increase the number of mares a stallion can cover.

myelo · « **Reply #40 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:28:52 AM »

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Originally posted by Thrawn
"Live cover" is a crap euphemism.

"crap" is a crap euphemism

Dinger · « **Reply #41 on:** February 01, 2007, 09:33:19 AM »

If I had known about it ahead of time, I would have flown out to the service.