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Successful horse breeding requires careful planning across mare selection, proven breeding methods, and comprehensive health management. At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, we combine veterinary expertise with attention to mare health, stallion fertility, and environmental conditions that support conception and foal development to achieve the best outcomes.   Mare Selection and Health   The mare

At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, our mission has always been simple: to help people succeed by taking care of their horses. Whether that means keeping a performance horse competing at the highest level, guiding recovery from injury, supporting breeding programs, or responding in emergencies, our focus remains on helping

Successful mare care during foaling season requires strategic preparation months in advance, including vaccination schedules, nutritional adjustments, heat cycle monitoring, and creating biosecure environments. Whether managing an open mare or a pregnant one, proper planning significantly improves conception and foal health.   Key Takeaways   Begin supplemental lighting 60 days before

Breeding your mare is an exciting step, whether you’re expanding your program or welcoming your first foal. But successful mare breeding requires far more than just selecting the right stallion. Proper veterinary care, strategic management, and organized planning set the stage for a healthy pregnancy and a thriving foal.

Biosecurity is critical to limit exposure to infectious disease and the spread after exposure to a contagion. This document is intended as a review for horse owners and horse facilities.

Few things cause more fear in a horse owner than seeing signs of colic. From subtle discomfort to severe distress, colic can escalate quickly. Acting fast before your emergency vet arrives can make all the difference. At Brazos Valley Equine Hospital (BVEH), our emergency veterinary services are available to

Just like people, horses experience changes as they age, and those changes require a shift in how we care for them. If you’re the owner of an aging equine, you likely already know that their nutritional, medical, and activity needs evolve over time. Whether your horse is slowing down

As summer temperatures rise across Texas, horse owners face the annual challenge of keeping their animals safe from the dangers of heat stress. Horses are particularly vulnerable to overheating due to their size and high muscle mass, which generates a lot of internal heat during exercise. Whether your horse

Proactive Health Care for a Thriving Horse At Brazos Valley Equine Hospitals, we believe that preventive care is the key to long-term equine health and performance. Routine wellness care ensures that horses stay in peak condition, catching potential health concerns early before they become serious. From nutrition and vaccinations

Breeding horses is both an art and a science, requiring expert care and advanced reproductive techniques. Equine reproductive services go far beyond the basics, offering specialized care that can enhance fertility, support healthy pregnancies, and ensure safe foal deliveries. From pre-breeding evaluations that determine a horse's reproductive health to innovative…