Re: Mbs Series Stallion Breeding Farml
Takeshi Krueger
The goal of any breeding program is to produce strong sound foals. To do this there are several factors involved including genetics, environment and nutrition. Nutrition is a critical piece of any successful breeding operation and must be considered at every level: Stallions, mares, foals. In this section of the 3 part series on feeding the breeding farm we will focus on feeding the stallion.
The stallion is expected to be in top health, physically fit and able to perform on demand when a mare arrives at the breeding shed or when semen is artificially collected. Nutrition certainly plays a key role in maintaining the health and condition of the stallion, before, during, and after the breeding season. Stallions generally have higher nutritional maintenance requirements than those of maintenance mares or geldings. The energy requirement of the stallion during the breeding season depends on his breeding or collection frequency. Breeding stallions, on the average, have daily nutrient requirements that are 25% above maintenance of a mature stallion during the off season. To meet the increased nutrient requirements associated with the breeding season, stallions should be provided a properly balanced concentrate. On the average stallions will need a combination of roughage and concentrate ranging from 1.5% to 2.5% of bodyweight daily. It is important to select a concentrate feed that, when fed at levels to maintain weight and support activity, will also meet protein, mineral and vitamin requirements.
Ideally, stallions should be maintained in a moderate body condition (condition score of 5 or 6) year round. A moderate body condition will provide enough fat cover over the ribs, making them hard to see, but still easy to palpate. The withers will appear rounded and the shoulders and neck will blend smoothly into the body. Some stallions may lose weight during a breeding season while others are able to maintain themselves in good condition. For stallions that tend to lose condition, a higher degree of body fatness (condition score of 6 or 7) should be established before the breeding season to ensure stallions do not become too thin during the season.
Recent research has revealed the benefits of supplementing stallions with Omega 3 fatty acids. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; an Omega 3 fatty acid) has been shown to significantly increase the number of sperm per ejaculate, increase motility of sperm and decrease dead and abnormal sperm compared to non-supplemented stallions. Supplementation with DHA also increases the number of motile sperm after cooled or frozen storage. A further improvement in stallion semen quality (motility, longevity, morphology as well as total sperm count) has been shown after dietary intake of antioxidants in combination with Omega 3 fatty acids. Vitamin E is the primary antioxidant in seminal cell membranes and acts as a major protectant against oxidative stress. Antioxidants in seminal plasma protect sperm against oxidative stress which may be induced by cooling and freezing, common methods of storage and transportation of equine semen. All of the L&E Feeds contain quality sources of omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamin E.
The most important aspect of stallion nutrition management is feeding a balanced diet and realizing that there are huge variations in energy intake required to maintain proper body condition from one stallion to another. A balanced ration of good quality hay and grain fed to maintain optimum body condition is the key to successful stallion nutrition management.
From internships to guided educational tours, education is paramount to the farm's mission. University departments from multiple colleges utilize the Weybridge campus, as the farm is rich in educational resources. Each year students from area elementary and high school programs visit the farm for guided tours, along with camps & home shool groups. In the spring, an equine reproduction clinic is offered to the public. Email the farm for more information on learning opportunities at UVM's "campus in Addison County."
A beacon for horse and history lovers, the UVM Morgan Horse Farm is home to the oldest, continuous Morgan horse breeding herd in the world. Established in 1878, this beautiful historic site is a working farm of 40+ Morgans that is open to the public May through October annually. The UVM Morgan Horse Farm is a must-see attraction just outside Middlebury, Vermont.
The influence of the Government and UVM lines on the Morgan breed is second to none. As the stewards of this important herd and its ancestral home, the UVM Morgan Horse Farm breeds 6-10 foals annually and offers horses for sale, breeding services, and stands several stallions to the public.
For the past seventy years, guests have flocked to Weybridge from all around the globe to experience a guided tour, educational displays, and meet the UVM Morgans on the stunning 200 acre, 150 year-old, working Morgan Horse Farm. Open each summer from May-October, visit the vistor page to plan your trip.
There are several equine educational programs available that offer unique and intensive experience for interested and motivated individuals. Apprentices spend one year living, working and learning at this historic site, and become involved in a wide variety of overall farm operations. Interns receive credit through UVM and can apply for fall or spring semesters. Recently UVM students from a variety of disciplines have enjoyed internships related to tourism, natural studies, landscape design, and building community. Visit the on-farm learning page for more information.
As a part of the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the UVM Morgan Horse Farm is a historic site home to a working herd of 40+ Morgan Horses and perpetuates the Government Lines of the Morgan Breed. There is an inventory of UVM Morgan horses for sale, registered Morgan stallions standing to the public, and equine-related educational events and activities for students and the public alike. Learn more about us.
On 74 coastal acres near San Francisco, we breed, raise, and train hunter, jumper, and dressage horses with pure German Verband-approved pedigrees and offer customized training programs for young horses and developing riders interested in creating a deeper connection and enjoyable relationship with their equine partner with or without competitive ambitions.
Farm Manager & Principal Rider/Trainer Ivy Creahan and her assistant Ella Leichty offer private training services to a limited number of clients; tailoring individual instruction to the talents of each horse and/or rider to cultivate a lifetime of mutual enjoyment and competitive success.
The farm proudly offers fresh and frozen semen from our flagship stallion Contiano BF - one of a rare few USA-bred stallions to acheive the German Verband "elite" status for his semen use in Europe. You can see examples of many other Branscomb Farm bred horses who have gone on in sport and breeding in our Alumni and Testimonials pages.
We offer a wide selection of sale horses, from performance-bred foals up to experienced and capable showjumping horses. Sale horses imported from Europe have been carefully screened for the U.S. market.
Whether you are a cautious beginner trying a new sport or an experienced rider, professional instruction is offered aboard our wonderful school horses and ponies, matched with care and attention to your level and abilities as a rider.
We represent a line-up of exceptional warmblood stallions for breeding at October Hill Farm. Each one of our stallions is a brilliant and accomplished sport horse with a great jumper performance record.
We offer a wide selection of sale horses, from performance-bred foals up to experienced and capable showjumping horses. Sale horses imported from Europe have been carefully screened and vetted for the U.S. market.
Located just outside of Ocala, Fl, Pleasant Acres Farm is a beautiful 400-acre property owned by Joseph and Helen Barbazon. Nestled among lush pasture land and majestic live oaks, our award-winning facility was ranked third in the nation for leading breeders in 2009.
Established in 1983, our full-service commercial breeding facility houses multiple mare, yearling, and weanling barns, and a 10 stall, state-of-the-art stallion barn built in 2016. We provide our clients with world-class services by representing all facets of the Thoroughbred industry including breeding, mare care, yearling and weanling care, and sales representation.
At Pleasant Acres Farm, we follow a first-class nutrition program that ensures mares receive the best care before, during, and after foaling. Pleasant Acres' 400-acre farm is the perfect place to board your expecting mare.
LAUBER, Judge: These cases were tried at a special session of the Court in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over five days. The main issue for decision is whether petitioners' horse activity, undertaken through Bluestone Farms, LLC (Bluestone or Bluestone Farms), was an activity not engaged in for profit within the meaning of section 183 during 2010-2013.2 We must also decide whether petitioners may carry forward to the tax years at issue net operating losses allegedly arising chiefly from their horse activity in prior years.
After carefully considering the facts of these cases and the nonexclusive list of factors set forth in section 1.183-2(b), Income Tax Regs., we find that petitioners' horse activity was not engaged in for profit during 2010-2013. Nor have petitioners properly substantiated the loss carryforwards. We conclude that petitioners Mitchel and Leslie Skolnick are liable for a late-filing addition to tax under section 6651(a)(1) for 2010 but that no petitioners are liable for accuracy-related penalties because they relied on expert advice.
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