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Stud farm. A stud farm or stud in animal husbandry is an establishment for selective breeding of livestock. The word "stud" comes from the Old English stod meaning "herd of horses, place where horses are kept for breeding".
It is always important to keep in mind that stallions are originally breed for reproduction and that they are aware of this. It is therefore natural for them to be on the alert when a mare approaches.
A stallion used for breeding is known as a stud. A castrated stallion is commonly called a gelding. Formerly, stallions were employed as riding horses, while mares were kept for breeding purposes only.
While racehorse stallions start their breeding career after having finished their performance career, riding horse stallions are often simultaneously used for breeding and performance.
Some stallions are used for both equestrian uses and for breeding at the same general time of year.
If the young horse has done well on the racetrack during his 2- and 3-year-old years, for instance, he may begin breeding mares as a 4-year-old. Before entering the breeding shed, he needs some re-training, a fertility evaluation, and some time to refocus on his new job and prepare for his first breeding season.
On average, however, males become fertile after six months of age and reach full sexual maturity by 12 to 15 months.
Most veterinarians agree the ideal time to castrate is between 6-12 months of age, but one must first ensure two testicles are present. Presence of only one testicle in the scrotum could indicate a condition known as cryptorchidism.
Colts -occasionally- can be fertile enough to get a mare pregnant at 6 months old. However, the majority will certainly be able to get a mare pregnant from 10-14 months of age. However, there are never any hard and fast rules in equine repro...