Management and feeding of breeding stallions
Stallions are important for breeding programmes in equine industry, and the change in techniques in artificial insemination allows them to be used as sires while still competing. Correct management and feeding practices are essential to promote their wellbeing and increase the chances of a successful breeding career. In this review, current recommendations about management, feeding and supplementation for stallions are summarised. A brief overview of how to successfully combine sport and a breeding career is also provided.
Authors
- Simona Orvieto
- Fabrizio Rueca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7683-3103)
- Sara Busechian
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- University of Perugia (IT)
- University for Foreigners Perugia (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- UK-Vet Equine
- Published
- 2026-01-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/ukve.2025.0011
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00