Is She Pregnant? Real-Time Ultrasounding at the Farm
On today’s farm call, Dr. Jenna heads out to Openwood Farm for a full day of broodmare reproductive work, and yes… we find some pregnancies. From tracking estrous cycles to confirming ovulation and checking for early pregnancies, ultrasound is one of the most powerful tools in equine reproduction. In this episode, you’ll get a real behind-the-scenes look at how veterinarians use it to answer the big question: Pregnant or not? You’ll see: What that “big black dot” on ultrasound actually means, how vets determine when a mare is ready to breed, the difference between live cover and artificial insemination, common challenges with fertility in mares, what a typical broodmare farm visit really looks like Reproductive work is one of the most time-sensitive (and rewarding) areas of equine practice. Every scan, every check, and every decision plays a role in helping bring healthy foals into the world. And honestly… there’s nothing better than finding that pregnancy on screen.
