Key Largo resident Edwin Hammond Meredith’s profession is in racing as a spec driver for Score International Series. In addition to this hobby that is also his profession, Edwin Hammond Meredith enjoys breeding and raising horses.
Horses at puberty usually enter an estrous cycle or become in heat during the breeding season, which occurs in the longer days up until winter. Their ovulation cycle is every three weeks, but they are only in heat between two and eight days with the mating opportunity lasting longer early in the season. The gestational time for horses lasts between 330 to 342 days with lighter breeds taking longer than heavier ones. As a part of planning to breed and house horses, breeders need to create an organized environment, so that materials are readily available regardless of who is taking care of the animals, For instance, breeders should prepare all the required barn’s tools so they are easily accessible to veterinarians. Horse breeders have to invest their own time in training their staff members to care for the horses. Moreover, hiring people who want to learn is integral to retaining staff members who want to do a good job. There are considerations related to cost. Breeding horses can be expensive when it comes to the everyday care of the animal. For instance, breeders have to pay for hay, grain, and then the overhead related to running the farm, such as electricity and salaries. Additionally, breeders have to pay for insurance. Then, there are costs associated with the methods of inseminating horses (i.e. fresh, cooled, or frozen semen) and whether the horse is to be bred at the farm or a facility. Finally, breeders have to factor in costs associated with vaccinating the horses.
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