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* Ejaculation appears to occur almost throughout the entire duration of copulation.
 
* Ejaculation appears to occur almost throughout the entire duration of copulation.
 
* Semen is deposited partly intra-uterine and partly intra-cervical or vaginal.
 
* Semen is deposited partly intra-uterine and partly intra-cervical or vaginal.
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In the UK, the aim is to mate females at around 1 year of age. As long as they are fully grown and well-nourished this results in acceptible levels of fertility and health in the mother and cria.  Once calved, the female will become receptive to the male again in 2-3 weeks.  The female should be able to conceive again if mated at this time.
      
= Paddock Mating =
 
= Paddock Mating =
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