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'''The Mare'''
'''The Mare'''
*To shorten the Anoestrus period after foaling.
*To shorten the Anoestrus period after foaling.
*In order to synchronize a group of mares so that they may all be mated at the same time or to make [[Reproductive_Technologies_-Multiple_Ovulation_and_Embryo_Transfer- Anatomy & Physiology|Embryo Transfer]] possible.
*In order to synchronize a group of mares so that they may all be mated at the same time or to make [[Embryo Transfer - Anatomy & Physiology|Embryo Transfer]] possible.
*Control of entry into the breeding season is particually important in producing foals for the racing industry. Racehorses run from the age of two years old, with the age of the horse being measured from the 1st of January. Producing horses born as close to the 1st of January as possible gives them a performance advantage when racing.
*Control of entry into the breeding season is particually important in producing foals for the racing industry. Racehorses run from the age of two years old, with the age of the horse being measured from the 1st of January. Producing horses born as close to the 1st of January as possible gives them a performance advantage when racing.