Training tips and common problems
Training tips
- Set aside time specifically for training, BEFORE you need semen
- Bumping the stallion's chest against the phantom may stimulate a "reflex mount"
- If the stallion seems ready to mount, but hesitates, stimulate the penis by placing the artificial vagina on the glans. This often causes the stallion to mount
- Impairing the stallion's vision with blinkers or blinders so he's not distracted
- Get the artificial vagina in place as calmly and quickly as possible can keep the stallion mounted and thrusting
- Don't remove the AV while the glans penis is flared
- Don't rush the stallion to dismount after ejaculation
- The first couple mounts may be in weird directions, but once ejaculation occurs, subsequent mounts are usually better. Remember that perfection is not required.
Common Problems
Low Libido, easily distracted
- Expose to many mares to find mare he likes
- Test for testosterone level; treat with GnRH
- Previous bad experiences
- Allow stallion to watch other stallions at work
- Season/age
- Overworked?
- Blinders
Dismount at Onset of Ejaculation, Incomplete Intromission, Lack of Pelvic Thrust
- Previous bad experiences
- AV not properly prepared: check temperature, pressure, lubrication
- Pain: have stallion examined for back, hock, stifle, penis injury
- Phantom height and comfort
- Footing
Repeated intromission but no ejaculation
- AV not properly prepared: check temperature, pressure, lubrication
- Does stallion need pressure on glans penis
- change tease/mount mare
- try apomorphine to lower ejaculation threshold
