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Field-tested criteria for heat-tolerant breeding stock in Indian Marwari and Kathiawari programs

Akhil Chand

08/08/2026

A practical, field-tested guide for selecting heat-tolerant breeding stock in Indian Marwari and Kathiawari programs. Focuses on thermoregulation indicators, coat traits, and climate-performance records to help breeders build resilient lines.

A 12-Week On-Farm Plan to Bring Cycling Mares into Peak Breeding Readiness in Indian Conditions

Akhil Chand

08/07/2026

A practical 12-week on-farm plan focusing on conditioning, nutrition shifts, and breeding window mapping for Marwari and Kathiawari mares in Indian conditions.

Low-Cost On-Farm Biosecurity Protocols for Indian Stud Farms

Akhil Chand

08/06/2026

A practical, step-by-step guide for quarantining new arrivals, PPE use, sanitation, and staff training to prevent contagious diseases on Indian stud farms.

Month-by-Month Breeding Calendar for Indian Stud Farms

Akhil Chand

08/06/2026

A practical month-by-month plan for conditioning mares, timed insemination, vaccination windows, and foaling risk management tuned to India's monsoon and heat cycles.

Monsoon-ready Weaning Protocol for Indian Foals: A Low-Stress Plan for Marwari & Kathiawari Studs

Akhil Chand

08/05/2026

A practical, low-stress weaning plan tailored for Marwari and Kathiawari studs, using locally sourced feeds and staged separation to navigate the monsoon safely.

Pre-breeding Nutrition Plan for Indian Mares: Month-by-Month Blueprint

Akhil Chand

08/02/2026

A practical month-by-month, forage-based ration plan for Indian mares to support conception and reduce early embryonic loss, using locally available fodder.

Community DNA-Based Parentage for Indian Landraces

Akhil Chand

08/01/2026

A practical, low-cost guide for Indian breeders to implement a community-based DNA parentage verification and breed-traceability program for Marwari and Kathiawari horses.

Field-Ready Artificial Insemination in Indian Stud Farms

Akhil Chand

07/31/2026

A practical field guide to semen handling, shipment, thawing, mare synchronization, and record-keeping for Marwari and Kathiawari lines.

Farm-based BSE Workflow for Indian Stud Farms

Akhil Chand

07/30/2026

A practical guide for Indian stud farms to implement a low-cost Breeding Soundness Evaluation workflow with vet networks and systematic record-keeping for stallions and breeding mares.

Stallion Stewardship: Responsible Breeding for Indian Stud Farms

Akhil Chand

07/28/2026

A practical editorial on managing stallions and breeding programs with welfare, genetics, and business sense for Indian stud farms.

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