'Some of our top stallions are worth tens of millions,' John said. The floor of the breeding shed is made of a special polytrap material that prevents horses' hooves from slipping and avoids injuries during the breeding process. Your knowledge and professionalism is certainly appreciated We look. Each breeding is video recorded for liability reasons. Thank you McBurney Livestock for installing our new working facility this week.

John described it as a 'very efficient process,' as up to 10 mares can be bred every hour.Īt least four humans are present for each breeding process: one to handle the stallion, one to hold the mare, and two others to hold the mare's tail to the side and assist in any other way they're needed. Golden Age Farm specializes in maternally focused, high phenotype Angus cattle, as well as premium Wagyu beef. Some stallions breed three times a day: at 8 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. At Claiborne, the 2019 fees ranged from $2,500 to $250,000 for their most prized stallion.ĭuring this year's breeding season, from about the second week of February to early July, Claiborne Farm's stallions bred with 754 mares. To breed with a stallion, the farm charges a stud fee that can change each year. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.

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