Beerball Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 For years artificial insemination has been standard for animals including bovines. With Barbaro's recent injury I have come to learn that artificial insemination is not allowed in horse racing. Why is that? Tradition? Worries that the old grey mare may get the seed from some horse destined for the glue factory, not the champion stud the owner paid for? Nobody willing to harvest the semen? The stud union won't allow it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 For years artificial insemination has been standard for animals including bovines. With Barbaro's recent injury I have come to learn that artificial insemination is not allowed in horse racing. Why is that? Tradition? Worries that the old grey mare may get the seed from some horse destined for the glue factory, not the champion stud the owner paid for? Nobody willing to harvest the semen? The stud union won't allow it? 697256[/snapback] I'd guess it's a matter of economic trust. Watching the stud mount old Bessie is convincing, but that Fed-Ex vial can give rise to skepticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 I'd guess it's a matter of economic trust. Watching the stud mount old Bessie is convincing, but that Fed-Ex vial can give rise to skepticism. 697260[/snapback] But what about the Original Jizinator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 For years artificial insemination has been standard for animals including bovines. With Barbaro's recent injury I have come to learn that artificial insemination is not allowed in horse racing. Why is that? Tradition? Worries that the old grey mare may get the seed from some horse destined for the glue factory, not the champion stud the owner paid for? Nobody willing to harvest the semen? The stud union won't allow it? 697256[/snapback] The racing industry worries that artificial insemination would effectively limit the amount of difference in speed between horses. For example, one bull can produce thousands of like offspring through artificial insemination, so the thinking is one sire could produce thousands of offspring with similar speed/attributes and saturate the thoroughbred market. However, a lot of people think it's to prop up the stud market. If champion thoroughbred semen was easily obtained and one sire could father thousands of offspring, only the top few stallions would be in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 But what about the Original Jizinator? 697262[/snapback] With that bum foot... I think he will be reaching for the turkey baster sooner than we think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I'd guess it's a matter of economic trust. Watching the stud mount old Bessie is convincing, but that Fed-Ex vial can give rise to skepticism. 697260[/snapback] Easy with that giving rise thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Nobody willing to harvest the semen? 697256[/snapback] I know of a few girls down in Tijuana that can handle the "job." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 But what about the Original Jizinator? 697262[/snapback] I heard he might play in Canada this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 24, 2006 Author Share Posted May 24, 2006 I know of a few girls down in Tijuana that can handle the "job." 697314[/snapback] Looks like you've been tapin somfin besides kegs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 I have come to learn that artificial insemination is not allowed in horse racing. Why is that?697256[/snapback] Are you kidding? It's hard enough to do that kind of work when the horses are standing still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 24, 2006 Share Posted May 24, 2006 Everybody should make an effort to view the Marx Brothers' "A Day at the Races". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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