Beerball Posted May 24, 2006 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?
stuckincincy Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Beerball said: 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.
Beerball Posted May 24, 2006 Author Posted May 24, 2006 stuckincincy said: 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?
Kevbeau Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Beerball said: 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.
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Beerball said: 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...
30dive Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 stuckincincy said: 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
kegtapr Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Beerball said: Nobody willing to harvest the semen? 697256[/snapback] I know of a few girls down in Tijuana that can handle the "job."
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Beerball said: But what about the Original Jizinator? 697262[/snapback] I heard he might play in Canada this year.
Beerball Posted May 24, 2006 Author Posted May 24, 2006 kegtapr said: 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.
Cugalabanza Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Beerball said: 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.
stuckincincy Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Everybody should make an effort to view the Marx Brothers' "A Day at the Races".
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