Gestation

Ranges - 2022 Produce / Age Profile of Broodmares

Ire Gestation Ranges 2022 Produce

Broodmares can vary greatly in the length of time they carry their foal. This graph reflects the spread of the gestation dates of Irish domiciled broodmares based on reported 2021 coverings for 2022 foals. From the standard 11 month (330-350 days) gestation period, Thoroughbred mares carried successfully for a range of between 10 to over 13 months.

Age Profile Of Broodmares

In 2022, Irish mares aged 4 to over 25 years of age were part of the breeding population. Of the active breeding broodmare population, 67% (67% in 2021) were aged 7-15 years.

LIVE PRODUCE PER ACTIVE BROODMARE (AS AT END OF 2022)

The number of live foals produced by a broodmare over her career can vary significantly This graph shows the number of live produce per broodmare currently breeding in Ireland. Of the current population, 17% (17% in 2021) have produced more than 6 live foals.

Of the Irish broodmare population 70% (70% in 2021) were foaled in Ireland. The chart shows the origins of the total current population.