Small Business Q&A: Dr Barbara Murphy from Equilume
Equilume is a very new innovation in reproductive technology for horses. Basically, it is a headpiece that horses wear which contains a soft blue flashing light which is directed into one eye of the mare. It begins at dusk and then shuts itself off around 11pm. The reason for this is that for the mare to be in the reproductive cycle they need long days of light and lush green grass. This combination, believe it or not, actually affects the periods of reproduction. So, this means that from December onwards they can be left outside to run and graze or do as they please, because with our device they will be ready in February which is when the breeders are looking for them.
