
Study: Choosing Sex of Future Foals Could be Possible
Breeders might soon be able to use sex-sorted stallion semen to pick the sex of their future foals.

Breeders might soon be able to use sex-sorted stallion semen to pick the sex of their future foals.

The money will fund a training program for beginning farmers and those who are considering careers in farming.
A Colorado woman is seeking $1 million to compensate for losses from the CSU Equine Reproductive Lab fire.
At least one equine EEE case has been confirmed in Heflin, Ala.
More than 30 horses were removed from filthy conditions at a Pierce County breeding farm.
A spate of fatal breakdowns was primarily the result of structural deficiencies in rules and regulations.

Recent study results showed that the presence of Strongylus vulgaris, the most pathogenic equine parasite, was significantly associated with the time elapsed since the most recent deworming.
Fall armyworms should not affect horses’ health or be confused with the Eastern tent caterpillar.
Participating horses will receive a courtesy scan from eyeD at the identification station throughout the show.
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.
Mountaineer racetrack has an policy stating owners and trainers must ensure horses are not “put to slaughter.”

Endocrinology researchers met to discuss equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and equine Cushing’s disease (PPID).

Research suggests a strong human attachment could lead to impairment of a horse’s problem-solving abilities.
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation prohibiting the processing and sale of horsemeat for human consumption.
A 16-year-old horse from Yuba County and a 2-year-old horse from Shasta County were euthanized due to WNV.
Minimal forage growth and reduced water availability due to severe drought conditions necessitate the gather.
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