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Milking Mares and Maintaining Milk Production
by Karen Hopper Usher | Feb 17, 2023
Best practices whether milking a mare by hand, using a commercial device, or rigging a milker out of a syringe.
Read MoreBreeding Soundness Exams for Him and Her
by Lindsay J. Warner | Feb 8, 2023
Both the stallion and mare must be in good health and fertile before you even attempt to produce a foal.
Read MoreMares Behaving Badly: Is it Estrus or Something Else?
by Heather Smith Thomas | Jan 13, 2023
Find out if your mare’s frustrating antics are due to estrus, and learn about ways to keep them in check.
Read MoreBefore You Breed Your Horse: Costs and Considerations
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Jan 11, 2023
Ensure your decision to breed is the right one and that you’re prepared to handle the costs and commitments involved.
Read MoreBefore Your Mare Foals
by Lucile Vigouroux | Dec 18, 2022
The final 100 days of gestation bring their own unique developments, changes, and challenges. Get tips to help your mare’s third trimester run smoothly.
Read MoreTime to Thrive: Neonatal Health Concerns
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Nov 17, 2022
Time is life for a foal. Here’s a look at the top causes of illness in newborn foals and how to manage a sick foal.
Read MoreHow Can I Tell if a Mare is Pregnant?
by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Oct 4, 2022
An equine reproduction specialist reviews signs that suggest a mare is in foal and how to find out definitively.
Read MoreEquine Kissing Spines Gene Found
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 21, 2022
Researchers discovered a connection between Chromosome 25 and the presence of kissing spines in horses.
Read MoreShould I Breed My Insulin-Resistant Horse?
by Shoshana Rudski | Sep 18, 2022
An equine veterinarian explains the risks of breeding an insulin-resistant mare.
Read MoreThe Equine Microbiota by Body System
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 17, 2022
Discover what researchers are learning about the microbiota’s role in the horse’s digestive system, respiratory tract, skin, and more in this article excerpt from the August 2022 issue of The Horse.
Read MoreCan a Mare’s Personality Change After Her First Foal?
by Nancy Diehl, VMD, MS | Aug 20, 2022
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
Read MoreBiomarkers for Equine Athletes
by Equine Disease Quarterly | Jul 31, 2022
How can biomarkers be used to help improve performance and reduce injury risk in horses?
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