HERDA: 20 Years Later
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
May 17, 2025
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition.
Greater awareness and ongoing research mean fewer foals are being born with this genetic skin condition.
Recent research offers fresh insights on post-ovulation breeding timing, risks of broodmare obesity, and twin reduction outcomes.
During the 2024 AAEP Kester News Hour experts shared new research on equine genetics, atrial fibrillation detection, neck pain, and updated EHV guidelines.
What drives equine aggression—and how can training help? Find out in this article from The Horse’s Spring 2025 issue.
Watch for these 10 emergencies in the hours after a mare foals. Immediate action could potentially save the mare’s and/or foal’s life.
Dr. Nancy Diehl addresses a question about why a mare might respond differently to training after having her first foal.
Here’s how veterinarians manage problems such as foal diarrhea, dehydration, and milk replacement challenges on the farm.
When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.
How to decide if your older mare is a good candidate for breeding and improve her chances of success.
Take a closer look at what’s new in assisted equine reproduction and what that means for horses and humans in this article from The Horse‘s Research Roundup issue.
Find out why foals need passive transfer of infection-fighting antibodies from their mothers’ first milk. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.
Here are 10 things we’ve learned about cribbing since we published our last research update.
Researchers describe the pros, cons, and clinical applications of this genome sequencing method.
If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.
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.
Researchers are developing this tool to learn about the level of inbreeding in contemporary Thoroughbreds and help guide management and breeding practices.
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