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AAEP Publishes Nocardioform Placentitis Guidelines
by Edited Press Release | Jun 24, 2022
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published new nocardioform placentitis guidelines to help veterinarians help protect their clients’ broodmares and unborn foals.
Read MoreEyelash Malformation Genetic Variant Identified in Friesians
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 13, 2022
Friesian breeders can test for the variant to implement early veterinary management and avoid breeding carriers.
Read MoreAdvances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of Placental Disease
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | Jun 4, 2022
Techniques that allow researchers to understand the underlying mechanisms of disease include genetic analyses, RNA sequencing, and advanced proteomics and lipidomics.
Read MoreGenomic Study Links Whorls and Behavior in Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 3, 2022
If you suspect your horse’s hair whorls have something to do with his personality, you might be right.
Read MoreBreeding Older Mares
by Maureen Blaney Flietner | Mar 12, 2022
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? Remember there are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
Read MoreAt What Age Does a Stallion’s Fertility Peak?
by Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT | Mar 8, 2022
Age can affect a stallion’s fertility and his ability to settle mares. Reproduction specialist Dr. Ryan Ferris explains.
Read MoreBefore Your Mare Foals
by Lucile Vigouroux | Dec 18, 2021
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 MoreModern Horses ‘Remember’ Their Original Predators’ Voices
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 1, 2021
Researchers monitored mares’ heart rate responses to sounds of certain predators. Here’s what they found.
Read MoreStudy: Gray Horse Gene Has ‘Surprising’ Mutation Pattern
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jul 23, 2021
Research results could lead to better identification of horses likely to gray early or pass on gray-with-age genes and a clearer understanding of how the mutation affects horses’ health.
Read MoreEquine Innovators: Horse Breeds and Genetic Variation
by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Jun 29, 2021
Three scientists discuss genetic variation in horse breeds, why it’s important, and what we’ll learn from the Thoroughbred Genetic Diversity project.
Read MoreACOX1 Gene Linked To Racehorse Performance, Breed Survival
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 20, 2021
Researcher: ACOX1 might factor into energy metabolism that contributes to the different needs of certain breeds, including Thoroughbreds and Arabians, as well as “rustic” breeds capable of surviving harsh conditions.
Read MoreHow To Get a Horse’s Coat To Dapple
by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 31, 2021
A dappled coat has long been a sign of optimum equine health and good nutrition, but the reality behind dappling is more complicated. Our equine nutritionist offers advice on bringing out the bloom in your horse’s coat.
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