The Problem Mare: Monitoring High-Risk Pregnancies
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
February 1, 2013
Keep a close watch on mares at risk for not carrying a foal to term.
Keep a close watch on mares at risk for not carrying a foal to term.
Council members will work to discourage overbreeding and to promote responsible horse ownership.
Your mare is in labor and your foal is on his way. But what if something goes wrong? Offer your baby a great start by listening to this live audio event covering foaling, dystocia (difficult birth), passive transfer of immunity, and neonate health.
Several important factors must be considered before deciding whether to breed a mare on a foal heat.
The video is entitled “Zenyatta: Wait for First Foal Combines Science, Art, and Anticipation.”
Consider the following “wishes” equine experts made to help maximize your horses’ quality of life.
English researchers have taken a step forward in understanding a potential genetic component of OC.
A federal court has denied a request to allow artificial insemination in Thoroughbred breeding.
The programs will highlight industry research findings, reproduction topics, and horse management issues.
Learn about the tools and techniques veterinarians use to ensure a pregnant mare’s foal stays safe and sound.
It is important to consider everything involved in breeding before bringing another horse into the world.
Most options can lessen the effects of estrus while still allowing mares a second career as a broodmare.
Genetics researcher Emmeline Hill, PhD, has been named the Irish Tatler 2012 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year.
Case Clay of Thee Chimneys Farm was named to the position in October.
Researchers are taking the next step and asking questions about the information the equine genome contains.
Researchers found an intravaginal progesterone-releasing device effective in inducing early estrus in mares.
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