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Breakthrough in Genetic Testing of Embryos

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment April 18, 2010

Early this year, frozen embryos that had undergone genetic testing were thawed and successfully transferred into the uteri of surrogate mares at Minitube International Center for Biotechnology in Mount Horeb, Wis.

The benefit of genetic testing of embryos is the ability to detect genetic diseases and traits prior to establishing a pregnancy. There are numerous diseases for which

Allergy, Parasite Link Investigated

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 1, 2010

Horses with allergic diseases, like recurrent airway obstruction, might have fewer parasites.

Family of Hermaphroditic Horses Identified

University of Guelph March 30, 2010

Koko the horse appeared to be a typical mare, but when she began acting overly aggressive and trying to mount her female counterparts, her owner became suspicious.

After a barrage of tests at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Ve

Horses Needed for Equine Metabolic Syndrome Research Project

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment March 22, 2010

Equine metabolic syndrome is a devastating disease characterized by the three main features of obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Certain breeds or individual horses are predisposed to EMS, and are often referred to as “easy keepers.” These

Rare White Thoroughbred to Debut at Turfway

Esther Marr March 19, 2010

When Paul Megson attended the 2007 Keeneland November breeding stock sale with his young daughter, Valerie, he had his eye on a particular weanling that stood out from the hundreds of other catalog entries because of one obvious reason: his pur

Hormone Therapy Might Prevent Equine Abortion

Marie Rosenthal, MS March 17, 2010

Veterinarians might be able to prevent abortions in some pregnant mares that show premature mammary development, Dietrich H. Volkmann, BVSc, MMedVet (Gyn), Dipl. ACT, told equine veterinarians at the 2010 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb

Equine Genetics and Application in Veterinary Medicine

Ernie Bailey, MS, PhD March 14, 2010

Dr. Ernie Bailey explains how advances in equine genetics have benefited veterinary medicine.

High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare Discussed at Vet Convention

Multiple Authors March 11, 2010

The High Risk Pregnancy in the Mare session at the 2009 AAEP Conference was very well attended.

Normal Foaling and When to Call the Vet?

Mats H.T. Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, ECAR March 9, 2010

How should a normal foaling progress and when should you call the vet? Dr. Mats Troedsson discusses the foaling process and its potential problems.

NSAIDs for Mating-Induced Endometritis Examined in Mares

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 6, 2010

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could assist vets managing persistent mating-induced endometritis (PMIE), a chronic inflammation of the lining of the uterine wall after breeding or artificial insemination, a leading cause of reduced ferti

Advances in Equine Medicine Discussed at AAEP

Christy M. West February 27, 2010

What was the hottest news in equine veterinary medicine in 2009? During the popular Kester News Hour session at the annual American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Convention, three top veterinarians (who focus on equine reproduction

Gluck Faculty Attend Plant and Animal Genome Conference

Christy M. West February 27, 2010

Researchers and graduate students from the University of Kentucky’s (UK) Gluck Equine Research Center attended the annual Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG), held Jan. 9 through 13 in San Diego, Calif., to share equine genomic researc

Fetal Heart Rate Measurements Aid Health Monitoring

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 26, 2010

Fetal heart rate monitoring can help veterinarians easily and reliably assess the health of the unborn foal.

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Managing Pastures to Avoid Tall Fescue Toxicity

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment February 25, 2010

Broodmare farm operators in the southeastern United States are interested in managing tall fescue toxicity because of the pregnancy complications it can cause.

Horse Speed Gene Identified; Commercial Testing Available

Multiple Authors February 24, 2010

Irish researchers have found that horses with a specific mutation in the gene called myostatin (MSTN) have improved athletic performance.

“A variety of mammalian species with specific MSTN variants have characteris

Breeding the Problem Mare AAEP Discussion

Multiple Authors February 23, 2010

Anytime veterinarians talk about breeding the problem mare, it always develops into a lively, animated discussion. The Table Topic on Breeding the Problem Mare was no different at the 2009 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Con