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How to Predict Foaling

Heather Smith Thomas January 17, 2025

When will your mare foal? Learn the signs of impending foaling and what prognostic tools can help.

Breeding Aging Mares

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA January 16, 2025

How to decide if your older mare is a good candidate for breeding and improve her chances of success.

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Feeding the Late-Gestation Broodmare

Janice L. Holland, PhD January 6, 2025

How to ensure the late-gestation mare is getting enough nutrients to meet both her needs and those of the developing fetus.

The Mysterious Fever of Unknown Origin

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 26, 2024

Learn more about this common and frustrating condition seen in horses in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.

Equine Colic Imitators

Alexandra Beckstett December 19, 2024

Many conditions besides colic can cause coliclike signs. And with colic, delayed treatment or misdiagnosis can have serious consequences. Here’s what you need to know.

Advanced Equine Reproductive Techniques and Their Impacts

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA December 13, 2024

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.

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Colic in Pregnant Mares

Karen Hopper Usher November 11, 2024

Late in pregnancy, mares’ abdominal space is limited, and they can experience colic. Learn more in the Winter 2024 issue of The Horse.

Suppressing Undesirable Behavior in Mares

Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, Dipl. ACT October 22, 2024

If a mare’s behavior issues are related to her reproductive cycles, suppressing estrus might help.

Feeding Overweight Broodmares

Karen Davison, PhD October 21, 2024

Keep your broodmare at a healthy weight to help ensure her and her foal’s safety during gestation and foaling.

Before Your Mare Foals

Lucile Vigouroux October 19, 2024

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.

Can an Obese Horse Lose Weight Too Fast?

Clair Thunes, PhD October 16, 2024

Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.

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The Horse Staff October 8, 2024

Recognize the important role progesterone plays in breeding a mare and the resulting pregnancy. Sponsored by Sidekick Animal Health.

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Lucile Vigouroux September 10, 2024

Veterinarians describe 9 common causes of poor performance in horses and what it takes to get a diagnosis.

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Alayne Blickle August 19, 2024

Is one grass hay variety more palatable than another? Should I feed my horse the first or second cutting of hay? Equine nutritionists answer these questions and more.

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Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS August 9, 2024

Vegetable- and marine-based sources can provide your horse with essential omega-3 fatty acids. Consider these factors when choosing an omega-3 supplement for your horse.