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detecting twins in horses; Infertility With No Cause? Try Hydrotubation of the Oviducts

New Hormone Therapy to Enhance Fertility in Mares

Alexandra Beckstett August 15, 2019

A researcher shares how using recombinant equine gonadotropins can support advanced reproductive technologies in horses.

Changing Trends in Equine Reproduction

Equine Disease Quarterly July 24, 2019

Current horse breeding trends are characterized by a decline in mares bred and a new focus on well-being of established pregnancies, as well as enhanced genetic selection related to the health and future performance of foals.

Detecting Twins in Horses: Check the Fetal Heartbeats

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 7, 2019

Veterinarians used fetal ECG to detect two fetal heartbeats simultaneously in a mare suspected of carrying twins at eight months of gestation.

New IUD for Suppressing Estrus in Mares

Alexandra Beckstett June 5, 2019

Researchers successfully tested a drug- and hormone-free approach for suppressing estrus in mares they say is safe, easy, and doesn’t affect future fertility.

postpartum metritis in mares; New Resistance Genes: What's the Threat to Horses?

Managing Postpartum Metritis in Mares

Alexandra Beckstett June 1, 2019

The main goals when treating metritis (inflammation of the uterine wall) in mares are to control bacterial growth, evacuate uterine contents, and prevent complications. Here’s how vets accomplish these goals.

Uterine Tube Obstruction in Mares: Post-Treatment Pregnancy Rates

Alexandra Beckstett May 14, 2019

Uterine tube obstruction, though rare, can cause subfertility in mares. While veterinarians have several methods for treating this issue, it’s been unclear how they affect a mare’s future fertility. So researchers recently conducted a study to find out.

Transitioning Breeding Mares From Anestrus to Estrus

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 28, 2019

The transitional period between anestrus and estrus is officially complete once a mare has had her first heat of the year. Getting some mares to this point, however, and deciding when to breed them can be tricky.

breeding older mares; Top Reproduction Studies of 2016

Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2018

Alexandra Beckstett February 15, 2019

Dr. Regina Turner shares the results of studies on antimicrobial options for metritis, treating blocked oviducts, estrus lengths and pregnancy rates, colic surgery in broodmares, and more.

Combination Treatment Best for Biofilms in Mares With Endometritis

Alexandra Beckstett February 12, 2019

One veterinarian has confirmed that a combination of drugs can disrupt biofilms in mares with endometritis, potentially making the uterus a happier place for embryo attachment and pregnancy.

Get Ready for Equine Breeding Season!

Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT January 18, 2019

Get your questions answered about breeding mares and stallions and producing top-quality, healthy foals during our live Q&A. We cover everything from selecting the right parents to gestational care to ensuring your foal’s safe delivery.

Breeding the Metabolic Mare

Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT January 18, 2019

Is it safe to breed a mare who has equine metabolic syndrome and a history of laminitis? Reproduction expert Dr. Ryan Ferris offers insight.

Freezing Equine Embryos is Getting More Practical

What Does a First-Time Horse Breeder Need to Know?

Ryan Ferris, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT January 17, 2019

Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Ryan Ferris explains basics new horse breeders need to know, including mare estrus cycles and selecting fresh vs. frozen semen.

Biofilm-Associated Endometritis in Mares

Equine Disease Quarterly January 6, 2019

Bacterial endometritis that is refractory to traditional antimicrobial treatment is a significant challenge to the equine breeding industry. Fortunately, several therapeutic options are currently available to clinicians for the treatment of biofilm-associated endometritis in horses.

UK to Host Revamped Equine Showcase, Equine Vet CE Session

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment December 21, 2018

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 8th Annual UK Equine Showcase in conjunction with an Equine Vet Continuing Education session (formerly known as the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course) Jan. 25-26, 2019.

endometritis in mares; How Season Impacts Horses' Insulin Secretion

Endometritis in Mares: New Treatment Effective

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 27, 2018

Researchers tested a sulfadiazine and trimethoprim suspension specifically designed for oral administration with positive results.

How Mare Immune Systems Respond to Breeding

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA October 19, 2018

While some species develop a local immune response, sending special protective cells to the uterus itself, mares don’t, researchers learned recently. Rather, they appear to send those cells elsewhere as soon as semen enters the uterus. Where they go, nobody knows (yet).