A Brazilian researcher recommends genetic testing of mares showing “stallionlike” behavioral characteristics or infertility.
Studies support DHAI combined with uterine lavage one hour after insemination as a useful approach for helping settle problem mares.
Thirty-two horses at a boarding facility remain under quarantine following exposure.
An additional 75 horses were exposed and are under quarantine.
An additional 66 horses were exposed.
The horse is recovering.
The drug used to bring mares into heat for breeding might be just as effective at keeping them out of heat when given at different doses.
Researchers observed feral herd interactions during a three-year study and found effective mare-foal vocal communication seems to help foals survive.
The horse, which has survived, was vaccinated prior to showing neurologic signs.
Strep zoo are responsible for a variety of diseases and issues in horses, including pneumonia, abortions, and upper respiratory, wound, testicular, and neonatal infections.
The last horse confirmed positive with equine herpesvirus-4 tested negative after 14 days.
Mares in good body condition have a reservoir of stored fat that can be used during cold winter weather.
Three affected facilities have completed monitoring requirements first enacted in June.
The El Dorado County case isn’t connected to the EHV-4 case confirmed in Imperial County on Aug. 3.
The filly had attended an Imperial County event on July 18-19. Officials have now placed that facility under quarantine.
In mares, unwanted and nervous behaviors often get blamed on estrus. However, that’s often not really the cause. Dr. Jenny Biehunko explains.
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