California Confirms Two Cases of Non-Neurologic EHV-1
Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.
Published reports indicate that both horses recently attended the HITS Desert Horse Show in Thermal, Calif.
Foss explained a number of scientifically advanced assisted reproduction techniques and relayed how they work.

Rob Foss, DVM, of Equine Medical Services in Columbia, Mo., discusses equine reproductive technology, including oocyte transfer, embryo cryoperservation, in-vitro oocyte maturation, in-vitro fertilization, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, and more.
A recent study showed anti-Mullerian hormone levels is a useful test for detecting granulosa cell tumors.

The buffered chelators had no deleterious effects on the endometrium or the establishment of pregnancy.
A single dose of dexamethasone at breeding time did not appear to interfere with ovulation.

The team achieved up to a 95% accuracy rate by using mares’ blood plasma to determine fetal gender.
Research has proven the caterpillars caused outbreaks of mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).

As of Feb. 17 the University of Kentucky’s VDL has confirmed 21 cases of equine leptospiral abortion
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.
The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.
State animal health officials quaratined three premises in early to mid-January after confirming EHV-1.
Stall accident resulted in traumatic soft-tissue damage to the reining mare Whizard’s Baby Doll, aka “Roxy”

A 1.8-mg dose of the deslorelin acetate formulation was safe and effective in inducing ovulation in mares.

Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.
The study will look at how EHV-1 compromises the equine immune system upon entering the airway and throat.
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