
Annotating the Equine Genome
Researchers are taking the next step and asking questions about the information the equine genome contains.
Horse breeding from planning through foal care

Researchers are taking the next step and asking questions about the information the equine genome contains.

Two other horses residing at the same farm as the confirmed case were euthanized due to neurologic signs.
At least one horse has died and at least one more has contracted the disease.

Contagious equine metritis (CEM) gives rise to considerable concern among horse breeders in many countries.

Researchers found an intravaginal progesterone-releasing device effective in inducing early estrus in mares.

Mobile blue-light therapy is as effective at advancing seasonality as indoor barn lighting.
A case of equine viral arteritis (EVA) has been confirmed in a Gloucestershire, England, stallion.

Researchers are seeking participation in a survey evaluating biosecurity practices at equine breeding farms.
Equine influenza, equine herpesvirus, strangles, contagious equine metritis, and confirmed around the world.
Hestad studied how endophyte-infected tall fescue seed ingestion would affect nonpregnant mares.

Breeders might soon be able to use sex-sorted stallion semen to pick the sex of their future foals.
Is exercise, and sometimes even intense competition, safe for a pregnant mare and her unborn foal?

A novel treatment technique for correcting flexural deformities in foals showed promise in a recent study.

Fats increase energy density of diets and are necessary to metabolize fat-soluble vitamins.
Researchers have identified and are studying a gene mutation linked to altered gait in horses.

Understanding broodmares’ nutrient requirements can make developing a feeding program a less daunting task.
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