Breeding and Reproduction

Horse breeding from planning through foal care

Neurologic Problems in the Foal

Nothing disrupts the joy of foal ownership like the observation of potential problems: A disinterest in nursing, a depressed attitude, strange mannerisms, or seizures could mean a foal is suffering from some serious neurologic problems. During a

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Researchers Examine the Secret Life of Equine Embryos

A mare’s pregnancy might not seem that complicated on the surface, but her relationship with the embryo and its adjacent parts–in total, the conceptus–is remarkably complex. In order to prevent early embryonic loss, the conceptus must interrupt her

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EHV-1 Quarantine of Two New Jersey Farms Lifted

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher announced May 6 that the state Department of Agriculture (DOA) has lifted quarantines at Overbrook and Tourelay Farms in Colts Neck, which have restricted horse movement in and out of the two

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New Strain of Bacterium Identified in a Mare

Depending on a mare’s reproductive conformation and breeding history, she could have any number of bad bugs in her reproductive tract that might hinder conception. As if there weren’t enough bacteria to worry about, a research team in Germany has

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