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Spotlight Equine: UK Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory Offers Tests to Public

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment November 23, 2010

Genetics is one of the many research focus areas at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center. A subset of this emphasis area is the Animal Genetic Testing and Research Laboratory (AGTRL), which allows horse owners to investigate their horses’ DNA and offers a range of tests to the public, including those for genetic disorders and coat color patterns.

Thoroughbreds: Freshman Sire Stud Fees

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 23, 2010

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s agricultural economics program is helping provide state-of-the-art financial tools to the Thoroughbred industry.

Feeding Broodmares in Fall and Winter

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 17, 2010

For many years horse owners and veterinarians thought the nutrient needs of pregnant mares increased only at the end of gestation. But new research shows that pregnant mares’ nutrient needs increase as early as the fifth month of gestation.

Diagnosing Disorders of Sexual Development in Horses: Male or Female?

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment October 16, 2010

Fertility issues in the horse can stem from multiple causes. One cause in mares is due to a disorder of sexual development (DSD) whereby the sex chromosome complement (genotype, or genetic code) is abnormal and does not agree with the external appearance of the horse (phenotype, or observable characteristics).

Equine Fetal Life/Placenta

Donald Schlafer, DVM September 24, 2010

Dr. Donald Schlafer of Cornell University discusses the equine fetus and placenta.

The Pregnant Mare and Perinatology: 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction Recap

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment September 22, 2010

The 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction July 26-30 at the University of Kentucky was presented in four sessions: the non-pregnant mare, the stallion, conception and early development, and the pregnant mare and perinatology.

Visiting Scientists Target Endometritis

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment September 20, 2010

Mette Christoffersen, DVM, and Morten Petersen, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACT, both from the University of Copenhagen, and Pauline Peugent, a French student working on her master’s degree, have spent several months in Lexington researching equine reproduction.

Foal ‘Stealing’

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB September 1, 2010

Our pregnant mare thinks another mare’s colt is hers. Is it common for pregnant mares to adopt others’ foals?

University of Kentucky Hosts International Symposium on Equine Reproduction

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment August 18, 2010

More than 300 equine reproduction specialists from 31 countries convened recently at the University of Kentucky for the 10th International Symposium on Equine Reproduction (ISER).

Lawsonia intracellularis

Nathan M. Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, CHT August 12, 2010

Lawsonia intracellularis bacteria can cause intestinal disease in horses, pigs, and other species worldwide. The syndrome in horses is often called equine proliferative enteropathy, or EPE.

Weaning Horses

Lucas Pantaleon, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM August 3, 2010

Weaning can be quite stressful for foals, mares, and their owners.

Stallion Management: Excerpt from Breeders’ Guide to Mare, Foal & Stallion Care

Multiple Authors July 24, 2010

General considerations for good stallion management are maintenance of the stallion in excellent health and a stress-free environment that promotes normal sexual behavior and sperm production.

Foaling

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc July 1, 2010

Foaling, also referred to as parturition, is the process of a mare giving birth to a foal. Foaling occurs approximately 338 to 345 days from the last breeding date; however, this time period can range from 320 to 365 days or more.

EVA and EHV-1 Research a Focus at the Gluck Equine Research Center

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment June 23, 2010

Equine arteritis virus (EVA) and equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) are the two main topics of research for Udeni Balasuriya, BVSc, MS, PhD, associate professor of virology at the Gluck Equine Research Center.

Deworming

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 1, 2010

Deworming is an essential part of managing your horse’s overall health. This free fact sheet is a general guide to deworming your horse, including common parasites, dewormer options, parasite control via manure management, proper scheduling and more.

Vaccinating Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc May 1, 2010

Vaccinating horses is generally considered to be the most cost-effective method of preventing infectious diseases; however, vaccines do have limitations.