Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Prepubic tendon rupture is an uncommon but serious condition in late pregnancy that may have a poor prognosis and can result in death of the mare and fetus.
Veterinarians perform this common surgical procedure on broodmares to help keep the reproductive tract clean.
The Pasco County horse has not traveled recently and lives at a private facility.
Serious complications are uncommon in equine pregnancies, but when they occur the consequences can be devastating. Here are 6 high-risk scenarios to watch for.
The Oakland County premises has cleared the 21-day clear-test hurdle.
Five horses were exposed at the private facility.
The release clears the index case, as well as its Ventura County facility and 32 additional horses housed there.
The affected horse remains under quarantine at a California veterinary hospital.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture states no additional cases were reported among exposed horses.
Dr. Laurie Lawrence of the University of Kentucky describes recent equine nutrition research from her lab, from deciphering forage composition to monitoring obesity. She also shares common misconceptions about feeding horses.
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.
A study found inflammatory response in horses depends not on the deworming drug used but rather on the parasites present at the time of treatment.
Does your horse need a dollop, dab, pinch, or peck? Learn to formulate a diet based on your horse’s age, body condition, and health status.
Thirty-two horses at a boarding facility remain under quarantine following exposure.
An additional 75 horses were exposed and are under quarantine.
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