Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Acid detergent fiber and neutral detergent fiber measurements can help you decide if hay is good for your easier keeper, broodmare, or growing foal.
Bacterial endometritis that is refractory to traditional antimicrobial treatment is a significant challenge to the equine breeding industry. Fortunately, several therapeutic options are currently available to clinicians for the treatment of biofilm-associated endometritis in horses.
The accelerometer is designed to detect subtle restlessness, the researchers said. Small movements, such as weight-shifting or minor head-bobbing, could be caused by distress related to the first stage of parturition, they said.
EHV-1 can spread between horses before they show any signs of infection, creating a potential perfect storm for a significant disease outbreak. An infectious disease expert shares steps you can take to stop disease spread.
It’s one of the most common questions an owner asks: What should I feed my horse? Equine nutritionists look both to research and their own experience to find an answer, but oftentimes the most appropriate one is, “Well, it depends.” Here are some points they might take into account.
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In this two-part presentation from the University of Kentucky, learn about “Research Into Managing Horses and Cattle on Fescue Pastures” from Dr. Jamie Mathews and “Grazing Mares on Novel Endophyte Fescue” from Dr. Karen McDowell.
The Bardigiano’s small population—only a few thousand animals—has led to risky levels of inbreeding that threaten the breed’s long-term existence. But with a research-based breeding program in place, scientists believe the breed can be saved.
The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 8th Annual UK Equine Showcase in conjunction with an Equine Vet Continuing Education session (formerly known as the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course) Jan. 25-26, 2019.
When during gestation should a pregnant mare’s diet change? An equine nutritionist weighs in.
Find out what effect a mare’s weight and, ultimately, energy or calorie intake can have on her efficiency as a broodmare and on her foal.
Researchers have confirmed that, by following a few recently described steps, veterinarians can sex fetuses over a much longer time period than previously though and without clipping or sedating mares.
Fats serve many important functions for horses, from increasing calorie consumption to reducing gastric ulcer severity.
A barn was released from an EHV-1 quarantine, but is the risk for disease transmission gone? A veterinarian weighs in.
Top tweets and take-homes from Monday’s educational sessions on topics including saddle fit and mare reproduction.
Dr. Sian Durward-Akhust’s research is aimed at helping veterinary professionals understand genetic variants and allow them to group genetically similar patients together, ultimately improving management options and treatment outcomes.
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