Horse breeding from planning through foal care
This can pose a problem for mare owners working with a limited breeding window due to the short lifespan of the mare’s oocyte and the stallion’s sperm.
On Jan. 16 a horse recently admitted to the hospital for non-neurologic signs tested positive for EHV-1.
Diagnostic evaluation begins with a neurologic exam to localize the lesion and continues with more focused testing.
Dr. Elizabeth Santschi recaps research on hock injections, nerve blocks, castration, osteochondral lesions, and more.
Dr. Regina Turner recaps research on endometritis, factors affecting pregnancy rates, treating placentitis, and more.
This yellow, amber, or orange iris found in some Paso Finos seems to have no association with eye or vision problems.
Presentation topics will include metabolic issues, breeding, melanoma, lameness in prepurchase exams, and more.
Researchers have found yet another genetic variation responsible for yet-unexplained white spotting.
Listen to audio features on equine learning, behavior, dentistry, metabolic syndrome, parasites, and more.
Horses secrete more insulin during winter, which could pose problems for some pregnant mares, researchers say.
Sixteen horses at one King County facility have tested positive for EHV-1, seven of which have been euthanized.
Where can I order the PZP vaccine (porcine zona pelucida, used for fertility control in some animals)?
Lecture topics will include parasitology, gastric ulcers, fescue management, respiratory conditions, and more.
Foal Patrol’s webcams will allow the public to view real-time streams of mares during pregnancy through foaling.
The affected 13-year-old Haflinger gelding is not exhibiting neurologic signs of disease at this time.
Blood samples revealed a 21% positive rate in breeding stallions compared to 6.7% in sport horses.
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