Horse breeding from planning through foal care
When should veterinarians use kerosene in broodmares? How should they administer it? Two equine reproduction experts answer these questions and more.
Learn about the nutritional needs of a mare with a foal at her side as she gets started back into work.
Supporting your new foal’s gut microbiome from Day 1 can have a lasting impact on his lifelong health and immunity.
Equip your mare with the nutrition, vaccines, fitness, and foaling environment she needs to
promote a successful parturition and a healthy foal.
What genes and coat colors are more likely to result in a spooky or reactive horse? Experts explain what we know about equine genetics and behavior.
Taking these steps might help protect your mare and her foal.
Decipher fact vs. fiction when it comes to the complicated world of feeding horses.
A variety of conditions can impact a stallion’s fertility, from inherited to acquired. Here’s why they occur and how to prevent them.
An equine behavior expert offers advice on raising and training an orphan foal to reduce future unwanted behaviors.
New research might lead to a vaccine for this highly contagious disease.
One expert explains the pros and cons of vaccinating your horse against EHV-1.
A nutrition expert offers advice for ensuring free-fed horses don’t overeat hay.
If your broodmare is overweight and/or has metabolic problems, her foal could be at risk. Here’s how you can keep both horses safe during pregnancy.
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? There are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
Leading researchers from around the world share their findings on this common joint disease of young horses.
Learn about feeding basics, from hydration and forage to feeds and supplements, so you can make the best nutritional choices for your horse.
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