Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Researchers recently studied the genetics of white leg and face markings, and they’ve learned that these features are the result of complex genetic processes.
Horses rely far more on chemical messages in the air than on their relatively indistinct eyesight.
Pasture breeding mares is something of a dying art in the equine industry. Yet this technique can bring with it benefits for breeders large and small.
Officials drew blood from horses in a third quarantined barn Dec. 5, with test results expected Dec. 10.
During pregnancy, a broodmare’s body and hormones go through many changes. And the endocrine changes associated with pregnancy might actually increase the mare’s risk of developing laminitis.
Here are just a few highlights from the comprehensive equine sessions at this year’s ACT Conference.
Two barns at Parx Racing are under quarantine as a result of a positive test for equine herpesvirus.
Dr. Patricia Sertich will review mare anatomy, physiology, and abnormalities known to cause behavior changes.
Breeding your mare will likely cost much more than just the stud fee.
Many true geldings retain stallion-like behaviors.
While EMPF is considered a rare disease, researchers found that it appears to be related to a very common one.
Researchers recently accepted the challenge of producing onager foals via artificial insemination.
The AQHA has asked a federal court to stay clone registrations pending the outcome of an appeal.
The events will feature lectures on university programs, equine reproduction, and horse management issues.
Oxytocin injections allowed the corpus luteum to keep producing progesterone and the mare to stay out of heat.
Neurologic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) has recently been reported at two premises in northwestern Wyoming.
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