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Acyline to Suppress Stallion Testosterone Levels

Alexandra Beckstett May 1, 2016

Researchers determined that acyline can reduce stallion testosterone concentrations to as low as those of geldings.

Can Stalled Stallions Interact Socially?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 29, 2016

Stallions with access to each other through stall walls interacted frequently with a “surprisingly low” injury rate.

Scent’s Influence on Breeding Stallions

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 15, 2016

Study stallions bred quickest if they had the scent of urine from mares in heat on their nostrils.

Urine Trouble: Freezing Contaminated Stallion Semen

When Nature Meets Science: Breeding With Frozen Semen

Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA April 14, 2016

What you need to know and expect when using this breeding method.

The Importance of Postmortem Exams on Aborted Fetuses

Alexandra Beckstett April 9, 2016

Post-mortem exams are crucial to determine what caused the abortion. Here’s what your veterinarian will look for.

Stallion Collection Schedules Affect Mare Pregnancy Rates

Study: Stallion Semen Integrity Varies by Season

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA April 6, 2016

The month of the year appears to have a significant impact on several parameters of collected semen in stallions.

AAEP Announces Summer Continuing Education for Vets

Edited Press Release March 24, 2016

Seminar topics include imaging the equine neck, reproduction, and soft-tissue injuries in performance horses.

Managing Castration Complications in the Field

Erica Larson March 8, 2016

For gelding, postoperative problems can range from mild swelling to devastating intestinal prolapse.

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Sport Horse Reproduction: Challenges and Solutions

Etta Agan Bradecamp, DVM, Dipl. ACT, ABVP February 29, 2016

Equine reproduction specialist Dr. Etta Bradecamp overviews obstacles related to breeding performance mares and stallions.

Practical In-House Epididymal Semen Collection

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 14, 2016

Cryopreserved epididymal sperm can be valuable if a stallion will be castrated or if he dies unexpectedly.

Stallion Reproductive Disorders: Focus on Hemospermia

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 13, 2016

Reproductive tract injuries can result in the presence of blood in a stallion’s ejaculate, called hemospermia.

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Practical Reproduction Studies of 2015

Alexandra Beckstett February 2, 2016

A recap of studies on topics ranging from prostaglandin treatment of mares to semen quality in stallions.

International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2015

Equine Disease Quarterly January 1, 2016

Confirmed diseases include vesicular stomatitis, herpesvirus, influenza, Getah virus, and strangles, among others.

Researchers Study Light’s Impact on Young Thoroughbreds

Katie Navarra December 6, 2015

Longer light exposure appears to have numerous effects, from prompting coat shedding to increasing bone mineral density.

Maximizing Cooled and Frozen Semen’s Fertility

Erica Larson December 1, 2015

Learn about the steps vets and stallion managers can take to help improve the quality of cooled and frozen semen.

The Carrier Stallion's Role in Disease Transmission

What Impacts Stallions’ Sperm Output?

Erica Larson November 27, 2015

Understanding which factors hinder sperm production can help managers and vets take steps to help improve fertility.

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