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Understanding Mare and Foal Behavior (AAEP 2012)
A behaviorist describes mare and foal behavior and how to avoid perpetuating undesirable orphan foal behavior.
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Fescue Grass Toxicity in Broodmares
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.
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New Test Helps Vets Diagnose Placentitis in Pregnant Mares
Vets might be able to determine if some mares are at risk of late-term abortion by conducting a blood test.
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TOBA Breeding Clinic Concludes in Lexington
June 03, 2013
Presentations topics ranged from the physiological details of reproduction and foaling to diets and nutrition.... Read More
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2013 Update on Nocardioform Placentitis in Kentucky Mares
May 27, 2013
Subsequent to the nocardioform placentitis surge in 2011, research in this field has progressed. ... Read More
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Understanding Mare and Foal Behavior (AAEP 2012)
May 22, 2013
A behaviorist describes mare and foal behavior and how to avoid perpetuating undesirable orphan foal behavior.... Read More
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Fescue Grass Toxicity in Broodmares
May 19, 2013
During the breeding and foaling season, lush fescue pastures could create problems for pregnant mares.... Read More
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New Test Helps Vets Diagnose Placentitis in Pregnant Mares
May 06, 2013
Vets might be able to determine if some mares are at risk of late-term abortion by conducting a blood test.... Read More
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Gluck Researchers Study Ways to Advance Breeding Season
April 25, 2013
Researchers recently investigated two ways to help advance the breeding season in mares. ... Read More
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Common Mare Problems During and After Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 18, 2013
Common foaling problems include red bag delivery, difficult birth, and retained fetal membranes.... Read More
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Possibly Protective Broodmare
April 16, 2013
How do I deal with a mare that is so protective she will not let me near her or the foal?... Read More
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Top Reasons for Early Embryonic Death Described (AAEP 2012)
April 14, 2013
One veterinarian says many cases of early embryonic death (EED) are probably not preventable.... Read More
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Beware of Problems up to Two Weeks after Foaling (AAEP 2012)
April 10, 2013
Potentially life-threatening postpartum complications in the mare can arise for up to two weeks after foaling.... Read More
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Subfertile Mares Need Conscientious Monitoring (AAEP 2012)
April 06, 2013
One researcher describes how practitioners can monitor pregnant mares to minimize reproductive losses.... Read More
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Helping Pregnant Mares' Final Month be Fruitful (AAEP 2012)
April 03, 2013
One researcher says there are five major problems to consider during the final month of a mare's pregnancy.... Read More
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Researchers Study Early Postpartum Breeding in Horses
April 01, 2013
Researchers evaluated the impact of postpartum breeding date on pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and foaling rates.... Read More
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Study: Acupuncture Doesn't Impact Ovulation (AAEP 2012)
March 18, 2013
Ovulation in healthy mares was not impacted by acupuncture in this study.... Read More
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Top Equine Reproduction Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
March 14, 2013
Dr. Pat McCue gives a rundown on a number of 2012's practical equine reproductive studies.... Read More
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Treating Fungal Infections in Mares (AAEP 2012)
March 12, 2013
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of fungal uterine infections are necessary for a positive outcome.... Read More
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Tips for Keeping Mares in Foal (AAEP 2012)
March 07, 2013
Proper and timely intervention can mean the difference between a live foal and a lost one. ... Read More
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Diet's Effect on Broodmare Lactation Described (AAEP 2012)
February 20, 2013
Supporting broodmares' overall and nutritional health during lactation is especially crucial.... Read More
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Five Factors that Impact Gestation, Foaling (AAEP 2012)
February 19, 2013
One veterinarian describes five factors that can negatively impact pregnancy and how to respond to them.... Read More
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Outlook for Spring 2013
February 13, 2013
Experts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March in Central Kentucky.... Read More
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Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
February 05, 2013
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.... Read More
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Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares.... Read More
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Detailed Instructions to Mate Mares Postpartum (AAEP 2012)
January 14, 2013
Several important factors must be considered before deciding whether to breed a mare on a foal heat.... Read More
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The Miniature Horse: More Than Just a Smaller Horse
January 13, 2013
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts.... Read More
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Problem Breeding Mare Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
December 30, 2012
Attendees discussed anovulatory follicles, ovulation induction agents, oviductal dysfunction, and more.... Read More
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Possibly Protective Broodmare
Q. I am concerned that my mare might be so protective that she won't let me near her or her foal. How will I deal with that?
EPM and Pregnancy
Q. I know there are many treatments available for equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM), but are there any that are safe for use in pregnant mares? Would sulfadiazine/pyrimethamine (Rebalance) be a safer option over either of these?
Premature Partuition
Q. We have a 19-year-old broodmare that bagged up and developed edema (fluid swelling) on her belly starting nearly six weeks before her due date. Her prospective due date is June 1. She bagged up on April 9. What could this be a sign of?
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