Recent News for Breeding and Reproduction
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Virgin Islands Horse Import Restrictions Lifted
June 16, 2013
Officials placed the restrictions after a horse in Puerto Rico tested positive for CEM. ... Read More
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EHV-1 Threat Cuts Park Stud's Breeding Season Short
June 15, 2013
Due to the recent EHV-1 outbreak at Woodbine, Park Stud has concluded the breeding season for its stallions. ... Read More
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Neurologic EHV-1 Confirmed at Woodbine Racetrack
June 12, 2013
Authorities have confirmed five EHV-1 cases in Barn 1 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.... Read More
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Effects of High Glycemic Meals on Young Horses' Growth
June 12, 2013
High and low glycemic meals have different effects on growth hormone secretion in young horses.... Read More
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Balancing Horse Movement and Disease Prevention
June 11, 2013
One researcher suggests some steps that could minimize disease risk without impeding horses’ travel.... Read More
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UC Davis Seeks Recipient Mare Donations
June 05, 2013
UC Davis is seeking donations of young, healthy mares for its teaching herd to serve as embryo recipients.... Read More
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Osteochondrosis in Yearlings and Future Racing Performance
June 05, 2013
The number and severity of lesions present could impact a horse's future racing performance.... Read More
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Canada EHV-1 Restrictions Partially Lifted
June 03, 2013
Officials have lifted the restrictions placed on one barn at the Campbellville Training Centre in Ontario.... Read More
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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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Oregon State Vet Offers Seasonal Advice to Horse Owners
June 02, 2013
Brad LeaMaster, DVM, PhD, advised owners to protect their horses against WNV and EHV-1 this spring.... Read More
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Daily Phosphorus Losses in Growing Horses Studied
June 02, 2013
Current feeding recommendations might be overestimating fecal inevitable phosphorus losses in growing horses.... Read More
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CEM Prompts Restrictions on Virgin Islands Horse Imports
May 30, 2013
Officials implemented equine import restrictions after CEM was confirmed in a horse in Puerto Rico.... Read More
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Equine Castration Complications Reviewed
May 28, 2013
Researchers found that, overall, complications associated with castration were mild in nature.... 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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Study: Pasturing Stallions Together is Possible
May 23, 2013
Long-term study results show that under certain conditions, stallions can successfully be pastured together.... 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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Authorities Monitoring EHV-1 Cases in Canada
May 21, 2013
Two Standardbred horses have tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... 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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TOBA to Offer Breeding Clinic in Lexington, May 31-June 2
May 19, 2013
Lecture topics will include planning a mating, nutrition, foaling, farm and pasture management, and more.... Read More
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Equine Guelph to Offer Equine Genetics Course
May 17, 2013
Equine Guelph will offer a 12-week equine genetics course in the fall of 2013. ... Read More
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Study: Not All Biosecurity Protocols Effective
May 16, 2013
Researchers say not all biosecurity protocols owners use will protect horses from infectious diseases.... Read More
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Spring Cleaning? Don't forget Sheath Cleaning
May 14, 2013
One veterinarian offers some tips on an often overlooked but extremely important task: sheath cleaning.... Read More
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First Clone-to-Clone Foal Produced
May 13, 2013
Cloning science advanced when the world’s first filly produced by a clone and out of a clone was born. ... Read More
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Vernon Downs EHV-1: One Horse Euthanized
May 08, 2013
One of three EHV-1 positive horses at Vernon Downs has been euthanized, a May 8 statement said.... Read More
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Recipient Mare Traits Passing On to Foals
May 07, 2013
Is there any proof or research available about the receiving mare's effect on the foal?... Read More
