Recent News for Mare Care and Problems
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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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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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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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Vernon Downs EHV-1: At Least Four Horses Affected
May 06, 2013
Laboratory tests indicate at least four horses stabled at Vernon Downs are positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed at Vernon Downs
May 06, 2013
Officials implemented a quarantine at Vernon Downs in New York after confirming a case of EHV-1 on May 4. ... 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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EHV-1 Confirmed in Ontario Horse
April 30, 2013
Neurotrophic equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) was recently confirmed in Wellington County, Ontario, Canada. ... Read More
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Prolonged Gestation: Is Fescue Toxicosis a Possibility?
April 30, 2013
My mare was bred more than 390 days ago and still has not foaled. Is it possible she has grass poisoning?... Read More
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Commentary: Biosecurity for Infectious Disease Control
April 27, 2013
Controlling and preventing diseases through biosecurity has only come to the forefront in the past 20 years.... Read More
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Equine Neurologic Disease
April 25, 2013
The accurate diagnosis of equine neurologic disease is important for several reasons.... 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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AAEP, AHC Partner to Prevent Equine Disease Outbreaks
April 25, 2013
The organizations are leading the charge to track and provide information on equine disease threats.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2012
April 23, 2013
Reported diseases include contagious equine metritis, strangles, influenza, equine herpesvirus, and more.... 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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EHV-1 Confirmed in Clark Co., Nev., Horse
April 17, 2013
A single horse in Clark County, Nev., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... 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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Novel Use of Stems Cells in Horses Reported (AAEP 2012)
April 13, 2013
Stem cells and other biologic therapies could have reproductive applications in horses, one researcher says.... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Last Quarantine Released
April 12, 2013
The last of the quarantines imposed on several farms due to a recent EHV-1 outbreak were released April 10.... Read More
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Santa Barbara Co., Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
April 10, 2013
Officials reported the gelding had tested positive for EHV-1 on March 25.... 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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Utah EHV-1: All Quarantines Lifted
April 09, 2013
All quarantines related to the EHV-1 outbreak in Cache County that began in late February have been lifted. ... Read More
