Recent News for Breeding and Reproduction
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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
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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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Weather, Economy Cause Tough Times for English Horse Owners
May 06, 2013
A combination of inclement weather and a suffering economy are creating tough times for English horse owners.... 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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Alternate Way To Castrate Horses Promoted, Critiqued
May 05, 2013
In an attempt to abrogate castration-related complications, veterinarians developed a laparoscopic procedure.... Read More
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BLM Researching Wild Mare Spayings
May 03, 2013
The BLM is studying the spaying of fertile wild mares in order to control wild horse population growth.... 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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Researchers Study European Sport Horses' Paternal Lines
April 30, 2013
Researchers are studying multiple parts of the Y chromosome to determine how modern sport horses came to be.... 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
