Recent News for Breeding and Reproduction
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CFS Classification System Developed (AAEP 2012)
April 21, 2013
Researchers developed a uniform system for classifying cases of contracted foal syndrome (CFS).... 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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Horse Gaitedness: It's in the Genes
April 17, 2013
Swedish researchers discovered that genetic makeup affects locomotion patterns in horses.... 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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'Manual of Equine Neonatal Medicine,' 4th Edition, Published
April 14, 2013
The fourth edition has been completely updated and has several new sections added.... Read More
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UHC's Operation Gelding Program Continues Nationwide
April 14, 2013
Since the beginning of the year Operation Gelding has helped to castrate more than 85 horses in six states.... 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
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Introducing Mare and Foal to Other Horses
April 09, 2013
At what age is it safe to introduce a foal to the herd? Is there a recommended way for the introduction?... Read More
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Ocala EHV-1: Most Quarantines Released
April 08, 2013
The majority of the quarantines connected to an EHV-1 outbreak originating in Ocala, Fla., have been lifted.... Read More
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Hot Topics in Equine Reproduction
April 08, 2013
Researchers are continually making advancements to improve equine artificial insemination.... 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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Equine Coat Color Genetics 101
April 05, 2013
What's behind a horse's coat color? The answer lies in coat color genetics.... Read More
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San Diego County, Calif., EHV-1 Quarantine Released
April 04, 2013
A Warmblood stallion has been released from quarantine after two negative EHV-1 tests.... Read More
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Warren Co., N.J., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1
April 04, 2013
A 22-year-old Warren County horse was diagnosed with the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... 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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AHC, AAEP Issue Letter on Equine Disease Outbreaks
March 28, 2013
The AHC and the AAEP issued an open letter to the horse industry regarding U.S. equine disease outbreaks.... Read More
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Gluck Research Foundation Releases Fourth Research Report
March 28, 2013
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation published its 2012 Research Report in March. ... Read More
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Veterinary Team Managing EHV-1 Outbreak at Badminton
March 27, 2013
Veterinary experts are managing the EHV-1 outbreak at the site of England's Badminton Horse Trials.... Read More
