Recent News for Breeding and Reproduction

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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

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Santa Barbara Co., Calif., Horse Positive for EHV-1

March 26, 2013

A Santa Barbara County, Calif., gelding has tested positive for non-neuropathogenic EHV-1. ... Read More

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EHV-1 Identified in Gallatin County, Mont., Horse

March 25, 2013

A 6-year-old mare in Gallatin County, Mont., has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1)... Read More

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Montana Horse Diagnosed with EHV-1

March 22, 2013

A horse in Flathead County developed neurologic clinical signs after attending a local event.... Read More

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Genetic Basis for Establishment of EAV Carrier State

March 22, 2013

New research suggests genetic factors play a role in determining stallion susceptibility to EAV infection.... Read More

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Illinois EHV-1: Horses Recovering at Boarding Stable

March 21, 2013

Three horses were euthanized at the EHV-1 affected farm while the remaining affected horses are recovering.... Read More

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Ocala EHV-1: Four More Quarantines Released

March 20, 2013

Officials released four additional EHV-1 quarantines connected to the HITS facility in Ocala on March 20. ... Read More

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Keep Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) In Mind

March 20, 2013

Horses worldwide face a serious threat from equine herpesvirus (EHV), a common cause of respiratory disease.... Read More

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Utah EHV-1: Two Quarantines to be Lifted

March 20, 2013

The Utah state veterinarian's office plans to lift EHV-1 quarantines at two of seven locations March 20.... Read More

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Second Quebec Horse Euthanized Due to EHV-1

March 20, 2013

A second horse was euthanized, but currently no additional horses are showing signs of EHV-1.... Read More

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San Diego County, Calif., Horse Tests Positive for EHV-1

March 19, 2013

A California stallion tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1). ... Read More

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Triaging Acute Equine Neurologic Emergencies

March 19, 2013

One veterinarian reviewed the steps in triaging acute equine neurologic emergencies in the field.... Read More