Recent News for Breeding and Reproduction
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Five Factors that Impact Gestation, Foaling (AAEP 2012)
February 19, 2013
One veterinarian describes five factors that can negatively impact pregnancy and how to respond to them.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Goes for Short Walk
February 18, 2013
While still in serious condition, she was able to go for a short walk and able to eat a small amount of grass.... Read More
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Understanding Healthy Foals' Caloric Requirements (AAEP 2012)
February 15, 2013
Foal nutrition can be complicated, making it important for owners to understand newborns' nutritional needs.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Remains in Serious Condition
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra remains in serious condition Feb. 14 after undergoing surgery yesterday. ... Read More
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Contraceptive Vaccine for Wild Horses, Burros Gains EPA Registration
February 14, 2013
The equine immunocontraceptive vaccine has been approved for use in adult female wild horses and burros.... Read More
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Rachel Alexandra Has Post-Foaling Surgery
February 14, 2013
Rachel Alexandra is in serious condition after undergoing surgery Feb. 13, according to owner Barbara Banke.... Read More
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Foals Without Suckle-Swallow Reflex Need Nutritional Support (AAEP 2012)
February 14, 2013
Dysphagic foals require immediate, specialized care to ensure they begin life without a nutritional deficit. ... Read More
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Eastern Tent Caterpillar Outlook for Spring 2013
February 13, 2013
Experts report that the eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch will likely begin in mid-March in Central Kentucky.... Read More
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USDA Issues Rule on Importing Horses from CEM-Affected Countries
February 13, 2013
APHIS took this action after reviewing probable causes of CEM outbreaks in the United States.... Read More
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California Mare Tests Positive for Contagious Equine Metritis
February 13, 2013
A 17-year-old Lusitano mare from California has been confirmed positive for contagious equine metritis.... Read More
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Timing of Gelding
February 12, 2013
Is there any loss of body size or development from early gelding?... Read More
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Study: Condition the Genes and the Horse for Competition
February 11, 2013
Researchers suggest horse genes need to prepare for high performance-associated stress.... Read More
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EHV-1 Positive Horse in Colorado Recuperates, Returns Home to Texas
February 08, 2013
Authorities have released all quarantine and hold orders related to a horse that tested positive for EHV-1.... Read More
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Feeding Orphan Foals (AAEP 2012)
February 07, 2013
Orphan foals require special care from the start, especially when it comes to their nutritional needs.... Read More
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Stallion Fertility Fine Following Removal of One Testicle (AAEP 2012)
February 06, 2013
Researchers found that stallions can still lead productive lives as studs with only one testis.... Read More
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Metabolic Syndrome Dangerous for Pregnant Mares (AAEP 2012)
February 05, 2013
Equine metabolic syndrome can put pregnant mares in an especially precarious in situation.... Read More
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Top Medicine Studies of 2012 (AAEP 2012)
February 04, 2013
Dr. Stephen Reed recaps studies on endocrinology, neurologic and muscle disorders, foal health, and more.... Read More
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Understanding the OIE's Role in Disease Prevention
February 02, 2013
The World Organization for Animal Health’s (OIE) standards help prevent the spread of infectious disease.... Read More
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EHV-1 Confirmed in Horse at National Western Stock Show Rodeo
January 29, 2013
Colorado animal health authorities have placed a quarantine on seven horses including the index case.... Read More
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'Cheap 'n' Easy' Method for Evaluating Stallion Sperm Described (AAEP 2012)
January 27, 2013
Researchers studied the use of Dip Quick stain for examining sperm morphology with positive results.... Read More
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What's in an OIE Reference Laboratory?
January 25, 2013
There are 236 OIE reference laboratories covering 112 animal diseases, including equine-specific ailments.... Read More
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Using Mature Hay for Bedding: Potential for Tall Fescue Toxicity
January 24, 2013
Ergovaline levels over 200 ppb (parts per billion) in mature hay can cause fescue toxicity in pregnant mares.... Read More
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Two N.J. Horse Farms Quarantined for Neurologic EHV-1
January 23, 2013
Tests confirmed a horse from a Gladstone farm contracted the neurologic form of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1).... Read More
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UKVDL Leptospirosis Update, January 2013
January 23, 2013
The UKVDL has confirmed 11 leptospirosis abortions so far in the 2012-2013 reproductive season. ... Read More
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Responsible Horse Breeders Council Formed
January 21, 2013
Council members will work to discourage overbreeding and to promote responsible horse ownership.... Read More
