Recent News for Breeding and Reproduction
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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
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Mules' Role as Shedders in California EHV-1 Outbreak
January 19, 2013
While equal percentages of horses and mules were exposed to EHV-1, no mules developed neurologic disease.... Read More
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Hawthorne EHV-1 Quarantine Lifted; Oaklawn Ban Still in Effect
January 17, 2013
The EHV-1 quarantine has been lifted but Oaklawn Park is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.... Read More
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Detailed Instructions to Mate Mares Postpartum (AAEP 2012)
January 14, 2013
Several important factors must be considered before deciding whether to breed a mare on a foal heat.... Read More
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The Miniature Horse: More Than Just a Smaller Horse
January 13, 2013
Miniature Horses are more susceptible to some health problems than their larger counterparts.... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, Third Quarter 2012
January 11, 2013
Diseases reported include contagious equine metritis, equine herpesvirus, piroplasmosis, and more.... Read More
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Commentary: Australian Case Rekindles Debate on AI in Thoroughbreds
January 11, 2013
The debate over AI in the Thoroughbreds has been around just about as long as the practice itself.... Read More
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Univ. of Edinburgh Online Equine Nutrition Course Begins Jan. 28
January 11, 2013
More than 10,000 individuals have already signed up to take part in the course on horse nutrition.... Read More
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A Forage-Only Diet for Young Horses in Training Evaluated
January 11, 2013
Researchers found that high-energy forage diets provided adequate nutrition for young horses in training.... Read More
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LDAF Monitoring Horses Imported from Illinois
January 08, 2013
Owners must provide health certificates to the La. State Veterinarian's Office prior to the animal's entry.... Read More
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Operation Gelding Castrates 208 Stallions in 2012
January 06, 2013
Almost 600 stallions have been castrated since the Operation Gelding program was first in August 2010.... Read More
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Ky. Restricts Horse Movement from Ill. Due to EHV-1 Outbreak
January 04, 2013
All horses entering Kentucky from Illinois must have an entry permit issued by the KDA.... Read More
