Recent News for Breeding Basics
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AQHA to Offer Coat Color Tests
February 29, 2012
The coat color genetic tests include a panel test, individual color tests, and gray zygosity test.... Read More
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Recombinant Hormones Make Mares Cycle in Winter (AAEP 2011)
February 17, 2012
Researchers reported success with inducing ovulation in winter anestrous mares via a new hormone therapy.... Read More
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Quarter Horse Genome Sequenced
February 17, 2012
Researchers recently finished sequencing the genome of an 18-year-old Quarter Horse mare called Sugar.... Read More
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2012 Horse Genome Workshop a Success
February 15, 2012
Program topics included the genetics involved in cribbing, equine genome comparisons, and more.... Read More
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Teaching Novice Stallions to Use a Dummy Mount (AAEP 2011)
February 13, 2012
The time required to train a stallion to use a dummy mount can range from few days to several weeks.... Read More
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Researchers Identify Ancestral Mother of Modern Horses
February 06, 2012
"Equine Eve," the ancestral mother of all modern horses, probably lived about 140,000 years ago.... Read More
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AQHA Offers Genetic Disease Panel Test
February 06, 2012
The test will screen for five potentially fatal genetic diseases often found in Quarter Horses.... Read More
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Prevalence of L.intracellularis on Farms (AAEP 2011)
February 05, 2012
The overall seroprevalence was 68% on all farms tested, with levels on individual farms ranging from 14-100%.... Read More
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Proper Use of Antibiotics for Uterine Infections (AAEP 2011)
February 01, 2012
Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.... Read More
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Researcher Receives Grant to Study 'Tiger Eye' in Paso Finos
January 29, 2012
A favorable trait, the "tiger eye" iris color is a yellow-orange shade believed to be unique to Paso Finos.... Read More
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Breeding Soundness Exams for Stallions
January 27, 2012
A stallion must be in good physical condition and not overweight at the start of the breeding season.... Read More
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Handling Dystocia on the Farm (AAEP 2011)
January 24, 2012
Owners or caretakers should be prepared for emergencies when mares are scheduled to foal. ... Read More
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Genetic Testing Options Expanded for APHA Horses in 2012
January 01, 2012
Testing options include a comprehensive coat color package and a comprehensive disease diagnostic package.... Read More
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Genetics: What Does it All Mean?
January 01, 2012
Advances in the field of genetics are especially beneficial to those trying to understand equine disease.... Read More
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Early Pregnancy Loss
January 01, 2012
Could a gutteral pouch infection be the reason for a broodmare to lose an embryo at two months?... Read More
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Appropriate Breeding Age
January 01, 2012
What is the correct age to breed a mare for the first time? I have strongly c... Read More
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Understanding Epigenetics & Early Equine Fetal Development
January 01, 2012
Epigenetics explains inherited traits that might skip a generation or appear spontaneously.... Read More
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Genetic Selection for Equine Health and Performance
January 01, 2012
Understanding genetic determinants for health conditions can help us identify and manage predisposed horses.... Read More
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Hormone Therapy Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
December 29, 2011
Topics discussed included induction of ovulation, estrus behavior, and suppression in the performance horse.... Read More
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Late-Term Mare and Foal Care Webinar Now Archived
December 22, 2011
TheHorse.com's webinar on late-term mare and foal care is now available for viewing on demand.... Read More
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Mare and Foal Care: Free Webinar
December 08, 2011
Topics covered in the webinar will include late-term mare care, foaling, and newborn/young foal care.... Read More
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Endometritis in Mares Horse Course Archived
December 01, 2011
Learn about endometritis, what causes it, and what veterinarians can do to treat the condition.... Read More
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Artificial Insemination: What's New?
December 01, 2011
Precise timing and specialized tools are the mainstays of successful equine insemination.... Read More
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Horse Health Lecture Series Schedule Announced
November 25, 2011
Topics include foaling emergencies, equine strangles, hind limb lameness, and diagnosing neurologic horses.... Read More
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OC Researcher Named AAEP Past Presidents' Research Fellow
November 23, 2011
McCoy's research investigates genetic risk factors for the development of osteochondrosis (OC).... Read More
