Recent News for Breeding Basics
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UK Graduate Student Spotlight: Sydney Hughes
November 20, 2011
Sydney Hughes research has been on athletic performance of Thoroughbred foals born to mares with placentitis... Read More
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Study: Ocular Fluid Nitrate Concentrations in Foals
November 18, 2011
Researchers aimed to establish a reference range for ocular fluid nitrate/nitrite concentrations in dead foals... Read More
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Breeding the Newly Retired or Competition Stallion
October 31, 2011
Owners can take several steps to ensure a successful transition from athletic to breeding performance.... Read More
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Mare Response to Endometritis Treatment
October 22, 2011
In some mares chronic uterine inflammation is a persistent problem that can interfere with pregnancy.... Read More
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Researchers Examine Ancient Stallions' Genetic Diversity
October 17, 2011
New research indicates that ancient stallions were far more genetically diverse before domestication.... Read More
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The State of the Equine Genome Sequence
October 15, 2011
The first equine genome was sequence was completed in 2007, but what is the state of that sequence in 2011?... Read More
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Breeding Basics: The Mare's Reproductive Cycle
October 10, 2011
Christine Aurich, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECAR, composed a comprehensive report about mares' reproductive cycles.... Read More
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Study: 'Nanny' Horses Reduce Weaning Stress for Foals
October 03, 2011
Researchers found that the presence of "nanny" mares reduced the amount of weaning stress foals experienced.... Read More
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Selecting a Thoroughbred: The Role of Genetics
September 29, 2011
Researchers are learning what genes (when found or not found) could suggest about a Thoroughbred's potential.... Read More
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UKVDL Nocardioform Placentitis Study Update
September 24, 2011
The UKVDL reported an increased number of abortions and abnormal placentas due to nocardioform placentitis.... Read More
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Equine Genetics 101: Genetic Concepts and Applications
September 22, 2011
Learn about the basics of equine genetics and the different applications they have in equine performance.... Read More
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Science in the Mix: 'Pedigree Is Genetics'
September 09, 2011
The combination of genomics and pedigree theory hasn't come close to reaching its potential, speakers agreed.... Read More
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Genetics and Pedigree Go Head to Head
September 08, 2011
The first day of the Thoroughbred Genetics, Pedigree, and Performance Conference provided informative sessions... Read More
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Colic in Broodmares: Special Considerations
August 31, 2011
Peripartum colic is a common but sometimes life-threatening complication often seen in broodmares.... Read More
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Congenital Flexural Limb Deformities in Foals
August 27, 2011
University of Kentucky researchers examine the genetics of congenital flexural limb deformities in foals.... Read More
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Evaluating the Colicky Foal
August 26, 2011
Special considerations should be made when evaluating a colicky foal as opposed to an adult horse.... Read More
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Gluck Faculty to Speak at Thoroughbred Genetics Conference
August 20, 2011
Gluck faculty members will speak at the 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics, and Performance Conference.... Read More
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Myostatin Gene in Thoroughbreds: Further Research Completed
August 19, 2011
Researchers are working to understand the link between the myostatin gene and Thoroughbreds' racing potential.... Read More
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Mongolian Horse Genome Sequenced
August 13, 2011
Researchers from Inner Mongolia Agricultural University and BGI have sequenced the Mongolian horse genome.... Read More
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UC Davis to Partner with APHA for Genetic Testing
July 25, 2011
The APHA has introduced the University of California, Davis, as its official genetic testing provider. ... Read More
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Thoroughbred Genetics Conference Scheduled for Sept. 7-8
July 18, 2011
The 2011 Thoroughbred Pedigree, Genetics, and Performance Conference will be held Sept. 7-8 in Lexington, Ky.,... Read More
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Mare Gestation Calculator
May 10, 2011
Are you wondering when your pregnant mare will foal? Use our Mare Gestation Calculator to find out! ... Read More
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Cerebellar Abiotrophy: Not Just for Arabians?
May 10, 2011
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) might be able to jump the "breed barrier" and affect other types of horses.... Read More
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Researchers Examine the Secret Life of Equine Embryos
May 07, 2011
A mare's pregnancy might not seem that complicated on the surface, but her relationship with the embryo and its adjacent parts--in total, the conceptus--is remarkably complex. In order to prevent early embryonic loss, the conceptus must interrupt her... Read More
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Thoroughbred "Performance Genes" Further Examined in Study
April 28, 2011
The genetics behind the athletic performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been a popular area of research in the past few years. A large-scale study was carried out recently in Japan, the results of which corroborate those of previous studies:... Read More
