Recent News for Stallion Care and Problems
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International Equine Disease Report, Fourth Quarter 2011
April 09, 2012
Reported included diseases contagious equine metritis, equine influenza, strangles, and equine herpesvirus.... Read More
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Processing High- and Low-Quality Semen in Horses (AAEP 2011)
April 03, 2012
Using cooled-shipped semen to breed mares is a common practice, but not all spermatozoa tolerate cooling well.... Read More
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Acupuncture Use in Equine Reproduction (AAEP 2011)
March 25, 2012
Studies in human medicine are yielding promising results to support aucpuncture use in equine reproduction.... Read More
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Assisted Equine Reproduction Horse Course Archived
March 14, 2012
Foss explained a number of scientifically advanced assisted reproduction techniques and relayed how they work.... Read More
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New Test for Horses with Retained Testicles (AAEP 2011)
March 09, 2012
The team measured anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood to successfully diagnose chryptorchidism.... Read More
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AAEP Release Guidelines on Equine Venereal Disease Control
February 15, 2012
The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.... 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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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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Stored Semen Processing Method Evaluated
January 13, 2012
A scaled-up single layer centrifugation method improved stored semen quality.... 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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Nutraceuticals to Enhance Stallion Fertility?
October 26, 2011
Research has shown that some dietary changes have a beneficial effect on semen quality and stallion fertility.... Read More
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UK Graduate Spotlight: Katheryn Cerny
October 22, 2011
Katheryn Cerny will complete her master's in veterinary science at the University of Kentucky in early 2012.... Read More
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Ergot Alkaloids' Effects on Colts and Stallions
October 18, 2011
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions' and colts' fertility.... Read More
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Dirty or Shy?
October 01, 2011
I rescued a gelding earlier this year, and I have noticed he has some weird tendencies when urinating. ... Read More
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Study: Pentoxifylline's Effect on Semen Quantity and Quality
September 18, 2011
Equine semen quality and quantity were not significantly improved with pentoxifylline administration.... Read More
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Leading Sire Stud Fees: Breeding to Sell
September 18, 2011
The UK College of Agricultural Economics program examines leading Thoroughbred sire stud fees.... Read More
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Mysterious Swelling
September 01, 2011
My horse has a swollen 24-inch "vein" on the middle of his underbelly and all the way up to his genitals...... Read More
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Arizona Stallion Reported Positive for CEM
July 26, 2011
A stallion in Arizona has tested positive for contagious equine metrititis (CEM), a sexually transmitted ... ... Read More
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French EVA Outbreak Stabilizing
July 12, 2011
A stallion, several mares, and a foal have tested positive for equine viral arteritis at two French Lusitano... Read More
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International Equine Disease Report, First Quarter 2011
July 07, 2011
The International Collating Center, Newmarket, United Kingdom, and other sources reported the following ... Read More
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Italian Dourine Outbreak Continues
June 26, 2011
World animal health officials are monitoring the spread of an outbreak of the equine venereal disease dourine ... Read More
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Animal Health Officials Monitoring Dourine in Italy
June 15, 2011
World animal health officials are investigating two confirmed cases of the equine venereal disease dourine ... Read More
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Harness Racing's Effect on Fertility
June 05, 2011
According to the results of a new study, it's unlikely that racing has an effect (either positive or negative)... Read More
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Contagious Equine Metritis Detected in South Africa
May 14, 2011
Two cases of contagious equine metritis (CEM) have been confirmed in the South African province of Gauteng, ... Read More
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Vaccinating Pregnant Mares for Equine Viral Arteritis
April 24, 2011
In the event of an equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, is it safe to vaccinate your pregnant mare so she develops the immunity she needs to prevent infection and resulting abortion? The results of a recent collaborative study completed by ... Read More
