Recent News for Stallion Care and Problems
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Derby Winner War Emblem Has Another Fruitless Season at Stud
July 09, 2007
After five years of trying to coaxKentucky Derbywinner War Emblem into performing regular breeding duties, Shadai Stallion Station officials might be reaching the limit of their patience with the horse they purchased for about $17... Read More
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FEI Cancels Driving Event Due to EVA Outbreak in France
July 09, 2007
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI, the international body governing equestrian sport) has confirmed that the driving event scheduled in Les Haras du Pin in France on July 11 has been cancelled because of an outbreak of <A... Read More
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Hormones to Treat Cryptorchids
July 08, 2007
While giving hormones to colts might seem like a method of self-destruction, there really is a reason for it in some cases--such as for cryptorchids. These colts have at least one testicle that hasn't descended into the scrotum; normally... Read More
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Cryptorchidism in Horses
May 01, 2007
Cryptorchidism is a congenital condition (i.e., the individual is born with it) in which one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) of the testes fail to descend into the scrotum. A number of common terms have been used to describe cryptorchids,... Read More
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Let Nature Work it Out (Shy Stud Colt)
April 01, 2007
I desperately need some advice about my new colt. He is a 2½-year-old Gypsy Cob named Geordie. He was raised in a herd, then separated as a yearling colt, and ran with a colt herd until I imported him to Australia. He is naturally gentle and not... Read More
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Maiden Mare
March 01, 2007
I have a maiden mare that has been bred twice. She bled both times. What would cause this? A tear?... Read More
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Reproduction Problems
March 01, 2007
Drug compounding, the ethics of treating cryptorchids, and sexually transmitted diseases were the hot topics discussed by equine practitioners at the Reproduction Forum.... Read More
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Smarty Jones Treated for Minor Seminal Blockage
February 24, 2007
Smarty Jones, starting his third season at stud, has been successfully treated for a minor temporary blockage in his reproductive tract and has returned to normal breeding activity. Dan Rosenberg, president of Robert Clay's Three Chimneys Farm... Read More
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Hormone and Drug Use in the Stallion
February 01, 2007
Many hormone and drug treatments could have a negative impact on the endocrine system, so it's best to avoid using them altogether in the breeding stallion. However, Sue M. McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB, of the University of Pennsylvania's School... Read More
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Reproductive Evaluation of the Stallion
February 01, 2007
When a veterinarian is considering a stallion's suitability as a breeding animal, the horse's history, current physical condition, and libido are just as important as his semen quality.... Read More
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New Developments in Stallion Nutrition
February 01, 2007
Name a part of your horse you'd like to enhance--anything from his coat or hooves to his stamina--and there's likely a supplement for it. Marketed alongside the products that improve joint function and breathing ability, there are supplements... Read More
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Acupuncture Use in the Treatment of Reproductive Disorders
February 01, 2007
Acupuncture can be used in conjunction with Western medicine prior to breeding to treat anestrus (period of sexual inactivity), excessive behavioral estrus, retained corpus luteum (an ovarian follicle after discharge of the egg that secretes... Read More
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Reproductive Field Surgery
February 01, 2007
Castration and Caslick's procedures generally come to mind at the mention of reproductive surgeries that can be performed in the field, but Dwayne Rodgerson, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, says there are plenty of othe... Read More
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Equine Viral Arteritis in 2006
February 01, 2007
Last year was marked by the re-emergence of equine viral arteritis (EVA) on a widespread scale in the United States, with evidence of infection confirmed in 10 states. The occurrence was significant in that it represented the first major incursion... Read More
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Overexcited Stallion
February 01, 2007
I have a stallion that "saucers" (exhibits glans penis enlargement) prior to mounting. Any suggestions?... Read More
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Keeping Stallions Focused
February 01, 2007
I'm a veterinary student from the United Kingdom and have been riding with a stud farm veterinarian in America going from place to place. I am trying to figure out the art of handling stallions for breeding. Can you please enlighten me on the... Read More
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Endometritis Diagnosis and Management
February 01, 2007
When a mare is bred by natural cover, the uterine lining, or endometrium, becomes inflamed. The stallion deposits semen in the uterus, as well as bacteria, bits of debris, and seminal fluid. The normally sterile uterus becomes irritated and... Read More
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From Breeding to Birth
February 01, 2007
Testing innovative techniques and brushing up on common procedures are the lifeblood of advancing any medical specialty, and the field of equine reproduction is no exception. Veterinarians are always looking for new ways to improve procedures they... Read More
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AQHA to Store Equine Viral Arteritis Vaccination Documentation
February 01, 2007
Owners, breeders, and veterinarians, all of whom have strong economic reasons to prevent and control equine viral arteritis (EVA), are getting some help from the American Quarter Horse Association. The Association will begin documenting... Read More
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Breeding Expertise
December 01, 2006
The annual conference of the Society for Theriogenology (SFT) was held Aug. 22-26 in St. Paul, Minn. Scientists and clinicians specializing in reproduction shared new research and updated views on many topics during the conference. Following are... Read More
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Horse Owners Urged to Use Strict Management to Prevent EVA
November 17, 2006
Texas equine producers, veterinarians and livestock health officials have become increasingly concerned about equine viral arteritis (EVA), which has been detected in New Mexico and Utah this year. A viral disease of horses, donkeys, and... Read More
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Stallion Subfertility and Infertility Conditions
November 01, 2006
Is your stud a dud? About one in 10 breeding stallions can't perform up to expectations due to subfertility or infertility. Causes for reduced breeding performance are many: Age, injury, genetics, management, or disease. Two are readily... Read More
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EVA Outbreak and Vaccine Shortage Affects Western U.S.
October 01, 2006
An outbreak of equine viral arteritis (EVA) resulted in quarantine restrictions in 18 states, with nine states reporting positive cases. A vaccine shortage is hampering efforts to control the outbreak. Although the virus has been limited to... Read More
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Shipping and Disease: EVA
September 01, 2006
One of the major problems with EVA is how easily it can be transferred from one horse to another. Of course there is the respiratory route, where nasal secretions spread the virus from horse to horse through a barn or training stable.... Read More
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EVA Outbreak Reported in New Mexico
September 01, 2006
On June 26, the Office International des Epizooties (OIE) Reference Laboratory for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA) at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture's Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center confirmed an EVA outbreak involving fetal... Read More
