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BREEDING

Oxytocin promotes placental expulsion
A study in Japan has found that oxytocin can help mares to expel the placenta after foaling.

Neonatal Isoerythrolysis
NI is caused by an incompatibility of blood types between a mare and her foal.

The risks of breeding horses for colour
The topic of coat colour and coat patterns is of great interest to horse breeders. Colour can substantially increase a horse's marketability.

Keeping your mare and newborn foal healthy
While the main event takes just a few minutes, there is plenty owners can do before, during, and after a mare has her foal to ensure that both come out healthy.

Review backs theory on sex selection in mammals
Can we manage factors that may influence whether mammals such as horses produce a male or female offspring?

Mares behaving badly
It is not uncommon for mares that are usually gentle or well behaved to suddenly act up at times.

Equine vets update stance on genetic defects
The AAEP says surgical correction of genetic defects for the purposes of concealment is unethical.

Managing lameness in pregnant mares
Does pregnancy make a horse more prone to lameness?

Equine embryo transfer: Is it a viable breeding option?
Horse owners with a mare that can't carry a foal to term need not give up on the idea of getting a foal from her.

Options for pregnancy testing a mare
Is my mare pregnant? It's a question any breeder will be asking themselves after their mare has been put to a stallion.

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DIGEST

Horse owner's liability

What if your horse escapes and causes damage? What if someone's dog or a speeding driver spooks your mount when out for a ride?

The economic reality of scarce and toxic horses

The coining of the phrase "Unwanted Horse" is a coup d'etat of language choice for those lobbying hardest to maintain a US export market for horsemeat.

BLOGS

A new eventing season .. hurrah
The eventing season is building momentum both here and in the Northern Hemisphere. I can hardly wait. There's nothing like a tragic accident to either a horse or rider to liven up a dull news day.

The problem with Boy Erasers
Geldoff lives with his companions on a property along a gravel road in rolling hill country. It's a lovely spot with nice views and has a great rural feel.

I'm a horse! How was I supposed to know?
I was quietly grazing my paddock the other day when Feed Woman approached. "Good morning, Geldoff," she said. "I was wondering about your blog." "Yes," I replied. "I did that last week. All done."

Counting the cost of equestrian sport
Recent media reports suggest that some (European) National Federations heading for the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky later this year are balking a bit at the cost of travel, and there is talk of cutbacks.

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